A SERIES of fictional ghost story readings will take place across Northumberland.

The Border Readers, a group of professional actors, will give live readings of classic, modern and contemporary ghost stories in libraries, galleries and village halls across the county.

The 'Haunted' readings include The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde, The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen, and Teeth and Hair by Christine Poulson.

The readers will be Janine Birkett, Stephen Tomlin, and Grace Kirby.

Dates in Northumberland:

1) Ashington Library NE63 9JY - 01670 622248 - Monday, October 24

2) Newcastle Lit & Phil NE1 1SE - 0191 232 0192 - Wednesday, October 26

3) Stocksfield Cherryburn NE43 7DD - 01661 843276 - Friday, October 28

4) Humshaugh Village Hall NE46 4AA - 01434 681924 - Saturday, October 29

5) Hexham Library NE46 3LS - 01670 620450 - Monday, October 31

6) Morpeth Library NE61 1AF - 01670 620391 - Thursday, November 3

7) Blyth Library NE24 2DJ - 01670 620201 - Monday, November 7

8) Bellingham Library NE48 2AS - 01434 220495 - Wednesday, November 9

9) Felton Gallery Forty5 NE65 9PP - 01670 783424 - Friday, November 11

10) Whitfield Kingdom Gallery NE47 8JP - 07496 754601 - Saturday, November 19

The readings are suitable for anyone aged over 10.