Fast dates and slow agony at the casino speed dating night

A pre-Valentine’s last chance saloon

Dear members — happy Valentine’s Day. We hope you have an evening of romance ahead of you. If not, don’t worry, we have the perfect reminder as to why staying single is sometimes for the best: Jack’s account of a recent speed dating night.

But before that, we have our usual news roundup, covering the latest in the Oldham Coliseum saga, the questions swirling around millionaire Steven Bartlett and an update on the occupation of University of Manchester buildings by student rent strikers. Enjoy.