Halloween: How are you celebrating

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information over fears there may be a Halloween themed illegal rave being planned for this evening somewhere in the county.

Earlier this year, thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to Twyford Woods near Grantham after an illegal rave was held.

Tonight police are asking for landowners to watch out for any suspicious activity.

Here are some facts you may not know about the humble pumpkin:

• The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for 'large melon which is 'pepon'
• The Irish took the tradition of pumpkin carving to America
• Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites.
• The tradition of pumpkin carving started with turnips
• Pumpkins are 90 percent water.
• Each pumpkin has about 500 seeds
• There are over 45 different varieties of pumpkins
• Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A.
• The word "pumpkin" showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella.
• The world's largest pumpkin was more than five feet in diameter and weighed over 1,800 pounds