1. In the 18th century “October” was a common name for a strong ale brewed in this month. 2. Anglo-Saxons called this month “Winterfylleth” (“fullness of winter”). JRR Tolkien’s hobbits turned this ...

The Gilbert & George exhibition opens at Hayward Gallery. © Gilbert & George. Courtesy the artists and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. ICE HOCKEY: We're ...

We are approaching the anniversary of the horrific events of October 7th , and the start of a devastating year-long war that has killed tens of thousands, and plunged millions into suffering. Our ...

For a long time, Rita Lifshitz would come back to Kibbutz Nir Oz every week, sit outside the house of her father-in-law, Oded, and have a drink. To raise a glass to the people who had gone. To ...

MOVE over February, October is now the month to fall in love – thanks to a viral TikTok trend. October 1st has started to trend on TikTok, with users on the social media platform adding a popular ...

The Full Moon in October 2025 will illuminate skies around the world on Monday, 6 October, peaking at 11:47 p.m. Eastern Time (03:47 UTC on 7 October). Known as the Harvest Supermoon, it will appear ...

Exciting things to do close to the capital in October 2025, all easily accessible in a day trip. Browse our Beyond London section for ideas for other day trips and weekends away. PUMPKIN PICKING: ...

October’s night sky is set to dazzle, featuring a radiant supermoon, the fiery Draconid meteor shower, and the sparkling Orionids. As the full moon reaches its largest and brightest on October 6, ...