French authorities say about 100 people were attempting to reach the UK on a makeshift boat

Two people have died while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said.

The incident occurred south of the beaches of Neufchâtel-Hardelot, when about 100 people were trying to get to the UK on a makeshift boat. French authorities said about 60 others attempting the crossing had been rescued.

Continue reading…

Retailers stock up on countdown gifts as Britain’s enthusiasm for (and spending on) spooky holiday grows

It is the stuff of nightmares if you think Christmas is too commercial: the Halloween Advent calendar is here.

In this version of advent the countdown spans 13 (unlucky for some) to 31 “nights of fright” and is meted out in everything from horror dolls to KPop Demon Hunter keyrings.

Continue reading…