HALLOWEEN is just around the corner and, like Bonfire Night and Christmas, people are beginning to wonder what impact Covid-19 will have on our seasonal events and traditions.

In the latest blow for families in Warrington, trick or treating has effectively been 'banned' in the area due to tightened coronavirus restrictions.

This is because in local lockdown areas, different households cannot mix and this applies to families knocking on doors and coming into contact with other people to accept sweets on Halloween night.

The Department for Health and Social Care has said that trick or treating would therefore break the rules and fines of up to £200 would apply.

The Prime Minister's deputy spokesman said: "The Rule of Six is clear, it includes children. We are asking people not to meet in groups of six or more.

"In local lockdown areas, we have been very clear that households should not mix. In other areas not in lockdown the rule of six applies.

In England, outside lockdown areas, one parent could take up to four children out – so long as no more than one person answers the door.