The Met Office has weather warnings in place for Storm Darragh as forecasts show Storm Force predicted from Friday and across the weekend.

For many of us, Bonfire Night means watching fireworks, lighting sparklers and toasting marshmallows. For others it’s about keeping our pets calm or hoping the kids don’t wake up to a bang!

Making the most of your pumpkins, even after the Halloween celebrations are over, can be good for both the planet and your pocket by helping to reduce food waste.

If you are celebrating this week, however you are enjoying the season, make sure you, and your friends and family, stay safe.

Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night are just around the corner, and if you celebrate, they are a great opportunity for communities to come together whether that’s for trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins or just simply to dress up.

Residents in the three EVOLVE Wirral areas joined representatives from the council, Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and other partners in taking part in Environmental Action Days.

Have you got a real Christmas tree and are unsure what to do with it now the festivities are over? Check out our tips.