Alton Towers' new ride, the Toxicator, launches today, and theme park fans are eager to give it a try – but some people have ...

PLANS for a "Disneyland of Britain" which would feature Alton Towers-style rides has been set out by an iconic theme park's owner. Harry Danter, owner of Barry Island Pleasure Park in South Wales ...

He was born August 16, 1948 in Alton, IL to Earl J.... Marla Jean (Beiser) Baker of Alton, IL passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with illness. She had been in the ...

ALTON Towers operator Merlin faced significant fines yesterday after ... Vicky Balch and Leah Washington required leg amputations following the incident involving the popular Smiler roller coaster.

Alton Towers is reopening for 2025 on March 15 and thrill-seekers are already counting down the days in anticipation. March will see the official opening of the park's latest ride, Toxicator ...

In fact, when you take a trip to Alton Towers, you’ll have the chance to experience a world record-holder ride – the smiler holds the title for the rollercoaster with the most inversions ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. President Donald Trump’s first month in office has been dizzying for U.S ...

Credit: AP Of the 5,100 public airports across the country, only about 10% have towers staffed by people who direct the flow of traffic. These are the busiest of airports, with complex operations ...

How many airports in the U.S. have control towers? Of the 5,100 public airports across the country, only about 10% have towers staffed by people who direct the flow of traffic. These are the ...

Elvin “Duane” Alton, founder of Alton’s Tire and Automotive Center and a financer of conservative politics, died on Feb. 17. He was 88. “He was very conservative and concerned about his ...