Happy Guy Fawkes Day

5. November 2009 | 15:00

Swine flu blog: Guy Fawkes - the swine flu connection

Deputy editor Alan Cleaver reports daily on the impact of swine flu in West Cumbria, with a particular slant on how the media and the public are reacting to the worsening crisis. (News Source: Whitehaven News - 10:02:57)

TOP RYDE

is buzzing this week with the anticipated opening of the new Top Ryde City shopping centre tomorrow morning and the official opening yesterday of the new Ryde Public School building opposite the centre in Pope and Tucker Streets. (News Source: Weekly Times - 05:33:53)

Happy Halloween!

Although in Romania is mainly celebrated by young people and expats, Halloween is one of the funniest and best-sold celebrations in the world. In Romania, on November 1, only Catholics celebrate the All Souls Day, while Orthodox believers have it three we (News Source: Nine O’Clock - 20:07:40)

Lest we forget: free speech is more than a load of poppycock

They started wearing the poppy on the BBC last week, midway through October, nearly a month before Armistice Day. They also ambushed the British National Party leader Nick Griffin. Related Stories Partnership approach can ease Royal Mail problems Why Jonathan Ross is only a part of the wider picture Why parents are happier than the smug childfrees Girls just wanna have fun - Katy Perry and … (News Source: Belfast Telegraph - 11:34:18)

Gather ye ghouls and goblins for Halloween

Dust off your witch’s hat and grab the nearest pitchfork - it’s time to celebrate all things ghoulish. (News Source: Stuff - 16:55:58)

All Hallow’s Eve - A history lesson

All Hallow’s Eve is a very old holiday combining the traditions of the Celts, Romans, Catholics and Protestants. Since Hallowe’en was part of a feast that celebrated the harvest, food was very important. (News Source: Niagara This Week - 20:21:32)

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