3 h. ago Universal's huge UK theme park to get its own railway station

The new Universal theme park set to come to the UK will even get its very own train station.

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5 h. ago How to visit the UK's 'oldest theme park' that's been open since 1843

The theme park boasts attractions for all ages and promises 'stunning views' of the island from the rides.

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5 h. ago Universal’s UK theme park to get its own train station as part of mega £6.6billion project

THE NEW Universal Studios theme park coming to the UK will get its very own train station. The train station is set to be built in Stewartby in Bedfordshire to serve the Universal Studios theme park, which is aiming to open in the early 2030s. The station will become part of the East West Rail...

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6 h. ago MP opens up on ‘dark cloud’ after almost losing wife in candid mental health admission

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24 h. ago Zelensky visits Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ painting years after making Ukraine bombing comparison

Zelensky referenced the painting in April 2022 while addressing Spain’s parliament

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24 h. ago Caribbean slavery reparations body calls for ‘mutually beneficial’ restorative justice from UK

On first official visit to UK, leaders say aim is not to ‘break the British Treasury’ but to find solution to help clean up ‘mess’ left by colonialismThe Caribbean’s slavery reparations body has decried misleading press reports that suggest their aim is to “break the British Treasury” by demanding trillions of pounds, as they call for a mutually beneficial restorative justice programme.Prof Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC), which was set up to progress the Caribbean’s pursuit of justice for centuries of enslavement and colonisation by European nations, made the comments during the body’s first official visit to the UK. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Caribbean slavery reparations body decries claims it aims to ‘break UK Treasury’

On first official visit to UK, group calls for mutually beneficial programme to clean up ‘mess’ left by colonialismThe Caribbean’s slavery reparations body has decried misleading press reports that suggest their aim is to “break the British Treasury” by demanding trillions of pounds, as they call for a mutually beneficial restorative justice programme.Prof Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC), which was set up to progress the Caribbean’s pursuit of justice for centuries of enslavement and colonisation by European nations, made the comments during the body’s first official visit to the UK. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Extraordinary moment Trump DEFENDS Saudi crown prince as he's asked 'embarrassing' question about murder of journalist

It marks the first White House visit since Saudi agents killed Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

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27 h. ago Trump pays Saudi crown prince the highest honor despite assassination of journalist

It marks the first White House visit since Saudi agents killed Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

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28 h. ago UK's 'oldest theme park' still open after 180 years with rides and huge waterslide

Theme parks may seem like a modern invention. but there is a surprisingly long history behind the attractions. The first theme park in the UK is over 180 years old and still delighting visitors

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29 h. ago Pictured: Schoolboy, 16, who collapsed and died suddenly at theme park

It is believed Taha Ali Soomro went into cardiac arrest and suffered a seizure at Barry Island Pleasure Park in Wales.

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30 h. ago Pictured: School boy, 16, who collapsed and died suddenly at theme park

It is believed Taha Ali Soomro went into cardiac arrest and suffered a seizure at Barry Island Pleasure Park in Wales.

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33 h. ago Mystery as boy, 16, suddenly collapses and dies at busy UK theme park

The 'much-loved' teenage boy died at Barry Island in South Wales earlier this year and a coroner has now given a provisional cause of death as 'unascertained'

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33 h. ago Boy, 16, dies at Barry Island theme park but reason for tragic end remains a mystery

Taha Ali Soomro, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23 following reports he was in cardiac arrest

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34 h. ago European Christmas market swaps: 5 hidden gems to visit instead of the tourist traps

As big-name markets become inundated with visitors across Europe, these five hidden gems in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Copenhagen provide authentic, crowd-free experiences.

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35 h. ago Horror moment woman plunges 20ft from faulty rollercoaster at 60mph in deadly crash

Karin Elmegard was one of three people thrown from the 60mph Jetline rollercoaster at Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm when the ride derailed, leaving one dead

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36 h. ago 'Everyone should visit' hidden gem Yorkshire town with hidden 'grand castle'

The town is also home to one of England's best preserved ruins

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52 h. ago Disturbing moment woman plunges 20ft from faulty rollercoaster

A horror clip captured the moment Karin Elmegard was sent hurtling 20ft from a 'faulty' rollercoaster that left one rider dead and several others injured at a theme park .

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59 h. ago Explosion on Polish railway was ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’, says PM – Europe live

Donald Tusk says ‘worse fears confirmed’ over damage on route used to ferry aid deliveries to UkraineIn further comments after his visit to the site of the incident this morning, Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk called it “an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.”“An investigation is under way. Just like in previous cases of this kind, we will catch the perpetrators, regardless of who their backers are,” he pledged. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Alton Towers Smiler crash victim who became amputee at 17 still yearns for a "normal life"

The Alton Towers Smiler crash brought changes to law to help theme park victims with legal aid.

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