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Photo Gallery: Giant inflatable monsters unveiled in Manchester
Halloween looks a little different this year, what with the Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions putting a stop to Halloween hi-jinx, but you can still get your spooky fix if you head into Manchester city centre.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: The Origins of Halloween
I prefer Halloween to Christmas.
Read the full story..Review: The Monster Halloween Ball, Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool
There is very little not to like about a three-year-old dressed as a witch doing the Time Warp.
Read the full story..No tricks, just a treat this Halloween with Wing Yip
In a new series, Wing Yip, the Oriental grocery store, shares its expertise with yummy, easy-to-make recipes. As the scariest day of the year creeps closer, it’s time to bake something spooktacular for everyone to enjoy this Halloween.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Halloweekend & Filthy Luker art installation, Manchester
Northern Soul photographer Drew Wilby heads to Manchester city centre to celebrate the spookiest time of year.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: The Magic of the Elder Tree
A few weeks ago I bought a copy of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Something Wicked This Way Comes
The notion of witches has always fascinated me. It began in childhood when I read books about witches such as Meg and Mog.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
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