6 h. ago Shorter summer break could ease school fatigue for pupils and teachers – expert

Paper recommends four-term year with two-week break in October because current system does not ‘serve modern society’

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23 h. ago Côte Brasserie launches kids eat free offer for October half term

The offer runs for breakfast, lunch and dinner

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48 h. ago £25 a night holiday park with a heated indoor pool an hour from Manchester is ideal for October half term

It's ideal for a family break over the school holidays

Economics

50 h. ago Spain issues warnings as winds of up to 90km/h set to batter the country

The windy weather coincides with October half term when many Brits jet off to Spain for a holiday

Events

3 d. ago October half term free and cheap things to do including Halloween events

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the best activities to keep kids occupied this half term

Politics

6 d. ago 25 things to do with kids in Manchester this October half term and Halloween 2025

There's lots of spooky fun for families over the school break

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7 d. ago Manchester Airport issues warning to passengers ahead of October half term

Passengers should check with their airline before they fly

Events

7 d. ago Revealed: Full list of new travel rules in place ahead of October half term holidays

The October half-term holidays are fast approaching, meaning many of us will be desperately seeking some winter sun before the festive season kicks off.

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8 d. ago Free family fun things to do at the RAF Museum London this October half term

Free family fun things to do at the RAF Museum London this October half term  Times Series

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9 d. ago Full list of new travel rules for Brits heading to Europe for October half term

If you're lucky enough to be jetting or training away this October half term, then there are a number of new travel rules in place that you'll need to know before you do

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1 week ago Beach island has glorious 27C October heat making it perfect for half term

If you fancy escaping the wind, rain and gloomy mornings this half term there’s a beautiful, Mediterranean island lined with stunning beaches where the sun is still shining

Society

2 w. ago Jack the Ripper copycat who murdered two women after stalking the streets of Whitechapel dies in prison aged 64

Derek Brown was jailed for a minimum term of 30 years on October 6 2008 after he was found guilty of murdering DVD seller Xiao Mei Guo, 29, and prostitute Bonnie Barrett, 24.

Events

2 w. ago Jack the Ripper copycat who stalked same streets as notorious serial killer dies in jail as victims’ remains never found

A JACK the Ripper copycat who stalked the same streets as the serial killer has died in jail. Derek Brown has died at the age of 64 after being taken to hospital. Brown was sentenced to a minimum term of 30 years on October 6 2008 after he was found guilty of murdering DVD seller...

Events

2 w. ago UK bans six food items from EU flights from today with £5,000 fine

The UKHSA has issued a stern warning to holidaymakers returning this October half term, with officials threatening to impose hefty £5,000 fines for bringing everyday items back through customs

Economics

3 w. ago Mum warns parents after Halloween activity with 2 kids cost her SEVENTY pounds, saying she’d need a bank loan to return

A MUM has issued a warning to other parents after spending more than £70 taking her two kids pumpkin picking. The activity - which involves children choosing pumpkins to take home from a field of options - is a popular choice around Halloween, and during the October half term. But when mum-of-two Emma decided to...

Events

3 w. ago AD FEATURE: 7 frightfully fun things to do with the family in Manchester this October half term

There’s plenty to keep kids - and adults - entertained over the holidays, whatever the weather

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3 w. ago Step into the roaring twenties at London Transport Museum this October half term

Step into the roaring twenties at London Transport Museum this October half term  London Post

Sport

3 w. ago Revealed: The most hellish driving routes to avoid if you are on a journey with children

As many as 72 per cent of parents will be embarking on a car journey with their kids in the October half term or at Christmas. Pictured: File photo of summer holiday traffic

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