Here's what we know about the arrest of Rita Benson LeBlanc, granddaughter of the late owner of the New Orleans Saints and ...

A pedestrian suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being struck by a car at Alton Towers. Emergency services were sent to the theme park after a man was hit on the main access road. He was ...

A passenger in a car has suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after a crash at Alton Towers. An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene of the one-vehicle collision on the entry road to the theme ...

Roll up, roll up! Theme parks have flung open their doors for the summer season. And even if you're not a rollercoaster fan, these mini metropolises of fun have plenty to entertain every generation, ...

Alton Towers’ latest attraction, 'Toxicator', was forced to close on its opening day after a burst pipe caused a leak of brown liquid. Visitors at the Staffordshire theme park have expressed ...

A new ride at Alton Towers had to be closed because of a burst pipe (Alamy/PA) Alton Towers’ latest attraction, Toxicator, was forced to close on its opening day after a burst pipe caused a leak ...

Alton Towers has issued a statement after its newest ride was forced to temporarily close on its first day. Thrill-seekers had turned up at the theme park, near Stoke-on-Trent, on the opening day ...

She was born in New London, Connecticut. Rita’s life was full of excitement. She spent early years working in New York City as a cigarette girl at the Copacabana and The Latin Quarters.

Bianca Sammut, Vice President of Alton Towers Resort, said: “Alton Towers is renowned for consistently delivering new and reimagined thrills for our fans and as the UK’s only topspin ride ...

From frenzied school trips to family days out, Alton Towers has a special place in our hearts. And now, fans are being treated to a brand new rollercoaster. Joining the likes of Nemesis and Rita ...