Halloween8 hrs ago'Summer drought made our pumpkins smaller'Farmer Gillian Kerton says it has still been a "really great season" despite the smaller pumpkins.8 hrs ago16 hrs agoParents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costsOne mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.16 hrs ago2 days agoSpook-tacular Derry Halloween festival turns 40Derry's annual Halloween festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, gets under way on Wednesday.2 days ago2 days agoFour monsters deflated due to windy weatherInflatable monsters installed as part of a Halloween trail are temporarily removed due to the weather.2 days ago3 days agoWatch: Animals enjoy spooktacular Halloween treatsZookeepers use pumpkins to try to find creative ways to encourage the animals' natural instincts. 3 days ago3 days agoFree things to do in the North West this half-termFrom Halloween trails to crafting and swimming, a lot of free activities are on offer this half-term.3 days ago3 days agoHalloween warning to black cat owners from charityAround a third of cats at the Ferndown Centre are black or black and white, compared with half at other Cats Protection centres.3 days ago4 days agoHow families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending growsFamilies are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.4 days ago4 days agoThe Californian whose pumpkin patch dream took root in FifeAmerican Cameron Laird introduced pumpkin-picking to her husband John's farm 28 years ago.4 days ago...
