Veteran ride designer John Wardley to retire
John Wardley - the man who masterminded some of Britain's most famous rollercoasters - is to retire, according to an American theme park fansite.
10 November season end for Alton Towers
Alton Towers is to operate its theme park season for a week longer than originally advertised this year.
Rear seats to face backwards on The Swarm
Thorpe Park is modifying The Swarm rollercoaster so that its rear seats will face backwards, in a new feature for 2013.
Alton Towers plans May opening for The Smiler
Alton Towers has said that its new ride The Smiler will be open from May this year, two months after originally advertised.
Alton Towers confirms SW7 ride name The Smiler
Alton Towers has confirmed the name of its new rollercoaster as The Smiler, following months of speculation.
Tour de France route to pass Lightwater Valley
The Tour de France bicycle race will pass Lightwater Valley when it makes a visit to Britain in 2014.
Alton Towers launches SW7 marketing campaign
Alton Towers has begun distributing the the logo of its forthcoming rollercoaster SW7 in various ways around the country.
Chessington explains abandoned rabbit incident
Chessington World of Adventures was reportedly forced to turn away a cardboard box of baby rabbits left abandoned in its car park.