DRINKERS at a Somerset local were set to get more than their regular spirits - thanks to a visit from a top clairvoyant.
Bristol-based Jane Portrey told the Mercury in 1998 she was drawn to the Burtle Inn after filming for a TV show nearby.
"I went there and picked up on the spirits' presence," she said.
"The pub is a very warm, friendly place, where we have got spirits who come and go frequently, as it was a meeting place."
And she was planning a special visit to meet regulars and see if she could tell them more about their lives through the spirit world.
Chris Dyson, landlord, said he had noticed a few spooky goings-on at the pub.
"About 10 months ago our cooker in the restaurant went through a spell of switching itself on," he said.
"It would turn on when no one was around and there was no explanation. This went on for a while but suddenly stopped."
But Chris said he was not worried, as the spirits seemed friendly.
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