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Popping in for a pint of fresh blood? A vampire visits Costcutters in Manor House on the weekend. more ›

• A Sutton man was beaten to death on Hallowe'en after challenging someone who had stolen his girlfriend's fancy dress hat.
• London's probation service has been put on trial and found guilty.
• Unusual effects of the recession #69: sales of posh knickers are up.

Union Chapel is a creepy sort of place especially when there are zombies stumbling around in candlelight and casting shadows cross the smoke machine fog. It's a terrific venue for movies too. As part of the Jameson Cult Film Club's Chills in the Chapel series, last night's screening of Colin - London's own micro-budget zombie flick - played to a full house with the film's maker Marc Price and Colin star Alastair Kirton on hand to speak and mingle. Next in the film club line up is the horror classic Halloween, which is sold out. But tix are still available for Spinal Tap in early December at Clapham Grand. more ›

Marylebone dwellers, best lock your doors and switch off the lights this Saturday: seems a ruthless gang of trick-or-treaters are using the seasonal excuse to don masks and demand prezzies as a license to commit ill. A group of eight youths entered the Union Cafe on Marylebone Lane this week, abusing customers and staff and attempting to pinch diners' mobile phones, according to management. The small army of under-10s were chased outside, where it became apparent that they were merely the acolytes of a coterie of teenaged overseers. According to a local landlord, it's a common problem in the area at Halloween: they descend en masse with their masks and costumes, take whatever they can get their paws on, and "don't take no for an answer". more ›

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Tickets are still available for a special 'screaming' tonight at the atmospheric Union Chapel, Islington. The Jameson Cult Film Club are midway through 4 Halloween themed film presentations and it's Colin, this evening, the micro-budget zombie flick. Doors from 6.30pm for a "terrifyingly interactive experience" followed by the movie at 7.45pm. It is part of a drinks promo so you do have to go online here for tickets. Sadly, the timely screening of "Halloween" on Halloween is now sold out. more ›

Not satisfied with other things on offer this Halloween? Looking for something a little dark, a little immersive, a little (or a lot) funny? Then we would like to introduce you to The Avernus Institute. more ›

Friday: Show solidarity at the vigil against all hate crime tonight between 8-10pm, Trafalgar Square. There will be a 2 minute silence, special guests and the Gay Men's Chorus. Check out the facebook page for more and expect a big crowd. No banners please but you are welcome to take a non-drip candle. more ›

If you were frightened of clowns as a child then you probably shouldn’t go down to the Peacock Theatre at the moment, where Cirkus Cirkör have brought their unique Scandinavian blend of dance, physical theatre, pop-philosophy, music and circus tricks to life. A heavy aspect of death also prevails, in a performance which is woven together by a metaphor of risk taking and questioning what it means to be alive. more ›

On Thursday is a night dedicated to ghostly fiction called Spectres at the Feast. Spectres will appear all over the upstairs room of Dirty Dick's, 7pm-10pm, on Bishopsgate, near Liverpool Street, to tell ghost stories, from MR James to new spooky stories. This one is free, and there's a ghostly quiz to win books and other reading delights. Don't know what to do with yourself before the sun sets on Saturday 31st itself? To celebrate the Mumchance & Guise (plain old dressing up and causing trouble to you) exhibition at Cecil Sharp House in Camden there will be a procession from Primrose Hill. They will process to Cecil Sharp House where a series of musicians in disguise will perform, all for free. Meet in your own disguise at 4.15pm at the top of Primrose Hill. more ›

You are invited to a secret party in the old abattoir by horror author Helen Mayer. You are called to the door. You are led into the dark. And you are kept there for the rest of the evening. more ›

In recent years there's been a definite surge in crafting in London. The Make Lounge filled the void for short workshops in contemporary crafts with an indie twist and was swiftly followed by the Papered Parlour and others. Whether it's cupcake decorating or crocheted arigumi classes you're after, it’s available. more ›

London is alleged to be the most haunted city in the world and where Mexico celebrates El Día de los Muertos and China has its own ghost festival, we in London know little of our haunted heritage. Organised by ghost hunters London Paranormal to coincide with Halloween, the London Ghost Festival rights this wrong with ghost vigils, storytelling, candlelit walks and more. more ›

The annual spook-fest of Halloween is looming and there is, as ever, a pressure to be doing something for the occasion, if only to avoid children knocking on your door for treats (and the alternative 'tricks' they may be offering are even less desirable...). To save you from hiding behind the sofa with the lights off all night, here are a few things we've spotted for Halloween - if you have any other suggestions, do add them to the comments below. more ›

Back at our Museum of the Month, there's a six month series of performances, lectures and interviews in aid of the lovely Fan Museum. more ›

Unfortunately there were no screaming teenage hoodies being tortured into becoming nice to each other, but there was a torso lying on the table with blood and guts streaming out and guests were greeted at the door by a zombie doctor and a killer skeleton. Halloween horror at its best. Nice. more ›

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After dark, the burial ground stretched into frozen oblivion and our own inky explorations consisted largely of posing with masks behind gravestones and wondering if that big monument up there really was a bath. But then we'd been let loose on the punch and hadn't had any dinner. more ›

Friday: Halloween is an occasion for overpriced costume parties, but there is a very intriguing alternative: the Haunted Park Walk in the Kyoto garden, Holland Park. This will be a recreation of a Kaidan gathering, in which players blow out 100 candles one by one as they share ghost stories. And the Japanese conquest of all things creepy continues apace. Book immediately. more ›

It's Barbican Late. Really late! Take advantage of post work hours opening and check out the Robert Capa war photography exhibition, free music in the foyer and lounges and interact with the huge, new sculpture in the Curve until 10pm. But that's not all. DJ Justin Spear takes over at 10pm with an eclectic post-concert soundtrack and there's a pre-Halloween Late Nighter film at 10.45pm: The Man Who Laughs (12A) with live accompaniment by DJ Nacho Martin with the ground floor foyer open till 1am. more ›

Three further frighteners for you in case our previous shipload of Halloween fun wasn't enough or to your liking. more ›

Strange things are definitely afoot this week and sightings of fragments of an ancient magic carpet appearing Underground had us temporarily intrigued and reaching for the Fortean Times... but never fear, commuter sceptics, tis just a new tube map cover from artist Pae White who's used the colours of Harry Beck's original map to weave together a mythical mystical carpet that we can all imagine ferrying us home next time our line comes to a congested halt. more ›

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If you missed out on Halloween fancy dress or just want an excuse to get decked out in Victorian garb, then White Mischief offers the perfect opportunity. White Mischief is a night of cabaret, vaudeville, and live music that encourages audience participation and dressing up. The event will be taking over Scala in Kings Cross this Saturday from 8pm until the wee hours. This show's theme is 'From The Earth To The Moon' and... more ›

Londonist got the big scoop of the week with what may be the first images of notorious street artist Banksy in action. They also got on a runaway train without an operator provoking a response from the transport authorities. Elsewhere, London's answer to Central Station is about to open for business, and Londonist got a sneak preview. Meanwhile, spooky goings-on beneath London Bridge, where a cache of skeletons provided an apt story for Hallowe'en.... more ›

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It's been reported that Prince Harry was interviewed by police after two rare hen harriers, a legally protected species of bird, were shot in flight at Sandringham. The prince and a friend were the only people known shooting on the estate at the time, yet have denied any involvement whatsoever. more ›

Remember remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot... We know that today is Halloween and Bonfire Night is not until next week, but the truth is, most of the fireworks displays in London will happen before the big day. We've already told you about the display on Clapham Common and we wouldn't want you to miss out on the rest of... more ›