There is plenty to keep children amused this October holiday, as CHARLOTTE CIVIL discovers

As Wootton Bassett today becomes the first town in more than a century to be granted Royal status, TINA EDISS offers a guide to some of the other places that proudly share the prefix

Adopted rescue dog Bingo leads BILL BRADSHAW and his wife on holiday to an idyllic West Country spot

Bring in 2012 with celebrations in Berkshire says JANE MEMMLER

Treat the kids with our great break offer says VICKY LISSAMAN

CHARLOTTE CIVIL tracks down the best Halloween events around the country that have a licence to chill

Survival expert, TV presenter and author RAY MEARS picks out some highlights from his new series beginning this week

Treat the kids to a fab week off in the UK says VICKY LISSAMAN

The 15th Falmouth Oyster Festival this month celebrates the start of the annual harvest, says BRIAN PEDLEY

Facelifted Blackpool Tower a soaring success says HILARY KIRBY