A CARING couple who fell for each other while nursing the elderly have delighted their patients by getting married.

Eleanor Gill and Jonathan Shippey both joined BUPA's Elmridge Nursing Home, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, as qualified nurses.

Romance blossomed, and now they have thrilled residents of the home by tying the knot at The Avenue Methodist Church, Linthorpe. They enjoyed a reception afterwards at The Highfield Hotel.

Home manager Helen Saunders said: "All the staff and residents wish Eleanor and Jonathan a happy and prosperous life and many happy working years together at the home."