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The haunted bus stop…

Lone figure waits…then vanishes

A LONG-time driver who regularly passes the Dilke Hospital during the night has the shivers after encountering what he believes is a ghost…twice!

Not wishing to be identified in case his employers worry about his state of mind, the man says he is sure there is something supernatural about a figure waiting in the road by the bus stop at the Dilke side of the road – only to vanish when the kind-hearted driver offered him a lift into Cinderford.

The first time it happened 18 months ago, knowing no bus was due, he drew in to offer the man a lift. The half-past midnight encounter was unsettling.

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Keeping Busy?

I asked the question to fellow Investigators the other day with regards to how busy they are in the acquirement of locations to research, as I imagined, things are looking pretty slow world-wide. So what can we do during these times and how can we keep active till things pick up, or even more to get noticed so that historic locations and clients ask for our assistance.

Are you keeping busy enough with investigations in your area?

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The long-lost ‘haunted’ painting

As ghosts go, she was rather a cultured specimen.

The pale Edwardian figure made frequent visits to the mansion home of Alan Smith, always accompanied by the music of Chopin, according to the startled souls who bore witness.

Her interest in the house was a mystery – until the discovery of a long-lost painting that appeared to feature the very same person, sitting at a piano.

When the portrait was returned to Heale House’s drawing room, the sightings stopped.

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Set Up Your Own Team!

So you have tried to find a local team that you can investigate with but having no luck at all? Maybe one does not exist in your locality or if they do, they are not open to new applications at this time. This is a common theme within the paranormal field and a circumstance that is constant in all areas of the world. I may just have a solution and a speedy straight to the point guide for you……

My name is Ryan O’Neill and I am the founder and one of the coordinators at IPI (International Paranormal Investigators). I am also the owner of Haunted Scotland, an independent project whereas observation on location is the basic way of operation.

So what would I know about teams then?

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Kids won’t hear from ghost-hunters

The idea of allowing paranormal investigators to speak in the North Platte Public Schools elicited an outcry from some members of the community. As a result, a presentation planned at Buffalo Elementary School Feb. 10 has been cancelled.

On Thursday, The North Platte Telegraph published information about a visit the Hastings based Tri-City Research and Investigation of the Paranormal team was planning to the school. TRIP members had been invited to speak at an after hours Kids Klub program, which drew fire from some community members.

“It was wild,” said Linda Anderson, Buffalo Elementary principal. “I like excitement, but usually in the form of good test scores and things of that nature.”

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Eastern Washington hole is shrouded in mystery

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — From Bigfoot to the disappearance of D.B. Cooper, the Pacific Northwest is full of mysteries. Another mystery buried deep in the hills of eastern Washington keeps resurfacing.

Ellensburg and its surrounding valleys and Manastash Ridge are beautiful in any season. Some believe what lies beneath is a deep, dark hole with supernatural powers. A man named Red Elk is one of the only people alive known to have ever seen the mysterious hole. A Native American Shaman, or medicine man, Red Elk said his dad first showed him the hole in 1961.

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Ghostly image causes a stir

A photo that appears to capture a ghostly image of a nun on The Long Walk has been causing a stir in the city this week.

Local photographer Jonathan Curran was taking a series of 13 photographs of the picturesque area in an attempt to create a panoramic view when he came across something very unusual in one of his shots.

One of the images, which were taken less than a minute apart, appears to show an isolated female figure with the appearance of a 19th century Claddagh nun. Mr Curran said he was “freaked” to discover the strange appearance on the camera and checked the other 12 images but the elderly woman did not appear in any of the other pictures.

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Smoke Ghost picture

“This was taken a week or two ago [early 2012] in a flat in Oxford, U.K.,” says Tom. “It’s a friend of mine. Freaked him out when he saw it.”

Many ghost researchers refer to anomalies like this in photos as “ecto” or ectoplasm, although that’s probably not what it is at all. In some cases this smoky stuff turns out to be just that — smoke, usually from a cigarette. Other times it might be caused by fog or vapor from a person’s breath in chilly weather. Still other times the source or cause isn’t so easy to pin down.

There’s also the possibility that this is a hoax — a digital creation or manipulation. Or do you think this is a genuine apparition? Go see it in the Gallery. Then give us your opinion in this poll: By Stephen Wagner, About.com Guide

Can You Investigate?

In the last article we looked at conduct and behaviour while operating in the paranormal field. We also touched upon learning, study and application which included seeking out an established organisation to see how things are done properly and effectively.

In this short article we are going to look at qualifications, qualities and exactly what is required to be effective when working within this field. The common mistake as repeated over and over by newcomers to the field is a misconception that it is exactly as shown on popular TV programmes, this can be a major letdown to those investing in this study when they realise that the reality of it is so much different.

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Ghost Hunters Shocker: Grant Wilson Quits!

Tears flowed on Wednesday night’s episode of Ghost Hunters as Grant Wilson announced he is quitting! If you’re a fan of the show, this news likely came as a major shock because Grant has been an integral part of the TAPS team for years. How did it all go down and what is the reason he’s leaving? Read on to find out!

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