Place: Thorpe Park

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Derren Brown's Ghost Train uses VR for extra scares

The idea is almost too scary - illusionist Derren Brown teaming up with roller coaster folks Thorpe Park and the emerging world of virtual reality for the ultimate experience in terror.

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These two guys pulled off possibly the best theme park pic ever

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These two guys pulled off possibly the best theme park pic ever

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Alton Towers to reopen after rollercoaster crash

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Girl gets stuck inside theme park machine as she reaches for toy

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169 people fit into pair of pants for record attempt

Former Giggs lover labels Cipriani a 'liar'

Katie Price's rumoured new boyfriend has been labelled an "absolute liar" by Imogen Thomas – who thought she was dating him.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Price linked to rugby star Cipriani

Katie Price spent the night with rugby player Danny Cipriani on Tuesday.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2011

Theme park fits oversize seats for larger customers

A British theme park has increased the size of some of its rollercoaster seats to cater for larger customers.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011

Little people try trenchcoat caper to bypass theme park rules

Two little people have tried to bypass a British theme park's height restrictions by disguising themselves.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2011

Theme park clamps down on bad breath

A British theme park is clamping down on bad breath by appointing mouthwash wardens.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Poll shows teens braver than dads

Dads are most likely to avoid going on a theme park ride.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2011

Theme park challenges rollercoaster riders to stifle screams

A British theme park is challenging visitors to be completely silent on its rides for one day.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2011

Glass eye found at theme park

A glass eye is among items that have been found underneath rollercoasters at a British theme park.

Wed, 18 May, 2011

Ghostly goings-on

A water ride at a British theme park has been relocated after staff claimed the original site was haunted.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

‘Ghostly’ fears at theme park

A NEW ride at one of England’s biggest theme parks has been moved after fears that it had disturbed an ancient burial ground, prompting paranormal activity.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

Merlin Entertainment buys London Aquarium

The entertainment group which runs the London Eye, Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds added the London Aquarium to its portfolio today.

Fri, 02 May, 2008

Theme parks sold in £622m deal

The property assets of some of the UK’s most famous tourist attractions including Alton Towers and London waxworks Madame Tussauds were sold today by their private equity owner for £622m.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2007

Irishman Geldof fifth in poll of British heroes

Irish singer and charity campaigner Bob Geldof has come fifth in a poll of great British heroes.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2006

Madame Tussauds sold

Madame Tussauds and a host of major theme parks were sold today in a £800m (€1.1bn) deal with an investment firm controlled by the government of Dubai.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005

Indoor ski slope to be world’s highest

A £300 MILLION (€450m) ski leisure resort is to be created in England complete with the world’s highest indoor real-snow slope, it was announced yesterday.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2004

Six killed as gales sweep across Britain

THREE adults and three children were killed yesterday and several others seriously injured as gales swept across England and Wales.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2002

Tussauds expands into Germany

UK leisure group Tussaud’s expanded into Germany today through the acquisition of one of Europe’s leading theme parks.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2001