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Alton Towers owner U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

Theme park owner COO apologises after petition to reverse the decision reaches 25,000

The Independent UK

Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers

The trial will prevent anyone who has difficulty with crowds from using the disability access pass

The Independent UK

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Guardian - UK

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A captive audience for the king’s speech

The Guardian - UK

‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app

Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the world

The Guardian - UK

Penguins happier in ‘basement’ than outside, London aquarium claims

The top London attraction is under increasing pressure from animal welfare activists to improve conditions for15 gentoo penguins

Evening Standard

What's Going On With Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp (BACQ) Stock Today?

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:BACQ) shares are trending higher Thursday following commentary from Citron Research highlighting the SPAC’s risk-reward profile.

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Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium

Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit.

The Independent UK

Protesters demand penguins 'trapped in basement' of London aquarium are set free

The ‘Free the 15’ campaign claims the Sea Life London Aquarium is keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions without sunlight

Evening Standard

Spotify's new AI plan aims to tackle the music industry's slop problem — here's how

Spotify’s new “artist-first” AI initiative with Sony, Universal, and Warner aims to develop responsible tools that respect copyright and empower musicians.

Tom’s Guide

Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks

Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.

The Independent UK

Thriller night! Halloween demand makes October peak month for Thorpe Park owner

Thorpe Park’s Fright Night event helped October overtake August for visitor numbers at the theme park in 2024.

Evening Standard

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

The lights in the auditorium darken. The cacophony of voices subsides. The enormous screen comes to life, displaying a satellite image of Australia and the scattering of islands directly to the north. The contrast between the dry, orangey red of most of Australia and the deep green of Papua New…

The Conversation

Lego to buy entertainment venues from Merlin for £200m

The Danish toy giant announced the deal to buy the Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres by the end of the year.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Lego to buy discovery centres from entertainment giant in £200m deal

The Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres are based around the world

TechRadar

8 Cool AI tools you haven’t heard of, but should definitely try

AI isn’t just about text and image generation; these tools show the practical, playful, and surprising ways it can be used.

Cycling Weekly

Our best road tyre delivers 'a grip level that is really only limited by your own bravery' – now with 53% off, this Grand Tour-winning rubber is a bargain buy

The Vittoria Corsa G2.0 TLR tyre is not only grippy, but faster and more durable than ever, and currently better than half price at Merlin Cycles

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike

AI-driven nature apps are changing how people engage with wildlife on their hikes

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The Independent UK

Chessington discount codes for July 2025 – save up to £32 on tickets

Save on tickets and overnight breaks with these Chessington promo codes and offers

Space

'Pebble' beaches around young stars join together to form planets

Planetary construction sites around other stars are filled with pebbles, and for the first time radio telescopes have detected these tiny chunks of rock that stick together to form planets.

The Guardian - UK

‘Big metal rollercoasters beat AI’: Legoland owner’s boss on the thrill of theme parks in a tech world

Fiona Eastwood says real-life experiences that bring people together are vital in the battle for attention in the digital era

The Guardian - UK

How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby

In a world of stress and social media, birding offers something completely different. And it is now easier than ever to get to know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff

The Conversation

Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society

It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn’t just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that support basic research requires that discoveries be shared with nonscientists. This component, referred to as “broader impacts” by the National Science Foundation, can make a big difference for K-12 students and…

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s Leonardo given £165m UK military helicopter contract

Extension to deal over Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet comes as government plans to increase defence spending

Evening Standard

Alton Towers and Legoland owner confirms Fiona Eastwood as chief executive

Fiona Eastwood became interim chief executive in November last year, replacing former boss Scott O’Neil, who left after two years at the helm.

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