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Derry's Halloween festival returns this weekend for its 40th anniversary. From humble beginnings as an idea by a group of locals, Europe's biggest festival of ghouls and ghosts is now expected to attract 120,000 people.

The nomadic way of life of Irish Travellers in Northern Ireland is “at risk”, as pressure grows to move into “bricks and mortar” housing. The Craigavon Travellers Support Committee says sites have “reduced drastically” over 20 years.

Some motorists are angry after they said their cars developed problems after refuelling at an Asda petrol station in Coleraine. Asda has apologised for any inconvenience and removed some pumps from service at the site in question while an investigation is carried out.

We may need photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, to prove our age when using social media from next spring. That's among communications regulator Ofcom’s recommendations as the UK government prepares to introduce a ban for under 16s.

Callan Lanigan has autism, ADHD and behavioural issues. At 18, he’s been deemed ineligible for adult support because his IQ is too high. His mother, Cherrise, says he’s been abandoned. Northern Ireland’s Independent Autism Reviewer has called our system “indefensible”.

A woman with multiple sclerosis says she is living with “horrific pain” after being unable to access Nabilone, a drug she has relied on for 17 of the 18 years since her diagnosis. Jill Kenning says it has been vital in managing her pain.

Finance Minister John O’Dowd wants to fund a £100 cost of living payment in Northern Ireland, costing just under £90m. But without an agreed executive budget, Stormont cannot access the funds. Our economics and business editor, John Campbell, explains today’s announcement.

The cost of living payment announced by Chancellor John Healey cannot be delivered in Northern Ireland until Stormont agrees a budget, Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant has warned. NI will receive an extra £270m for public services, including £130m available this year.

Showers today come have some lightning. Here's @barrabest with your forecast:

Store Boelo hits this weekend. Here's @barrabest with your forecast:

For #BookWeekNI (19th-25th October), Chris Page and Sara Girvin talk about their favourite books and how important it is to carve out time for books. Find out more at bbc.in/4dWGWi4

Weather warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c83v…

Lots of rain will move east tonight, but will it clear tomorrow? Here's @barrabest with your forecast:

Fact or fiction, which do you prefer? For #BookWeekNI (19th-25th October), Mark Simpson tells us what he looks for in a book. Find out more at bbc.in/47uVjqh

Many young people in Northern Ireland are non-verbal and can't speak but that does not mean they don't have a voice. That's the message behind a song written by pupils from a Belfast special school.

The secretary of state Sir Chris Bryant has spent the day meeting executive parties again to try and resolve the budget deadlock. After their meeting, the DUP expressed optimism that progress remains possible, but Sinn Féin says the government's offer still falls short.

To mark #BookWeekNI (19th-25th October), Marie-Louise Connolly shares with us her love of reading. How important is reading for you? Find out more at bbc.in/4dUgNjP

Wednesday's rain eventually cleared east, but will it be drier on Thursday? Here's @barrabest with your forecast:

As our celebrations of Book Week continue, we turn to a new publication that is hot off the press. A group of primary school pupils have come together to turn their ideas about feelings and emotions into a book designed to help young people understand their mental health.

It was a special day in Londonderry as one of the city's best known Translink bus drivers celebrated his retirement after 50 years behind the wheel. As a young man, Noel Christy, followed a family tradition as his father also worked for half a century in public transport.