We are embracing the day with 11 wonderfully romantic memories from the Shields Gazette archives.
If you were collecting kisses for charity in 2007, serving up food with love at the Little Haven Hotel in 2009, or hosting an open day at a cat adoption centre in 2015, we have it all - and more.
9. Displayed with affection
Staff at Dicksons Middlefields - Kevin Shaw and Tum Hogg - were pictured alongside a heart display for Valentine’s Day in 2010. | Shields Gazette
10. A South Shields chapter from 2010
This Valentine's themed event in South Shields library was hosted by Pauline Martin back in February 2010. | sg
11. A focus on felines
Maria Harrison held a Valentine's open day at the Willows Cat Adoption Centre in 2015 and friendly feline Annabelle was keen to join in. | sg
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