Yorkshire has been reported to have more ghostly sightings than anywhere else, making it the most haunted place in the UK.
If you're currently residing in the best place in the world (Yorkshire) and you're a sucker for a good ghost story, then boy oh boy do we have some good news for you.
Because according to a recent study by Slotbox, Yorkshire has seen more paranormal occurrences than any other part of the UK.
We've also had more ghost sightings than anywhere else, with an impressive 786 made over the years according to the Paranormal Database.
There are loads of spooky sightings that can be found on the database, with some occurrences even dating back to the 1800s which were seen by numerous people who each made their own account.
The historical city of York has unsurprisingly ranked as one of the most haunted places in the county, with paranormal sightings in areas such as The Shambles, Mickelgate and a number of old pubs and old private residences.
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Other areas of Yorkshire with high paranormal sightings include the gothic seaside town of Whitby, Sheffield and Scarborough.
Coming in second as the most haunted place in the country is Greater London, Slotbox revealed that 684 paranormal activities were logged over the past few years. Third place goes to Lancashire and in fourth is Essex.
A spokesperson from Slotbox.com has said, “The UK has a lot of spooky history, and with Halloween on the way, it’s incredible to see how many paranormal sightings have been reported.
“As Yorkshire takes the top spot for the location with the most sightings, it’s fascinating to find that Gwent in Southeast Wales has the highest chances of seeing this spooky activity with your own eyes.”
A renowned brewery have announced that they will be taking over the reigns of a popular craft beer bottle shop in Ilkley.
Fuggle & Golding opened in 2015 on Leeds road in Ilkley and quickly grew a loyal following with locals and visitors alike.
Sadly they announced last month that their last day of trading would be Saturday 28 February, news which was met with huge disappointment.
However this is no longer the case, as Horsforth Brewery is set to reopen the venue on Wednesday. Hooray!
Announcing the welcomed news to Instagram, Horsforth Brewery wrote: "When we saw they were going to close we were determined to not lose another great venue from the local beer scene.
"We owe a massive thank you to George and the landlord for getting a deal across the line in quick order.
"We’re going to take a few days to put our stamp on the place and then we will be open on Wednesday!"
"Obviously we will be stocking our beers here but as anyone who knows will know, we love the beer scene so we will continue to have a good amount of guest beer on as well. We’ll even been joining in with the biggest beer launches from around the country.
"Want to know the best news? We’re doing this solo. No outside interests, no investors, no debt. In the current climate being able to organically grow like this is so so hard and it’s thanks to all our team that we’ve been able to do this.
"We’ve always been determined to grow our business in a healthy and sustainable way; it may have (absolutely has) been tough over the years but we’ve got ourselves in a position to take us to the next level in a sustainable way."
Beloved late night Leeds cocktail bar The Maven announces permanent closure
Clementine Hall
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Clementine Hall -
13th October 2022 
