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Newest firstLaunceston announces return of Cornwall Festival of Ghost Stories
Launceston’s Cornwall Festival of Ghost Stories will return from 19 to 21 November, opening with a town ghost walk. The Tarosvan programme includes author talks, book signings and storytelling, alongside a ghost hunt led by paranormal investigators at the White Hart Hotel. Find out more at Cornish & Devon Post opens in a new tab.
Boyne Valley launches five-week Halloween programme
Meath and South Louth have launched a five-week Home of Halloween programme bringing together four flagship festivals and hundreds of events until 8 November. Highlights include Drogheda’s Lú Festival of Light, Spirits of Meath, Púca Festival and Kells’ Samhain Festival of Food and Culture. Find out more at Ireland Live: Louth Live opens in a new tab.
Wigan hosts free Halloween pumpkin party
Wigan’s Lamberhead Green Social Club will host a free Festive Pumpkins Party Fest in Pemberton from 1pm to 4pm on 31 October. Families can try pumpkin carving, scary make-up, witches’ hair styling and games, with support from Greenmount Projects and Tyler Lee CIC. Find out more at Wigan Today opens in a new tab.
Portchester Castle memorial plaque stolen days after unveiling
Portchester Castle’s new plaque commemorating more than 2,000 African-Caribbean prisoners held there in 1796 has been stolen days after its unveiling. English Heritage reported the removal to police, while descendants condemned the theft and nearby racist vandalism as an attempt to erase overlooked history. Find out more at The Guardian opens in a new tab.
