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THE huge theme park which was dubbed the "UK's Disneyland" has been forced to call in administrators after racking up huge debts. The London Resort first announced plans to build a huge £3.5billion theme park back in 2019 . The six-land theme park hoped to open by 2024 on the Swanscombe Peninsula near Dartford in Kent across 535 acres. However, it has since run into a number of problems since the plans were submitted. This included Natural England’s decision to designate the land as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) after a number of rare species were confirmed to be in the area, including a tiny 1cm jumping spider. Another complication included a new freeport at Tilbury which meant moving one of the ferry terminals from Tilbury to Grays. Read more on theme parks RIDE ON I work at Legoland and these are my secret tips for a visit to the theme park DREAMY The incredible holiday home with its own … [Read more...] about Huge blow for ‘UK Disneyland’ theme park as it calls in administrators

A DINOSAUR theme park is in a roar of words with a rival attraction over slogans. Bosses at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure claim Totally Roarsome has made money by ripping off its branding. Norfolk Dinosaur Park Ltd, which runs Roarr! has brought a High Court legal claim against Roarsome’s West Yorkshire -based parent company Totally Attractions. Roarr! says it registered the wording Roarr-some in 2021 to cover all dinosaur -themed amusement parks, education and entertainment services. But Totally Attractions, which has parks in Cheshire and Yorkshire , has also sold merchandise using the name Roarsome, the claim says. Norfolk Dinosaur Park is seeking to sue them, saying they used a name that is highly similar without consent. Read More on Dinosaurs EYE-SAUR Our seaside town is being ruined by a huge dinosaur head - we want it gone DINO KILLER Asteroid that ended dinosaurs caused waves 30K times stronger than … [Read more...] about Dinosaur theme park set to sue rival attraction after they ‘ripped off their slogan’

Ten Hag backs Man Utd to end season with unbeaten run SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In terms of paving the way for Asian players to make their mark in the Premier League , none have been quite so influential as Manchester United hero Park Ji-sung is proving their worth, as Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes will attest. Park joined United from PSV Eindhoven for just £4million in 2005 and went on to become one of Ferguson's most reliable performers in his seven years at the club - collecting four Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph. Even now, Park remains a cult hero in the eyes of United fans, and Express Sport looks at the story behind his rise to prominence at Old Trafford. Related articles … [Read more...] about Park Ji-sung’s Man Utd regret, ‘nightmare’ Paul Scholes claim and Erik ten Hag comment

A MUM has told of her fear after a man was shot dead in a "targeted attack" in broad daylight close to where kids were playing in a park. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Openshaw, Manchester , at around 2pm on Saturday. A 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene with cops believing he died from gunshot wounds in what they think was a “targeted attack”. Police said a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder are still hunting a second suspect who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle shortly after the shooting. One woman who lives near where the shooting took place told the Manchester Evening News : "It’s really scary. There were kids nearby playing in the park." Another resident claimed that the man had been shot twice to the chest, although this has not been confirmed by the police. Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Additional officers have been deployed to the area this evening as the … [Read more...] about Openshaw shooting: Mum’s fear as man shot dead in broad daylight ‘targeted attack’ while kids play in park nearby

By Richard Fausset , The New York Times NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On a Sunday in January 2022, a Glock 9 mm pistol, serial number AFDN559, disappeared from a Dodge Charger parked near a midtown Nashville bank after someone smashed in the rear driver’s side window. Ten months later, Nashville police officers arrested three teenagers suspected in a series of shootings and discovered a cache of weapons in a nearby apartment. Among them was AFDN559. Forensic analysts would later tie the Glock to three shootings, including an attack in August that wounded four youths and another that wounded a 17-year-old girl in September. In a country awash with guns, with more firearms than people, the parked car — or in many cases, the parked pickup truck — has become a new flashpoint in the debates over how and whether to regulate gun safety. There is little question about the scope of the problem. A report issued in May by the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety analyzed FBI crime data … [Read more...] about The largest source of stolen guns? Parked cars.

