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One of England's best-known theme parks has closed permanently "with immediate effect". Flambards announced this morning that it would be closing its doors after a "difficult decision" was taken over its future following a drop-off in visitor numbers.The park was home to the Skyraker twisting drop ride, Thunderdome waltzers, Colorado River Log Flume and Western Mine Train.The Cornwall park, which first welcomed visitors in 1976, has faced a series of challenges leading to the retirement of some of its classic rides.

Jose Mourinho launched a furious rant against VAR following Fenerbahce's controversial clash against Trabzonspor. Sofyan Amrabat fired the former Manchester United boss' side to victory late into stoppage time as the Süper Lig title race builds a head of steam.

A mum-of-two says she knew she had to lose weight after relying on a mobility scooter to get around on holiday. Amy Cunningham, 37, gained five stone after having her second child and eventually became a size 22.

Police made a discovery in a 'back street' after receiving several calls from concerned Bury residents. PCSOs patrolling Manchester Road Park spotted two males 'acting suspiciously' yesterday (November 3).

A 10-year-old girl proudly told her friends about her 'new pet' before it killed her. Tributes have been paid to 'lovely little lass' Savannah, who was mauled to death by an XL Bully.

A Scots park has been branded 'Ratland' after skin-crawling footage showed a historic site over run with pests in a plush neighbourhood.

Police have issued a warning ahead of Bonfire night after a group of youths allegedly aimed fireworks at people in a busy park.

Deftones have played their version of Japan’s ‘Ghosts’ live for the first time at their Día De Los Deftones festival – watch footage below.The band were headlining the fifth iteration of their own curated festival at Petco Park in San Diego on Saturday (November 2), where they gave a live debut to their cover of the 1982 synth-pop classic, the studio version of which they released as a bonus track to their 2010 album ‘Diamond Eyes’.The set also included a number of other rarities, including 2003’s ‘Hexagram’ and 1997’s ‘Lhabia’ for the first time since 2018 and ‘Rickets’ for the first time since 2019.See fan-captured footage from the show here:‘Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)’ ‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’ ‘Lhabia’ ‘Tempest’ ‘Swerve City’ ‘Beware’ ‘Beauty School’ ‘Diamond Eyes’ ‘Rx Queen’ ‘Rapture’ ‘Ghosts’ ‘976-EVIL’ ‘Hexagram’ ‘Rosemary’ ‘Headup’ ‘Around The Fur’ ‘Rickets’ ‘Change (In The House Of Flies)’ ‘Genesis’ ‘7 Words’ Other acts on the bill at this year’s Día De Los Deftones included IDLES, Paris Texas, HEALTH and Sunny Day Real Estate.In other Deftones news, Chino Moreno joined The Smashing Pumpkins on stage in Portland in September for a version of Pumpkins deep cut ‘Jellybelly’.Deftones also announced a North American tour with The Mars Volta for 2025, their first headline stint since 2022. It kicks off in Portland on February, ultimately wrapping in Boston on April 8.

A mum screamed "my baby is dead" after her daughter was mauled to death by a reported XL bully in her home.

More than 100 women will take their bikes onto the dark streets of Manchester for a ride to raise awareness about cycling safety. Participants will be making as much noise as they can through music, whistles and chants in a scheme that has been set up to address women's worries and gender disparity.

A woman walking her dog was grabbed by a man armed with a kitchen knife in broad daylight on Saturday, less than 24-hours after a similar incident in the same area.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsThe 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala attracted some of the biggest stars of film, television, music and art on Saturday night in Los Angeles.Among those spotted at the 13th annual event were Kim Kardashian wearing Princess Diana jewels she bought at an auction, the evening’s co-chairs Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow, Colman Domingo, Andrew Garfield, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Omar Apollo, Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Tilly, Matt Friend, Lisa Ann Walter, Kaia Gerber, Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Chloe Sevigny, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Anna Kendrick, Sarah Paulson, John David Washington, Dev Patel and Eliza Gonzales, among many others.Baz Luhrmann was honored with this year’s film award, presented by Anna Wintour, while sculptor Simone Leigh received the art award from attorney and social justice advocate Brian Stevenson.“I am shaking a bit actually,” Luhrmann said, adding, “In fact, I’m a little bit crying inside.”He later said, “Whether it’s music or fashion or theater or art or film, there are no silos. In the end, all creative people are trying to do is to express themselves, reach out and touch people.

The stars were out en masse for the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Saturday night (November 2) in Los Angeles.

Grinning Brendan Rodgers reckons referee Kevin Clancy was right to show him a yellow card after the Celtic boss was left red-faced by a slip on the touchline.

Autumn is a brilliant time to get out and about.

More than 330 people and the Woodland Trust have objected to a housing development close to protected ancient trees.

Cardi B hit the stage at a rally in support of Kamala Harris at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Friday night (November 1) in West Allis, Wisc.

Oodie, the brand famous for its super cosy wearable blankets, has just launched its Black Puffer Boots. While their blankets are perfect for snuggling up on the sofa, they're not always practical for everyday tasks.

King Charles has reportedly severed financial ties with his scandal-hit brother, the Duke of York. According to a new book by Royal author Robert Hardman, serialised in the Daily Mail, Andrew's annual £1 million "living allowance" has been cut off by Charles – despite reports that Prince Andrew had recently 'won' the battle between them.The move is seen as another effort by the King to distance himself from his younger sibling following his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

There is a diminishing hope that the bodies of a mother and her two children who plunged to their deaths at Niagara Falls will be recovered. Chianti Means, aged 33, scaled the safety barrier at the iconic New York waterfall with her nine year old son Roman Rossman and five-month-old baby Mecca before jumping.

Cardi B hit the stage at a rally in support of Kamala Harris at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Friday night (November 1) in West Allis, Wisc.