Local police are in talks with the town's seven bonfire societies following internet forum activity threatening violence and rioting at the traditional 5 November displays. "Cancellation is one of the options we are considering," said local police chief.

Whether it's Greek's national finances or personal credit card debt, many are experiencing the worst money worries they have had in years. But financial experts are warning that, for the current teenage generation, this will only get worse. "Parents can save less to give to their children, and school leavers are earning less, so it's not rocket science to work out that this problem is going to get worse" (Robin Penny, Finance Management for the Future Ltd)

New research suggesting that Scotland should adopt a more English diet to save lives, has been criticised by Obesity Kills UK. "The English diet, while it does contain more fruit and vegetables than the Scottish, should not be held up as an example of great healthy living," said Fatima Vanes, Founder of OK UK. "A mediterranean or Japanese diet is better."

Local leaders are calling for Halloween behaviour to be curbed. A wave of compaints were received by police after property was vandalised on Monday evening. Many people also reported that they had been subjected to offensive language. At one school near Lewes however, teachers have themselves led "trick or treating" expeditions, with all proceeds then donated to a local children's hospital.

Oprah Winfrey has spoken out on the way celebrities are treated in the press. "These people need help, not hounding," she said. "More and more celebrities will go the way of Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse unless we can find a way to intervene positively in their lives." Oprah is launching her own rehabilitation and psychotherapy clinic. Her comments have been welcomed by Lindsay Lohan's family.