A local grower has secured a fifth world giant pumpkin title. Images display giant pumpkins competing for heavyweight glory as the season begins. A teacher of plants is one many battling for giant pumpkin glory. A farm park has opened pumpkin patch this week. A local festival is showing off a giant pumpkin that might produce many pies. A historic hall is hosting a great pumpkin party during half-term. Experts suggest houseplants as a more durable Halloween alternative. A toddler tragically died after a car strike in a pumpkin patch car park.