37 h. ago Six fairgrounds and amusement parks kids from Manchester loved

Many of our favourite theme parks we loved in the '80s and '90s are sadly no longer around

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37 h. ago 'I never thought I needed one household gadget – now I couldn't do without it'

The Daily Star's Assistant Editor Richard Brown is on a journey to becoming a sensible adult, with an air purifier the next step on that path. But is it actually useful?

Politics

38 h. ago Universal Studios risks bitter travellers row over UK theme park location

Universal announced plans to expand their dynasty into Europe for the first time recently, with their British venture planned to open in Bedford in 2031.

Events

48 h. ago Universal Studios UK theme park could face gypsy site row as travellers left in limbo

EXCLUSIVE: The traveller site sits within the immediate area of the anticipated Universal Studios plotted for the outskirts of Bedford, meaning some 22 household may need to be moved on

Politics

60 h. ago Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’

The chance of the marine animal’s survival after domoic acid poisoning is 50-50, and this year, the outbreak has sickened hundredsIt was just after 8am on Tuesday, a thick morning fog still clinging to the California coastline, and SeaWorld’s animal rescue team had already made their first save of the day: a hefty, sick-looking sea lion that had been waddling dangerously close to a four-lane highway in downtown San Diego.Now, in a private area of SeaWorld that few of the theme park’s thousands of daily visitors ever get to see, the rescue team was in full “triage” mode. Half a dozen staff members maneuvered the caged sea lion off the bed of a truck, and grabbed IV bags full of fluids and vitamins. Continue reading...

Events

60 h. ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

Events

64 h. ago Inside UK theme park '30 years out of date', 'makes kids cry' but always a must

Universal Studios is set to put Bedford on the map for having the 'best' theme park in all of Europe - so what is the 'worst' we have to offer? Let's have find out

Politics

64 h. ago I was one of the first in the world to visit Universal's new £7bn theme park

It's been six hotly anticipated years since Universal Orlando Resort announced that a new park was going to be added to the theme park capital of the world for the first time in 25 years.

Economics

68 h. ago Copa City boss talks moving from career in football to building his dream game

Dominik Ebebenge is a former official at Legia Warsaw, but now finds himself working on a truly unique football video game with Copa City – he sat down with Daily Star to talk about his career transition

Sport

2 d. ago Want to live near the UK's newest theme park? Here are the homes you can buy in Bedford

Universal is looking to open a new massive theme park in Bedford. This is Money looks at four properties up for sale in the area.

Society

3 d. ago UK Universal Studios will be 'haunted by the ghost of Bruce Forsyth playing the spoons'

EXCLUSIVE: The Universal Studios opening in Bedford, UK, is set to feature Bruce Forsyth's 'ghost' 'playing the spoons' while Brits queue up for their favourite ride

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3 d. ago Bonnie Blue, Donald Trump and Paige Spiranac – AI turns Daily Star staples into toys

Ever wondered what you'd look like as a toy? No us neither but now that the idea has swept all corners of the internet we've embraced the concept and used AI to transform our go-to real-life characters

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3 d. ago 'Best seaside town in UK' has underrated theme park, hidden grotto and top beach

Margate in Kent is a firm favourite with Brits after a dose of the seaside, and it's no surprise that it's been named one of the UK's best seaside towns thanks to its beach and attractions

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3 d. ago 'My fella humiliated me with a controllable long distance sex toy and sulks'

JUST JANE: Agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a concerned Daily Star reader whose boyfriend keeps surprising her with an orgasm – and she's not happy

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4 d. ago Universal Studios fans call for 'missing' world to be included in new UK theme park

Universal Studios is set to open a brand new themed resort in the UK in 2031 – but fans have been left 'surprised' to see one beloved franchise doesn't appear to have its own section in the park

Events

4 d. ago Trump pauses US tariffs as British Steel crunch talks continue and Universal theme park brings 'jobs and joy'

Watch the business stories making the headlines today in under two minutes.

Politics

4 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'cools interest' in Isak and goes head

Arsenal have been in pursuit of a striker for the past 12 months, and Daily Star Sport has rounded up all the latest news with their transfer dealings

Sport

4 d. ago 'I was one of the UK's first to enter Universal Studios new theme park

A brand new Universal Studios theme park is ready for opening to the public next month so of course I hopped across the pond to Orlando to explore the five new worlds in Epic Universe

Politics

4 d. ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim on 'red alert' for £50m Prem star and Liam Delap latest

Manchester United and Ruben Amorim are heading into their first summer together and Daily Star Sport has rounded up all the transfer stories from the past 24 hours

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4 d. ago 'My girlfriend keeps sleeping with her boss – I'm powerless to her constant affairs'

JUST JANE: Agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a concerned Daily Star reader whose partner keeps sleeping with her boss

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