Spreading a little love in Cheddar

Love is in the air in Cheddar, Somerset, as a five-metre high heart shines brightly at Batts Combe quarry.

The giant red heart, which has been illuminated at night over the past few days to mark Valentine’s Day, is visible for many miles and has been warmly received by local people. 

Unit manager Simon Parkes said: “We are well known for our star at Christmas time and last year we also acknowledged Remembrance Day with a giant illuminated poppy.

“We are aware that local people enjoy seeing the lights and, as we have the framework in place, we thought it would be fun to mark Valentine’s Day in a similar way.”