Skies near the village, Hanbury

Over the rolling hills of Hanbury, a small village in Staffordshire, a strange phenomenon has been observed in the skies. In 2005, a BBC cameraman captured on video three bright lights hovering above the Malverns, a range of hills in the area. These lights, dubbed the 'Hanbury Orbs' by a local UFO group, have been seen by multiple witnesses and remain a mystery to this day. The orbs appear as bright, hovering lights, and their origin and purpose are still unknown.

Frendraught House, Huntly

Frendraught House in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Frendraught, a woman with a dark history. Legend has it that in the early seventeenth century, Lady Frendraught started a fire that tragically killed several people on the site. Her spirit is rumoured to appear wearing a golden dress, but only to those who aren't related to her. The atmosphere is said to be charged with tension, and the screams and footsteps of those she allegedly murdered have been heard echoing through the halls. A pale, horror-stricken face has also been spotted peering from a window, adding to the eerie ambiance.

Former Aquatics Shop, Stoke on Trent

In the heart of Stoke on Trent, a former aquatics shop has been the site of a bizarre and unexplained haunting. The building, which is no longer in use, has been the location of strange occurrences that have left witnesses scratching their heads. People have reported hearing the sound of footsteps and running on the staircase, but when they've gone to investigate, they've found no one there. It's as if an invisible presence is pounding the stairs, but can't be seen.

Checkley Rectory, Checkley

Checkley Rectory in Staffordshire is home to a long-standing haunting by the ghost of Mrs Hutchinson. She was the wife of a former vicar who outlived her by twenty years. People have seen her walking the building where she once lived, accompanied by her dog, and she's also been heard calling people's names and knocking on the front door. Her ghostly appearances are characterised by her old black dress, a sombre reminder of her life and times.

Area around Hermitage Farm, Ipstones

The rolling hills around Hermitage Farm in Ipstones, Staffordshire, are said to be haunted by the ghost of a phantom black hound. This eerie canine apparition was reportedly seen roaming the lane outside the farm, striking fear into the hearts of locals. Some believe the same dog, or perhaps another, also haunted the area around Indefont Well, adding to the mystique of this rural location.

Above Buckhall, Stoke on Trent

Above Buckhall, in the Stoke on Trent area of Staffordshire, a rather unusual sighting took place on the evening of 15 February 1985. A woman, her husband, and his mother were the witnesses to this event, which started at around 20:30h. They observed a glowing orange, mushroom-shaped object hovering overhead for about an hour. The object was described as being quite distinct in its appearance, and its movement was notably quick when it finally moved away towards the Stoke area.