8 h. ago Is this the end of the ride for Blackpool Pleasure Beach? How iconic British theme park is being forced to close rides after suffering £2.7million loss amid seaside resort's slow decline

The coastal resort of Blackpool has suffered deeply in recent decades ever since holidaymakers began swapping the Lancashire town for cheap package holidays in Europe in the 1960s.

Economics

4 d. ago Iconic theme park is auctioning off its rides and attractions after shock closure

Described as 'Cornwall's most beloved visitor attraction', Flambards was first opened to visitors as an aviation museum. It closed its doors in November 2024 due to rising costs.

Events

6 d. ago Major supermarket announces 365 jobs at risk with shock closure of 17 stores and 52 cafes

One major supermarket chain have announced a shock closure of 17 stores and 52 of their cafes across the UK, with supermarkets suffering due to rapidly rising prices

Events

3 w. ago The beautiful town once named the best in Wales now living in the shadow of a huge failed tourist attraction

The closure of Oakwood came as something of a shock to many in nearby Narberth but there is confidence that the theme park's nearest town can ride out any potential storm

Events

3 w. ago Brits 'devastated' as iconic theme park closes before the 2025 season without warning

The Pembrokeshire-based park, a staple for family entertainment in the region, expressed "much sadness" over the decision, attributing the closure to dwindling visitor numbers that have led to insurmountable financial troubles.

Events

3 w. ago I visited Wales' iconic Oakwood theme park and there's no surprise it's closing for good after what I saw

It did not come as a shock to me after my visit to the park last summer

Politics