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Girl injured in fall at Chessington World of Adventures emerges from coma

Friday, July 06, 2012 08:30

A girl who fell from the Tomb Blaster queue at Chessington World of Adventures has been brought out of a medically-induced coma, according to reports.

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Alton Towers offers free Wi-Fi to theme park guests

Thursday, July 05, 2012 08:08

Alton Towers has signed a deal with The Cloud to offer guests access to a free Wi-Fi network in the theme park.

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Tomb Blaster remains closed at Chessington World of Adventures following accident

Thursday, June 28, 2012 08:37

The Tomb Blaster attraction at Chessington World of Adventures remains closed as an investigation continues into an accident that left a four-year-old girl in a critical condition.

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach applies for loan to support "new investment"

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 08:38

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has applied for a loan from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, as its seeks to fund "new investment" in the park.

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Alton Towers reverses changes to Thirteen, Air operating hours

Saturday, June 23, 2012 10:41

Alton Towers has bowed to pressure from fans and scrapped a decision to cut the operating hours of popular rides including the Air and Thirteen roller coasters.

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Girl "fell through fence" in Tomb Blaster queue accident at Chessington

Friday, June 15, 2012 08:44

The mother of a four-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a fall from the Tomb Blaster queue at Chessington World of Adventures has spoken of the incident for the first time.

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Air, Thirteen and other rides to open later at Alton Towers

Thursday, June 14, 2012 08:26

Alton Towers has announced the latest in a series of cost-cutting moves, this time introducing later opening times for some of its most popular attractions.

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Girl, 4, "critically ill" after fall from Tomb Blaster queue at Chessington World of Adventures

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 08:00

A four-year-old girl who fell from the Tomb Blaster queue at Chessington World of Adventures last week is reportedly still in a critical condition in hospital.

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Alton Towers "ticket tout" sentenced to four months in prison

Thursday, June 07, 2012 08:53

Alton Towers has successfully prosecuted a man who sold promotional vouchers to guests at the park, breaking an injunction against the activity.

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Fans praise updates to Nemesis Sub-Terra at Alton Towers

Tuesday, June 05, 2012 08:58

Alton Towers decision to make major updates to its new Nemesis Sub-Terra ride appear to have paid off, with positive early reviews from guests.

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Drayton Manor to offer "rainy day guarantee" to select guests throughout summer 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 08:39

Drayton Manor has moved to reassure theme park fans worried by the UK's wet weather, by offering a "rainy day guarantee" throughout the summer 2012 season.

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