Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!

It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.

In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.

From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.

Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.

Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.

One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...