'I'm a mum of two - I found a way to get a free day at Alton Towers for my family'

I’ve been staring at the edge of the water…The story of “Moana 2” is indicative of where the movie industry is headed, and the short version is: back in theaters. Effectively, “Moana 2” was initially scheduled to be an animated series for Disney+.

There's a festival vibe at Alton Towers this half term - as the theme park celebrates the 10th anniversary of the UK's only CBeebies Land.

Leah Washington, who was involved in a tragic crash at Alton Towers, has tied the knot with her partner Joe Pugh.The 26 year old was forced to have her leg amputated after being involved in the horror crash on the theme park's The Smiler rollercoaster nine years ago. Her now-husband Joe, was also involved in the accident and he suffered from both kneecaps being smashed and the ability to move one of his fingers.

Joe Swash has said he's got 'two more mouths to feed' after he and wife Stacey Solomon welcomed two tiny ducklings into their home. On Saturday, 25 May, Stacey, 34, revealed that she and Joe, 42, had got the ducklings from former The Apprentice star, Luisa Zissman.The little birds are now at home in Stacey and Joe's £1.3million house in Essex.

Theme parks have become so big these days that many people decide to turn the experience into a short break.

Laundry Day have spoken to NME about landing the opportunity to open for Ed Sheeran, understanding the TikTok algorithm, receiving praise from the likes of Drake and Jack Harlow and their sold-out homecoming gigs.Comprised of singers Jude Ciulla-Lipkin and Sawyer Nunes, along with bassist Henry Pearl and guitarist Henry Weingartner, Laundry Day met back during their freshman year of high school in Manhattan. Since then, they have released five albums – the most recent being 2023’s ‘Younger Than I Was Before’ – and have gone on to open for the likes of Neon Trees, The 1975 and Clairo.The first half of 2024 has seen them achieve viral success on TikTok with videos of the band covering trending songs.

If you want to save money on your next food shop, listen up. Lidl shoppers can get their hands on free fruit next time they pop into the supermarket, which should make your wallet feel a bit healthier at the end of your groceries run.TIkTok guru @catchagem, famous for posting life hacks online, revealed the handy hack online. In a viral video, they revealed how a "spin to win offer" is available every time you hit the aisles.

Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the feminist protest art collective Pussy Riot, was in Berlin when news broke on February 16 of the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic penal colony.

Karen Idelson May 19 is Animation Day at Cannes, with a full day of programming that includes an animation showcase, a panel discussion and other networking opportunities. The event is held in partnership with the Marché du Film. The highlight of the program is the Annecy Animation Showcase, which spotlights five works-in-progress.

It was the late Bob Saget‘s birthday on Friday. To commemorate the occasion, former castmate and friend John Stamos posted a pic that brought together the television family from Full House.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of CBeebies Land we're giving readers the chance to win the ultimate CBeebies experience at Alton Towers Resort - including an overnight themed sleepover! Up for grabs is an overnight stay at one of the on-site accommodations for a family of 4, 4 x 1-day theme park entry tickets, 4 x 1-day Gold Fastrack Passes, free buffet breakfasts, 9-holes of Extraordinary Golf and free parking. Not bad, hey? And that's not all - to mark a decade of CBeebies Land, Alton Towers Resort have announced the return of its Parent and Toddler Pass which gives families discounted access to the full theme park.The pass grants one adult and one child (Under 5 years) into the theme park for just £29 and is exclusively available online during off-peak periods, excluding weekends and school holidays.

A group of Essex mums have gone viral after their "perfect" cover of Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten left viewers in tears.The clip, shared by We Sing UK, based in Harlow, has racked up more than 600,000 views in just a few days, with mums from across the world flooding the comments One person said: "This needs to be franchised! I would love this... I miss singing." Another added: "Oh I adore this. all the feels.

It was Marilyn Monroe who once said 'a smile is the best makeup a girl could wear' but smiling confidently doesn't always come easy when you're self-conscious about your teeth not being quite as white as you'd like them to be. Well, it seems beauty buffs yearning for pearly whites have found a solution and are raving about teeth whitening brand MySweetSmile, which is backed by dentists and been hailed for 'transforming' smiles and leaving teeth 'so much brighter' without breaking the bank.

Ethan Shanfeld Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine’s age-gap romantic adventure “The Idea of You” attracted nearly 50 million worldwide viewers in its first two weeks on Prime Video, becoming Amazon MGM’s No. 1 romantic-comedy debut of all time, according to the studio.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music It’s hard to think of an album with a more confusing backstory than Childish Gambino-aka-Donald Glover’s “Atavista,” which was first released stealthily — with little notice, promotion, cover artwork or even song titles — into a dark world four years ago, in the early days of the pandemic, and originally named after its grim release date, “3.15.20.” The album basically kept its light under a bushel for the past four years, until last month when Glover announced on his Gilga internet radio show that he’d be re-releasing it in the near future. And at midnight this past Sunday, it suddenly appeared on streaming services, with three songs removed and two new ones added, bearing the title Glover said he’d originally intended.

The opening of Co-op Live might have been plunged into chaos, leaving thousands of disappointed music fans in its wake. But pub landlords near the new arena hope that - when it's finally up-and-running - the £365m venue will provide a welcome boost to trade.

Lana Del Rey just announced she will swing into Fenway Park for her first-ever stadium show on Thursday, June 20.Other notable acts set to perform at the Red Sox’ home field these next few months include Hootie and The Blowfish, Noah Kahan, Kane Brown, Foo Fighters and Blink 182.Green Day, Pearl Jam and Def Leppard with Journey are also slated to hit the legendary stadium as well over the summer.And while Del Rey isn’t on tour, she does have one more major gig lined up in the near future.On May 17-19, the “Young and Beautiful” singer is listed as one of the many headliners at Gulf Shore, AL’s Hangout Festival from May 17-19 alongside Zach Bryan, Odesza, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and Jessie Murph.However, if want to see Del Rey live at Fenway, seats are available.Based on our findings, fans can now purchase tickets on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, May 10.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including dates and links to buy tickets can be found here.As noted above, eight giant acts — including Del Rey — are dropping into Fenway this summer when the Sox are away.For a closer look, we’ve got all the information you need about their show dates, start times and links to buy tickets below.Hoping to head to Gulf Shores?If you make it out there from May 17-19, you’ll be treated to performances from all the aforementioned headliners as well as Chappell Roan, The Chainsmokers, Dominic Fike, Cage The Elephant and A Day To Remember.Tickets for the 2024 Hangout Festival can be scooped

A man has told how he got revenge on a mum who blocked his driveway whilst doing the school run.

With heavy rain forecast in many parts of the UK this bank holiday, those going to Alton Towers, Drayton Manor or Thorpe Park might want some extra backup when it comes to being waterproof. Luckily, Amazon is selling emergency ponchos for the whole family, and they've received over 500 five-star reviews.

As summer swiftly approaches, many holidaymakers are looking for ways to cut costs on their travels, including securing free upgrades on flights. A bit of extra legroom and a more comfortable seat can significantly enhance your flight experience, especially if it doesn't cost you a penny.