THE area was a spine-chilling place to be on Tuesday night as hoards of ghastly ghouls, spectacular spooks and waves of witches made this year’s Halloween scarier then ever.

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Gazette Series: Your amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Amanda J HalfordYour amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Amanda J Halford (Image: Newsquest)

Gazette Series: Your amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Mike IndYour amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Mike Ind (Image: Newsquest)

Gazette Series: Your amazing Halloween photos - Bertie, Amberlee and Barnaby dressed up sent in by Katie ArkellYour amazing Halloween photos - Bertie, Amberlee and Barnaby dressed up sent in by Katie Arkell (Image: Newsquest)

Gazette Series: Your amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Carol-Ann StupelisYour amazing Halloween photos - sent in by Carol-Ann Stupelis (Image: Newsquest)