Theme parks

A black, high and windy rollercoaster, X2, which has now been closed down

Six Flags closes rollercoaster after over 100 allege brain injuries

Six Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park in California, has announced it will permanently close a popular rollercoaster after more than 100 riders alleged they suffered brain injuries.

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Jacque Marquez and Sarah Martinez were among the first riders to experience X2 At Six Flags Magic Mountain on May 22, 2008, in Valencia, California

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries

Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.

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A bird's-eye artist's impression of what Universal UK will look like. There is a bright blue lake in the centre, surrounded by rides, arenas and retail units. Several rollercoasters can be seen, one of them appears to extend over the lake. It is surrounded by images of green fields.

City's readiness for Universal raises concerns

Central Milton Keynes is only 20 minutes from where the theme park is due to open in 2031.

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A row of houses with a construction sight in the background. There are buildings and patches of land being built on.

Watch: Universal UK Resort begins demolishing homes

Contractors plan to knock down 12 properties at the theme park site being built in Bedfordshire.

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Watch: Universal UK Resort begins demolishing homes

Contractors plan to knock down 12 properties at the theme park site being built in Bedfordshire.

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24 Sept 2026

A large yellow digger perched on top of a big pile of rubble. It is cloudy above and there are trees in the background.

Homes at heart of new Universal resort demolished

It marks the latest stage in a standoff between Universal and local residents.

24 Sept 2026

18 Sept 2026

John Wardley, standing in front of a rollercoaster, with his arms crossed in front of him. He has on a brown leather coat, blue and white shirt and white T-shirt underneath. He has short hair.

Universal will be 'a wake-up call' for theme parks

A famous theme park developer thinks the planned attraction near Bedford will shake up the industry.

18 Sept 2026

12 Sept 2026

Staff and supporters gather outside Sandcastle Waterpark beneath the attraction's large entrance sign, with colourful water slides towering beside the building on a sunny day.

Waterpark makes a splash as it is named UK's best

The accolade comes during a year of investment and celebrates excellence across the industry.

12 Sept 2026

11 Sept 2026

A drone image of a rollercoaster at a theme park. It is blue and has several loops. A white ferris wheel is next to it.

Theme park 'didn't expect' to win annual award

An attraction where people were stuck on a rollercoaster last month is named UK Theme Park of the Year.

11 Sept 2026