'We flew 10,000km back to where we fell in love'

A couple from Hong Kong who met at Coventry University have returned to the city where they fell in love as they prepare to tie the knot.

Jamie Ho, 27, and Jason Ho, 30, who coincidentally share a surname, first encountered each other while playing for the university's badminton team in 2016, but it was not until three years later, during their final few months of their studies, that they got to know one another.

The pair have flown nearly 6,200 miles (10,000km) back to their university city and posed for engagement photographs, ahead of their big day in Hong Kong early next year.

Mr Ho said it was a "no brainer" to head back to Coventry as they had made so many memories there.

Ms Ho fondly remembered that they made their relationship official on their graduation day.

The couple used their visit to reunite with those who made their time at the university so special, including Ms Ho's lecturer, Richard Jones, course director for interior architecture and design.

Mr Jones said he was "honoured" that his former student had reached out and described the 27-year-old as someone who "always came out with creative ideas".

He added that he had asked Ms Ho if he needed to dress up for the reunion.

"She said no, so imagine my surprise when I turned up in everyday clothes and Jason and Jamie are dressed up for their forthcoming wedding in a white suit and a full wedding dress looking like models.

"But that's the creative, lovely Jamie I know."

Mr Jones said the the couple's relationship was a "genuine love story made in Coventry" and wished them "every happiness".

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