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Viral video lures noisy pranksters to ‘haunted’ park. Rumours that the ghost of Clifton Manor owner Dr Michael Schneider, is wandering nearby Michael Perry Reserve – also known as Schneider’s Alley – have gone viral on internet forums. The number of children causing a ruckus after dark in the hope of meeting the eerie figure… more

Just when you thought it was safe now that Grant is gone from Ghost Hunters… Syfy Announces New Paranormal Reality Series and Projects. 3 new paranormal shows are coming up on the Syfy network! School Spirits – Premieres June 2012 – School Spirits will tell true ghost stories of hauntings that have happened at schools… more

Back in March, we told you about the “Ghost Doctors” of NYC The Ghost Doctors are tour guides, not scientists Doubtful News emailed the “doctors” twice to find out exactly why they call themselves “doctors” and what their science qualification are. No reply was received either time. This whole setup rubbed me the wrong way… more

Psychic claims public hanging is cause of ghosts in Limerick market A local psychic believes a public execution in the city some three centuries ago could be the cause of ‘ghosts’ in the Milk Market. Madam Tina Scully, who gives psychic readings in the famous Limerick marketplace and who has had “the gift” of communicating… more

Adele ‘invites Robbie Williams to haunted mansion’ – Monsters and Critics. Adele has invited Robbie Williams to stay at her haunted mansion. The 23-year-old ‘Someone Like You’ singer reportedly believes her 10-bedroom home is Sussex, England, is being staked out by ghosts, and has invited super-natural enthusiast Robbie and his wife Ayda Field to come… more

A contributor to the JREF (James Randi Educational Foundation) forum, a premier site for skeptical discussion, has posted a superb video detailing why the ghost hunter flashlight communication method appears to work. Turns out it is not paranormal at all. Just science. This is SO good. It’s what TESTING is all about. (Ghost hunters have… more

Spooky sighting sparks investigation (From Western Telegraph). Paranormal investigators are to look into spooky sightings of a ghostly child pulling a cart near Carew. The spooktacular sight was spotted on the A477. The witness told the Western Telegraph: “Has anyone else seen a ghost of a young boy pulling a wooden cart which is too… more

Grand Central Terminal is Ghost Central! Grand Central Terminal the world’s most famous train terminal ought to be called “Ghost Central” according to New York’s premiere paranormal investigators the “Ghost Doctors.” Pete & Stew Kandel’s (known as Dr. Pete and Dr. Stew) sought after ghost hunting tour in GCT have given New Yorkers a chance… more

Japan’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts hindered – by ghosts – Telegraph. Numerous reports of ghost sightings have reportedly been made by residents in the city of Ishinomaki in Miyagi prefecture, home to nearly a fifth of all tsunami fatalities. Reconstruction and repair have been put on hold in some instances due to workers’ fears that the… more

Chills and Thrills for Paranormal Tourism. The Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon, today welcomed the exciting new late night, adults-only Paranormal Investigation Experience operating out of Port Arthur. “The Paranormal Investigation Experience will begin after the ghost tours finish and last about 4-5 hours and includes a supper mid-way through the investigation,” Mr Bacon said.… more