EASTER Sunday will see the launch of Accrington's very first town centre ghost walk.

Tour guide Simon Entwistle will be dressed in Victorian costume as he describes Accrington's supernatural side in a one-hour stroll. The walk will recall the town's heroes and villains, history, hauntings and murders, ghosts and ghouls.

The event is part of new moves to boost tourism in the region and Simon has already rolled out his popular ghost walks to other areas in the region.

Walkers for the first Accrington event are asked to meet outside the Town Hall at 7.15pm on Sunday evening. The cost is £2.50 for adults and £1 for concessions and children.

The event marks the launch of a programme of weekly ghost walks in Accrington, scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm.

For details call Accrington Town Hall on 01254 872595.