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Halloween 2016

On the 31 October each year, Halloween (also known as All Hallows' Eve) is a time for pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, dressing up and trick or treating! Most likely originating from European harvest festivals and festivals of the dead, it is celebrated by children and adults around the world.

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Kate Middleton's parents selling killer clown costumes online aimed at kids as young as FOUR

Party Pieces, the company owned by Michael and Carole Middleton, has five different clown outfits for sale as the terrifying craze sweeps the country

Jemima Khan 'groped by Donald Trump' in controversial Halloween costume at star-studded Unicef Ball

The star went all out this year for the annual bash, and joined the likes of Amber Le Bon, Princess Beatrice and more

Poundland removes thousands of Halloween wigs from shelves amid fire risk fears

The high street store is also urging customers to return the Fright Nite wigs in exchange for a full refund

Lidl set to launch biggest budget Halloween range ever today - with prices from £1.49

Prep for Halloween even if you're on a budget with the supermarket chain's affordable collection that hits stores this week

Kate Middleton's parents slammed for selling 'inappropriate' kids' Halloween costumes online including ROADKILL

Michael and Carole Middleton alongside a child's halloween outfit from their store
Party Pieces, the company owned by Michael and Carole Middleton, sells a costume made to look like a dead pet with a tyre mark across its body
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Outrage as Amazon sells range of 'sexy' Halloween costumes for children as young as FOUR

The range of outfits - including a French Maid and sexy schoolgirl - have sparked a furious backlash from child safety campaigners

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Terrified teenage girl feared for her life as she was chased by creepy clown prankster

Megan Bell, a 17-year-old student with a "life-long fear of clowns", said she was walking home at around 8pm on Tuesday when she was confronted by a male in a costume and mask

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Teenage 'creepy clown' arrested 'carrying blade' as police hunt pranksters terrorising children

Children have been left terrified by the alleged incidents which involve individuals chasing passersby dressed in clown outfits

Aldi launch budget Halloween costume and decoration range this week - and prices start from 89p

The limited 'special buys' range will go on sale from 6 October

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How to throw a devilishly good Halloween party on a budget- from fun decorations to freaky food ideas

Check out our list of Halloween party essentials you'll most definitely need to make your bash a success without murdering your bank balance

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Terrifyingly good Halloween costumes ideas for the whole family from £4

From the devilishly good to the downright petrifying - we share the best value Halloween costumes available on the high street and online

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Is this £383 VAGINA mask the creepiest Halloween costume you've ever seen?

The handmade silicone creation ships worldwide and has been described as "beautifully crafted" by buyers – but it'll set you back hundreds of pounds

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Best Halloween songs to make spooky party playlists for kids and adults this October 31

Make Halloween 2016 the spookiest yet with party music that'll be as scary as your fancy dress outfit

Disney said Wednesday it would no longer sell the boy's costume for a Polynesian character that some Pacific Islanders have compared to blackface. The getup features full-body tattoo art adorning Maui, a lead character in the upcoming animated movie

Disney pulls children's Moana costume from online shop over racism complaints

The children's costume of a character called Maui was met with outrage because it featured a full-body suit with brown skin and traditional tattoos

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Halloween recipes and ideas including easy to make cakes, cookies and treats in blood

Struggling for ideas on Halloween recipes? We have loads of suggestions and some are really easy!

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What is the history behind Halloween? 10 terrifying facts and legends that will scare the wits out of you

It's the most frightening time of the year, so make sure you're poised for screams and shocks with these great spooks

DIY Halloween costume ideas you can magic up for free

Half the fun of Halloween is the creativity, so why splurge on an identikit one when you can make one for free? Thrifty mum Jen Gale reveals some of the best ideas

Edward Scissorhands, Elsa and Toothless pumpkins

Best Halloween pumpkin carving ideas to try - from Darth Vader to Edward Scissorhands

If you don't want to do a generic scary face and are in need of some fresh inspiration, try these creative templates

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Want to get the most Halloween sweets? These are the best and worst places to trick or treat

Want to get the most sweets at the least risk for your little ones this Halloween? Here are the best (and worst) places to go Trick or Treating

Scary Halloween make-up ideas: Zip face, Freddy Krueger and more terrifying transformations you'll want to try in 2016

If you're a make-up enthusiast, ambitious Halloween reveller or seasoned trick-or-treater, this US-based make-up artist's looks will inspire you

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