Alton Towers operator Merlin Entertainments has been fined a record £5 million for the Smiler rollercoaster accident last year.
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Smiler operated above wind speed limit pre-crash
Alton Towers personnel operated the Smiler rollercoaster in wind speeds exceeding manufacturer’s instructions the day the ride crashed last year.
Pleasure Island theme park to close down
Pleasure Island theme park in Cleethorpes is to close down at the end of this season, owners have announced.
Ayr fairground ride accident injures five
Five children have been injured when a ride seat reportedly detached at a fairground in Ayr.
Planning permission given for Alton Towers SW8
Planning permission has been granted for Alton Towers’ wooden rollercoaster, which is due to open in 2018.
Madame Tussauds moving away from waxworks
Waxwork museum Madame Tussauds has revealed that it shifting its focus away from the celebrity figures.
489 injuries reported at theme parks last year
489 injuries were reported at theme parks and fairgrounds during a 12-month period spanning 2014 and 2015, it has emerged.
‘Man falls from seat’ on Lightwater Valley ride
A man reportedly fell from his seat when a restraint ‘came up’ on the Black Pearl ride at Lightwater Valley.
