HALLOWEEN celebrations looked a little different this year because of coronavirus restrictions – but that didn't stop the frightful fun happening.

People across the borough found creative ways to celebrate the spooky season, with themed photoshoots, crazy costumes, and dressed up pets.

Here's a selection of photos showing how you celebrated Halloween in 2020.

Community answers

What did you do for Halloween 2020?

"Send us your photos, alongside the names and ages of anyone pictured, for the chance to appear in our online gallery and in Monday's paper."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Georgia Fletcher

What is your response?Elsie 11 months loved being a witch at home! Even kept her hat on!

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The Bolton News: Elsie 11 monthsElsie 11 months

From Sonia Stock

What is your response?

Your pictures

The Bolton News: Arabella aged 2 with her pumpkinsArabella aged 2 with her pumpkins

From Andrew Smith

What is your response?Wynter, eight months, and Talia, six, ready to go pumpkin picking at Smithills Farm

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The Bolton News: Wynter, eight months, and Talia, six,Wynter, eight months, and Talia, six,

From Lucy Derbyshire

What is your response?Ghost buster and ghost, Leo aged 3 and baby sister Lottie, one

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The Bolton News: Leo aged 3 and baby sister Lottie, oneLeo aged 3 and baby sister Lottie, one

From Stacey Taylor

What is your response?Taylor's theater academy juniors dressed up for the season

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The Bolton News: Taylor's theater academy juniorsTaylor's theater academy juniors

From Christina-jayne Gordon

What is your response?My little devil Annie Mae age 6 and my Dracula Trent Joseph 8 months

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The Bolton News: Annie Mae age 6 and Trent Joseph 8 monthsAnnie Mae age 6 and Trent Joseph 8 months

From Stacie Leece

What is your response?Sophey Leece, aged six, with her Halloween decorations

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The Bolton News: Sophey Leece, aged six,Sophey Leece, aged six,

From Rebecca Louise Russell

What is your response?Clark, aged two

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The Bolton News: Clark, aged twoClark, aged two

From Hayley Morris

What is your response?Isla Grace, aged two

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The Bolton News: Isla GraceIsla Grace

From Leanne Cleary

What is your response?Buddy, aged two, dressed up in spooky costumes by his groomer Ceri, from Vanity Fur

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The Bolton News: Buddy, aged two,Buddy, aged two,

From Chelsea Stringfellow

What is your response?Tobey Wood, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday

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The Bolton News: Tobey Wood, oneTobey Wood, one

From Rebecca Louise

What is your response?

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The Bolton News: Theo Haslam, ten monthsTheo Haslam, ten months

From Rachael Aldred

What is your response?Alfie 9 and Harry 7 from smithills dressed as zombie super Mario and Luigi.

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The Bolton News: Alfie and Harry aldred from smithills dressed as zombie Mario and Luigi.Alfie and Harry aldred from smithills dressed as zombie Mario and Luigi.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Lennon first halloween

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The Bolton News: LennonLennon

From Dawn Liderth

What is your response?Seattle, Tj and Ella went to their dance classes dressed as their favourite spooks!

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The Bolton News: Seattle dressed as Maleficent and Aurora for Halloween DanceSeattle dressed as Maleficent and Aurora for Halloween Dance
The Bolton News: TJ dressed as a carved out pumpkin for Halloween danceTJ dressed as a carved out pumpkin for Halloween dance
The Bolton News: Ella Dressed as Harley Quinn for Halloween danceElla Dressed as Harley Quinn for Halloween dance

From Lisa Schofield

What is your response?Susie the cocker spaniel, aged 18 months

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The Bolton News: Halloween puppyHalloween puppy

From Community contributor

What is your response?Happy Halloween

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The Bolton News: Olivia Doherty age 3Mia Storey age 7Joey Storey age 2Olivia Doherty age 3Mia Storey age 7Joey Storey age 2
The Bolton News: Olivia Doherty age 3Mia Storey age 7Olivia Doherty age 3Mia Storey age 7

From Sean Davies

What is your response?Olivia Davies aged 4 Evie-Mae aged 2

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The Bolton News: Cutest witchCutest witch
The Bolton News: Olivia with our lanternsOlivia with our lanterns
The Bolton News: Olivia with our pumpkinsOlivia with our pumpkins

From Jessica Critchley

What is your response?Olivia Davies aged 4 Evie-Mae Davies aged 2

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The Bolton News: Happy HalloweenHappy Halloween

From Rachael Czaja

What is your response?We have been pumpkin carving and carried out a trick or treat hunt around the house

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The Bolton News: Gracie (age 2) and Alex (age 1) making spooky Halloween DecorationsGracie (age 2) and Alex (age 1) making spooky Halloween Decorations
The Bolton News: Gracie (age 2) and Alex (age 1) making spooky Halloween Decorations and Pumpkin CarvingGracie (age 2) and Alex (age 1) making spooky Halloween Decorations and Pumpkin Carving
The Bolton News: Alex Czaja age 1 having lots of fun Pumpkin CarvingAlex Czaja age 1 having lots of fun Pumpkin Carving
The Bolton News: Gracie Czaja age 2 helped her daddy carve this pumpkinGracie Czaja age 2 helped her daddy carve this pumpkin

From Lidia Bell

What is your response?Oliver

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The Bolton News: Oliver 7 year oldOliver 7 year old

From Stephanie Claxton

What is your response?Stu made his own costume this year. Here's his who wore it better photo.

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The Bolton News: Stu made his own costume this year. Who wore it better?Stu made his own costume this year. Who wore it better?

From Ellen Jones

What is your response?Oliver David Jones celebrates his first Halloween 2weeks old

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The Bolton News: Oliver David JonesOliver David Jones
The Bolton News: Oliver David Jones. First HalloweenOliver David Jones. First Halloween
The Bolton News: Oliver David Jones first HalloweenOliver David Jones first Halloween

From Shannon Rooney

What is your response?Eliza Rose Costello 10&1/2 months old enjoying her first Halloween????

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The Bolton News: Chuckies bride, however couldn’t be with Chucky due to isolation??Chuckies bride, however couldn’t be with Chucky due to isolation??
The Bolton News: Enjoying her chocolate treats????Enjoying her chocolate treats????
The Bolton News: Eliza in her first Halloween outfit????Eliza in her first Halloween outfit????

From Kerrie Bungay

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The Bolton News: The bungay children age 9, 7, 4 & 1 xxThe bungay children age 9, 7, 4 & 1 xx

From Nicola Whitehead

What is your response?My puppy celebrated his 1st Halloween with his very own little Halloween party....Say hello to Sir Stanley Whitehead

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The Bolton News: Sir Stanley Whitehead's 1st Halloween ????Sir Stanley Whitehead's 1st Halloween ????

From Laura Barber

What is your response?James and Ava Jones aged 8 and 3

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The Bolton News: Ava and James Jones aged 3 and 8Ava and James Jones aged 3 and 8

From Courtney Walmsley

What is your response?Caden Joseph aged 9months

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The Bolton News: Caden Joseph aged 9 monthsCaden Joseph aged 9 months