Inside the abandoned Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire
Generations of schoolchildren have fond memories of Oakwood Theme Park. Now, its rollercoasters stand silent and overgrown. Explore the story of its permanent closure.
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Primrose Hill closed for NYE as parks locked across London
Major London parks including Primrose Hill are locked and barricaded for New Year's Eve, sparking local fury. The Royal Parks cite public safety after last year's 30,000-strong crowd and a fatal stabbing.
Boy, 10, killed in water slide horror at US park
The tragic death of Caleb Schwab on the Verrückt water slide in 2016 exposed critical safety failures and sparked a legal battle. Read the full investigation.
Major fire at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park on Boxing Day
A huge fire tore through the popular Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on Boxing Day evening. Emergency services worked overnight to extinguish the blaze, with an investigation now underway. Read the latest updates.
12 Free US State Parks as Beautiful as National Parks
Discover America's unsung natural wonders. These 12 state parks offer epic scenery, from waterfalls to castles, without the crowds or entry fees. Plan your escape.
UK's abandoned attractions from Disneyland rival to pyramid
Discover the incredible UK theme parks and landmarks that were planned but never built, from a £2.5bn Disneyland rival to a 300ft Trafalgar Square pyramid. Explore what could have been.
Santa's Enchanted Forest closes after 40 years
South Florida's iconic Christmas theme park, Santa's Enchanted Forest, has permanently shut its gates after nearly four decades, marking the end of an era for festive family entertainment.
Go-Kart Crash Leaves Autistic Woman With Shattered Pelvis
Chloe Smith, an autistic woman, suffered catastrophic injuries after her go-kart accelerated uncontrollably at Fun Land. Her parents are now suing for $1 million. Read the full investigation.
Netflix opens first free amusement park in US
Netflix opens its first free 'Netflix House' amusement park in Pennsylvania, featuring immersive attractions from hit shows like Stranger Things and Squid Game. Explore the future of entertainment now!
SeaWorld profits plunge as visitor numbers decline
SeaWorld Entertainment faces significant financial challenges as summer attendance declines and profits fall, raising questions about the marine park's future strategy.
Investigation After Passenger Falls From Missouri Rollercoaster
Shocking safety investigation launched at Worlds of Fun amusement park after a woman falls from the Mamba rollercoaster, raising urgent questions about ride safety protocols and passenger security.
Pet abandonments surge 31% in UK welfare crisis
New RSPCA data reveals a heartbreaking 31% increase in pet abandonments across England and Wales, with economic pressures creating a perfect storm for animal welfare charities.
Six Flags America Theme Park Closes in Maryland
Six Flags America in Maryland has unexpectedly closed its doors, leaving thrill-seekers disappointed and raising questions about the future of the popular amusement park.
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
Two girls injured in North Carolina Ferris wheel fall
Two young girls hospitalised after falling from moving Ferris wheel at North Carolina State Fair, sparking urgent safety investigation into the shocking incident.
Two girls fall from Ferris wheel at Louisiana festival
Shocking incident at New Roads festival as two young girls fall from moving Ferris wheel, prompting major emergency response and investigation into ride safety standards.
Girls abandoned on Ferris wheel in freezing Louisiana incident
Shocking incident at Louisiana amusement park as two girls, aged 7 and 9, were left stranded on a Ferris wheel for hours in near-freezing conditions after staff allegedly abandoned their posts.
Multiple Deaths Investigated at Disney World Orlando
Shocking investigation reveals series of tragic deaths at Florida's Disney World resort, raising serious safety questions at the world's most famous theme park.
Paultons Park: UK's Secret Theme Park Gem
Discover the Hampshire theme park that's beating the queues and delivering magical family experiences without the premium price tag of bigger rivals.
SeaWorld Orlando sued over serious roller coaster injury
A tourist has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando after suffering severe injuries on the Mako roller coaster, alleging negligence and safety failures at the popular theme park.
Amusement Park Ride Malfunction Leaves Riders Upside Down
Dramatic rescue operation at New Hampshire amusement park as multiple riders remain trapped upside down on malfunctioning ride for over twenty minutes
Children's ride collapses at Spanish theme park
Terrifying moment fairground ride disintegrates with children aboard at Spanish festival, leaving young riders dangling 20ft in the air as emergency services rush to scene
Hiker killed in Grampians National Park rockfall tragedy
Tragic rockfall incident claims life of experienced hiker Allan Parks at Victoria's Grampians National Park, raising safety concerns about the popular tourist region.
Carnival ride collapse kills woman, injures 14 at NC fair
A devastating carnival ride failure at a North Carolina fair has left one woman dead and 14 others injured, including children, in a shocking incident that has raised serious safety concerns about amusement attractions.
Boy hospitalised with head injuries after fairground ride accident
A young child has been rushed to hospital with severe head injuries following a shocking incident at a British fairground, sparking urgent safety investigations into amusement ride protocols.
Tel Aviv derby abandoned after pitch invasion chaos
The fiercely contested Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv derby was dramatically abandoned after just 28 minutes when violent pitch invasions and fireworks thrown at players forced officials to halt the match.
Rollercoaster accident victim sues after life-changing injuries
Exclusive: Shylah Rodden speaks out for the first time about suing Chant Amusements after being struck by a rollercoaster at the Royal Melbourne Show, suffering catastrophic injuries that changed her life forever.
World's first retro theme park to open in UK
A revolutionary retro theme park featuring 80s and 90s attractions is coming to the UK, promising nostalgic fun without modern technology. Discover what makes Time Warp the ultimate throwback experience.
Playland Park carnival games rigged in stuffed animal scam
Authorities uncover disturbing truth behind 'rigged' carnival games at Playland Park, where winning was nearly impossible despite what visitors were told.
NJ amusement park dinosaur statue sells for $110,000
A beloved 20-foot dinosaur statue that guarded a New Jersey amusement park for decades has been auctioned for an astonishing $110,000, marking the end of an era for local residents.
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