Halloween is horrible fun

Hundreds of ghoulish events were held across Shropshire as people of all ages got into the "spirit" of Halloween.

While those who took part enjoyed getting dressed up in spooky costumes and many youngsters went around their neighbours' doors trick or treating, several charities also benefited from the fun and games as many of the events were used to raise cash and support for worthy causes.

Hundreds of children and parents enjoyed a spooky time when they gathered at Whittington Castle to take part in a Halloween event.

The castle yesterday hosted one of the largest Halloween events in Shropshire. All sorts of ghosts and ghouls emerged as dozens of families came to the old castle ruins.

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Staff from Nutcrackers Hair and Beauty Salon, Oakengates, are raising money for Breast Cancer Campaign. In front are Kirsty Williams, left, and Jodiann Downes, who are also doing a 10,000ft skydive.

Staff from First Choice in Wellington - Carmel Jones, manager Sarah Myatt, Amanda Wightman and Angela Young.

Telesales operatives Laura Conway, left, and Chelsa Yates, from Geko Direct Ltd.

Tilly Thompson, Paige Dolphin, Georgia Welfare, Sofia Bongiovi, Lisa Allen, Lily Jukes, Emily Watton and Elizabeth O'Conner at Telford Shopping Centre.

Ben Clifton, Becky Malysz, and Charlie Broomhall, at their nursery near Cleobury Mortimer.

Asda held a Halloween fancy dress competition. Top, from left, Asda staff Vicky Patterson, competition winner Jack Warren, and Asda staff Sena Wooldridge with, bottom, competition winners Maya Kirby, Spud Kirby, and Paige Warren.

Bethany Sullivan, David Mauri, and Finley Wood, at Whitchurch Leisure Centre.

Josie and Ollie Wells at Maws Craft Centre in Jackfield.

Telesales staff from Geko Direct Ltd in Telford.

Creepy goings on at Whittington Castle.