A third of people in England believe in ghosts, survey finds

National Folklore Survey, the first in over 60 years, found people aged 25-34 most likely to believe in the paranormal

It is the time of the year when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest, and spirits walk the earth once more.

But it appears you are more likely to be visited by a ghost if you are under 35 years old, while spiritual creatures tend to avoid those who live in the East Midlands.