“RISHI is doing brilliantly,” a senior Tory MP told me last night. “He’s knocking Keir Starmer all over the park. “Who knows, we might be heading for an October ­General Election. Why wait until we run out of time?” Considering the turmoil of recent months, this would be a remarkably upbeat assessment of Tory fortunes by any rent-a-quote Government lackey. But it is especially telling, coming from one of the 22 diehard Brexit rebels who defied the whips and voted against the PM last week. The overwhelming Commons backing for the PM’s EU deal on Northern Ireland was “a sensational victory”, added this ex-Cabinet minister. Tory tails may not be up, but they are wagging. read more on rishi sunak YOB JOBS Yobs to be made to wash police cars under PM's plan to tackle antisocial behaviour HAIL HARRY PM hails England record goal-scorer Harry Kane as 'all-time great' in video call For the first time in … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak is whacking Keir Starmer all over the park and revived jaded Tory appetite for battle

CHIANG RAI – The winter season at Mount Phu Chi Fa in Chiang Rai’s Toeng district is attracting thousands of visitors coming to see the seas of mist, most spectacularly seen as the morning dawns. But unfortunately, a lot of visitors bring along coffee and food in foam containers and leave the trash scattered around, said Sanit Homnan, chief of Phu Chi Fa National Park. Sanit said currently 1,500 to 2,000 tourists were on the mountaintop every morning and 5,000 in all throughout the day. Sanit said the last number could rise to 20,000 closer to year-end. The temperature on Friday was 11 to 15 degrees Celsius at various spots on the slopes. But he appealed to tourists to not bring food or drinks in foam and plastic containers, which are too often discarded because visitors are tired after climbing 700 metres. He recommended they finish their breakfast before heading up the mountain. … [Read more...] about Phu Chi Fa National Park Chief Makes Appeal for Visitors to Stop Littering

Talk about stunning! New York City brownstones and townhomes are in a class by themselves, simply because there are far fewer of them around, compared to apartments. So when a property like this one, which is owned by the "X-Men" actress Rebecca Romijn , hits the market (even just to rent), it grabs some attention. Just be prepared to pay dearly: The elegant abode in Manhattan's trendy Chelsea neighborhood is listed for $17,500 a month. With historic bones and a modern gut renovation, this gorgeous four-bedroom, three-bath home is truly one of a kind. Romijn's eclectic remodel was featured in Architectural Digest in 2020. Built in 1899, the property has romantic Victorian vibes, but every updated amenity is also in place. During the remodel, many original details in the 2,450-square-foot space were salvaged—including some of the original floors, decorative fireplaces, molding, and exposed brick. The main living area boasts two fireplaces, and the dining room offers … [Read more...] about Rebecca Romijn’s Knockout NYC Townhome Is Up for Rent—Just $17,500 a Month

Police found the victim of an apparent homicide early Sunday near Interstate 580 in East Oakland. Officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation at around 3 a.m. found a man with a gunshot wound on the 1200 block of East 34th Street, near 13th Avenue. He later died of his injuries. Police declined to  identify the victim pending notification of next of kin or release any other information. KTVU reported that the victim was a 23-year-old Stockton man. The 1200 block of East 34th Street is a residential neighborhood off Park Boulevard, bordering the Cleveland Heights and Bella Vista neighborhoods. ShotSpotter is a gunfire location service connected to the communications division of the Oakland Police Department.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s homicide section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950. Reach Sam Whiting: [email protected] … [Read more...] about Man dies of gunshot wounds in East Oakland early Sunday

I tried to save money on a Barcelona city break (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The price of a European city break can quickly soar once you’ve paid to explore attractions or eat a nice restaurant. I wanted to see if I could save money on attractions and food on a city break in Barcelona, Spain , by using some classic travel hacks . Related articles The dirtiest places in a hotel room named The UK’s top trending staycation destination is the ‘perfect city’ Eat out at lunch A meal out in a touristy city like Barcelona could burn through your holiday budget in a flash. Experts recommend eating out at lunch to save money. Many Spanish restaurants have a ‘menu del dia’ which is a set lunch … [Read more...] about I tested travel hacks to see if I could save money on a city break in Spain – the results