October headliners!

October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thousands of 'pink events' went on around the world to raise funds for cancer research. We saw the last moments of the "official Indian summer", followed by heavy winds and bucket loads of rain.

Mail workers went on strike, the clocks went back as the nights drew closer, and people got in the party spirit as Halloween approached.

But were you paying attention to the top stories? Take the test on headlines past and see if you are media alert.