Pleasure Beach top of the world |
BLACKPOOL'S Pleasure Beach has struck gold, sharing the magic with the original Disneyland in California.
Both have been judged joint fifth best amusement park in the world in the prestigious Amusemen... Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:27:00 GMT |
Dr Who Guest Stars for 2008 |
Actress Felicity Kendal is to be among the guest stars when Doctor Who returns in 2008, producers have announced.
Best known as Barbara Good in 1970s sitcom The Good Life, Kendal will play Lady Cleme... Posted by on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:35:00 GMT |
WWII bomb found at Canary Wharf |
Police have set up a 400-metre exclusion zone in Docklands after the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War Two.
The bomb, believed to be a 'Doodlebug', was unearthed on a building ... Posted by on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:20:00 GMT |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows |
Harry Potter fans can finally find out their hero's fate, as the seventh and final book in the series goes on sale.
The first copies were snapped up just after midnight, as author JK Rowling read exc... Posted by on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:12:00 GMT |
Explosion rocks central New York |
An explosion has rocked central New York during the evening rush hour, creating serious disruption.
The explosion occurred in Manhattan's east side at 43rd Street and Lexington Avenue, near Grand Cen... Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:17:00 GMT |
Tate to be Doctor's new companion |
Comedian Catherine Tate is to play Doctor Who's new companion, reprising her role from the 2006 Christmas special, the BBC has announced.
She will join David Tennant for the complete 13-week run of t... Posted by on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:56:00 GMT |
Doctor Who to get extra companion |
Doctor Who is to have a new companion when the drama returns - but there will still be room for his current co-star.
Actress Freema Agyeman is to play Martha Jones in three episodes of spin-off show ... Posted by on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:58:00 GMT |
Sir Elton launches Diana concert |
Sir Elton John has opened an historic memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales at London's Wembley Stadium with a rendition of Your Song.
Up to 63,000 music fans joined hosts Princes William and... Posted by on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:10:00 GMT |
Blazing car crashes into airport |
A car on fire has been driven at the main terminal building at Glasgow Airport.
Eyewitnesses have described a Jeep Cherokee being driven at speed towards the building with flames coming out from unde... Posted by on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:20:00 GMT |
Suspect Bomb Discovered In London |
Police have made safe a suspected car bomb in the heart of London.
Officers carried out a controlled explosion after reports of a suspicious vehicle parked in The Haymarket shortly before 0200 BST (0... Posted by on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:45:00 GMT |