Join us as we send our heartfelt congratulations to Richie Blackmore, who married his long-time partner Candice in a ‘castle’ on the Hudson river recently. From the selection of pictures posted on the official Blackmore’s Night site, the celebrations took on a predictably medieval air, with mead flowing around the happy couple and much capering taking place on the dance floor. She looked a picture in a lovely white gown, while he was clad in some sort of gold-fringed jerkin.

Shots include the groom happily pointing to the sky after he'd spotted a ‘horseless flying carriage powered by devil juice’, and a guy and his merry maid trying to upstage proceedings by both coming dressed as 13th Century monarchs.

"Forsooth, thou lookest well hot, pet. I fear I hath spent in my britches..."

Reports are unclear as to whether former coves and eternal sparring partners Ian Gillan and David Coverdale were invited, but we’re pretty sure we can spot Old Cov flicking the vees from the ramparts of said castle as the guests below discuss whether or not the earth is flat...

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How ever he’s referred to – Former Jam Frontman, Style Council Worker or The Modfather – Paul Weller remains one of England’s most influential songwriters and he’s just announced a UK tour that’ll take place throughout November.

Dates include a three-night stint at Brixton Academy and the full listing is below.

6th - Crawley K2
8th - Southend Cliffs Pavilion
10th - Dublin RDS Arena
11th - Belfast Odyssey
13th - Aberdeen Press & Journal Arena
14th - Glasgow SECC
15th - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
17th - Liverpool Echo Arena
18th - Manchester Evening News Arena
20th - Cardiff International Arena
21st - Birmingham NEC
22nd - Nottingham Arena
24th, 25th & 26th - Brixton Academy

Tickets should be available from the usual places now.