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The Manchester Pusher: Urban Legend or Serial Killer?

1 July 202528 February 2023 by Rick Hale

Is the Manchester Pusher a mere urban legend or a legitimate threat to the public? RICK HALE examines the evidence and theories behind this chilling phenomenon.

H.G. Wells: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

28 May 202428 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Here are 10 facts you may not have know about H.G. Wells…

The Poltergeist Case of Alma Fielding and the Scepticism of Science

4 August 202326 February 2023 by Rick Hale

Alma Fielding was a housewife in 1930s London who suffered a violent poltergeist outbreak. RICK HALE looks at famed paranormal parapsychologist Nandor Fodor’s investigation into the case.

Cork Supernatural Society INTERVIEW

25 February 202325 February 2023 by John Ambrose Martin

Cork Paranormal Society: JOHN AMBROSE MARTIN sat down with founder Matthew Clarke and his paranormal team to find out the people and the experiences behind the Cork Supernatural Society.

10 Essential Crystals for Beginners for 2023

3 November 202325 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

We’re chosen 10 essential crystals for beginners based on their versatility, availability and ease of use.

Crawley Paranornal Investigations, Elisha Krystal Goldsmith INTERVIEW

1 March 202324 February 2023 by David Saunderson

Elisha Krystal Goldsmith, the lead investigator from Crawley Paranornal Investigations, talks about her experiences delving into the unknown.

19 British Bird Superstitions You Didn’t Know

25 February 202324 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Birds have played an important role in the folklore and superstitions of the UK for centuries, with many beliefs surrounding different bird species and their behaviour. Here are some of those bird superstitions.

Roald Dahl and his Legacy of Horror

25 February 202324 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

We take a look at the horror writing of beloved – and still controversial – author Roald Dahl…

What Are Angel Numbers And How Do They Work?

31 October 202323 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

We take a look at angel numbers, exploring what they are, how they work and what they can teach us about our spiritual journeys.

Greater Manchester: A Hub of UFO Activity?

1 July 202523 February 2023 by Rick Hale

Greater Manchester has been a magnet for UFO sightings for decades. RICK HALE looks at some of those most baffling cases…

Old Crockern, Guardian Spirit of Dartmoor

4 August 202322 February 2023 by Helen J.R. Bruce

Beware the power of Old Crockern, the Guardian Spirit of Dartmoor, who embodies the soul of the rugged and wild English landscape, write HELEN JR BRUCE

Ghostly Memories of Thurleigh’s Haunted Airfield

22 February 2023 by Guest Writer

Thurleigh’s World War 2 airfield in Bedfordshire has many reported sightings (and smells) of ghostly aircrew, writes DAMIEN O’DELL

Pype Hayes Park Murder Coincidences Mystify Experts

4 August 202321 February 2023 by Les Hewitt

Baffling similarities between the unsolved murders of two young women in Pype Hayes Par over 150 years apart still confound investigators today, writes Les Hewitt

Wythenshawe Hall: A Reluctant Haunted House

4 August 202320 February 2023 by Rick Hale

Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester doesn’t embrace its haunted reputation, but the ghosts inside don’t care, writes RICK HALE

Salt in Folklore: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

20 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Here are a few examples of how salt has been used and revered in British and Irish Folklore.

Ciarán O’Keeffe Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts!

22 July 202318 February 2023 by John Ambrose Martin

Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe pictured with some fellow paranormal enthusiasts at Ireland's Day of the Unexplained in Wexford on 18 February 2023.

Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe talks Ghostbusters and scepticism with JOHN AMBROSE MARTIN at Ireland’s Day of the Unexplained in Wexford.

Wind Chill 2007 REVIEW

18 February 2023 by Kate Ingleby-Parylo

Wind Chill 2007 is a disappointing wintry horror with little to make you care about what happens to the characters, writes KATE INGLEBY-PARYLO

Most Influential British Horror Writers UPDATED

30 October 202318 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Get ready to delve into the chilling and spine-tingling world of some of the greatest British horror writers, who have captivated audiences with their mastery of the macabre and the supernatural.

Haunted Cambridge Ghosts with Leigh Watson Interview VIDEO

4 August 202317 February 2023 by David Saunderson

Cambridge is a historic city, located in the East of England, known for its prestigious university and many ancient buildings dating back to the medieval period. Leigh Watson, from Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours, has been leading ghost tours of Cambridge for many years, so Spooky Isles has caught up with her to find out more about what she knows about the ghosts and haunted locations of this spooky city.

Find out more about Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours on its website.

Read Spooky Isles articles about Cambridgeshire.

Leigh Watson is a tour guide with Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

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Helena B Scott’s Supernatural Love Affair with Ireland

14 August 202317 February 2023 by Ann Massey McElroy

Helena B Scott, author of Loftus, The Hall of Dreams, talks to ANN MASSEY about her supernatural love affair with Ireland and her drive to unlock the doors into the spirit realm.

Alfred Hitchcock: 13 Things You Didn’t Know

15 February 202315 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Here are some things you might not know about Alfred Hitchcock

Shoe Superstitions: British and Irish Folklore Unlaced

1 July 202315 February 2023 by Spooky Isles

Put your best foot forward and read these 10 fascinating shoe superstitions!

Straight On Till Morning 1972 REVIEW

25 July 202313 February 2023 by Richard Markworth

Straight On Till Morning 1972, a wonderful, stylised snapshot of early 70s London, is a must-see thriller for all fans of Hammer, says RICHARD MARKWORTH

English Witches Take on Hitler: The Story of Operation Cone of Power VIDEO

25 February 202313 February 2023 by Helen J.R. Bruce

We talk to folklorist and author Helen JR Bruce about Operation Cone of Power, how Witches in the New Forest took the fight directly to Hitler during World War 2

During the summer of 1940, a group of witches and spiritual seekers in Highcliffe-on-Sea, on the UK’s South Coast, reportedly staged a ritual to defend their country against a threatened German invasion.

What was Operation Cone of Power?

Folklorist and author Helen JR Bruce tells Spooky Isles how the group, including members of the local New Forest Coven, is said to have performed a magical assault on the mind of Adolf Hitler with a ritual dubbed “Operation Cone of Power”, designed to weaken his resolve to invade England.

While there is no direct evidence of the ritual beyond the writings of Wiccan founder Gerald Gardner, the events have become important legends in modern Wicca. Gardner claimed that the ritual was based on secret knowledge passed down through generations of English witches and that similar rituals had been used twice before to turn back invasions in English history.

Gerald Gardner, Operation Cone of Power — Gerald Gardner

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