The Staffordshire theme park, owned by Merlin Entertainment, attracted 2.5 million visitors in 2024 but has endured a challenging few weeks - and faces stiff competition from two new parks.

This weekend Chris McCausland was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing - seeing off competition from Sarah Hadland, Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill.

Here are some of the celebrities who died in 2025, from acclaimed actors such as Prunella Scales to Ozzy Osbourne and boxer Ricky Hatton.

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BBC Children in Need’s mascot Pudsey is coming to life in a 25-minute animated special for CBeebies, BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December. Bulldog Licensing has been appointed as the manager for ...

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is all about preparing for Christmas Day. Advent ...

Tributes were paid in 2025 following the deaths of acclaimed actors including Diane Keaton, Terence Stamp, Prunella Scales, ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Ebony Howard is a certified public ...

Children aged under-13 can have their very own iPlayer profile, bringing together the best and most amazing bringing together the best shows and films, just for kids. Setting up a profile is quick and ...

Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

These lectures were delivered at the Socialist Equality Party (US) Summer School held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2007. They address critical political and historical issues related to the struggle by ...

Taylor Tepper covered banking, investing and pretty much everything else in personal finance for more than a decade, with his work appearing in the New York Times, Fortune and MONEY magazine, as well ...