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The Bestival Festival has found that clowns are no laughing matter - they've been forced to abandon plans for their fancy dress theme this year. The Festival, held on the Isle of Wight, set a record ...

Fancy dress shops have been asked not to sell clown costumes to anyone they think might be a prankster amid the ongoing "killer clown" craze. Forces across the UK have warned that jokers or criminals ...