Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.

Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

Jack and Paul were 12 and 9 when their father killed them during a contact visit despite concerns.

Ulster University has also revealed the multi-million pound dome would have cost a further £1m to run each year.

Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, who defected to Plaid Cymru, says she is "not surprised" by new allegations.