Wicked and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory were among the inspirations for some of this year’s World Book Day costumes. The international event, now in its 28th year, celebrates reading and books.

TU at Sainsbury's has launched a major sale on World Book Day character costumes with discounts on outfits like Mary Poppins, Harry Potter and Willy Wonka – all with 30% off ...

The Willy Wonka set features a hat, trousers and jacket (Image: TU) For Harry Potter enthusiasts, TU has a Harry Potter costume set for ages 3 to 12 years, priced at £14-£16.80, down from its ...