A local grower has secured a fifth global giant pumpkin title. Images display giant pumpkins vying for heavyweight glory as the season gets underway. A teacher of plants is among those battling for giant pumpkin glory. A new patch 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 recommend houseplants as a more durable Halloween alternative. A toddler tragically died after a car strike in a pumpkin patch car park.