UK's spookiest polling station offers the chance to vote and pay respects to a sports icon's grave.

Today, the English local elections for 2026 are taking place and the government has gone to great lengths to make voting as convenient and attractive as possible. In fact, they have even set up an experimental voting hub inside a popular shopping center in Milton Keynes, allowing shoppers to easily cast their ballot while indulging in some retail therapy. However, for the residents of Whitley Bay, casting their vote may come with an added dose of fear, not because of the candidates, but because of the location.

You see, when election day rolls around, the polling station is set up at the cemetery office in this seaside town in Northumberland. This is not the first time this has happened though, as the same location was used for the 2024 general election. But despite the spooky surroundings and the possibility of encountering ghosts, voters have not been deterred from making their way to the cemetery office to participate in democracy.

In fact, pictures taken at the site today show that people are not too scared to make the journey. If you're looking to better understand politics, Metro's senior politics reporter Craig Munro has got you covered. In the weekly politics newsletter "Alright, Gov?", he breaks down all the political chaos into easy-to-follow insights.

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Taylor was a legendary rugby player in the late 19th century and even captained the English national team seven times. His grave, along with that of his wife, had been neglected and run-down, but they have now been sent for restoration. Of course, if cemeteries are not your thing, there are other, less spooky polling places available in the north-east.

In Sunderland, some lucky residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote at the Fulwell Windmill, the only working windmill in the region. So, whether you're braving the cemetery office or enjoying the scenic view of a windmill, make sure to exercise your right to vote. After all, every voice counts in shaping the future of our country.

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