As work continues on Nemesis Sub-Terra during it's planned closure this week, we take a look at what could be in store.

Exisiting booking fees for guests using debit and Amex cards on the official Alton Towers Resort website have been removed

As of tomorrow The Skyride is set to have its opening hours reduced, so the popular transportation attraction will only be available on peak days of the season.

One of Alton Towers' latest attractions, Nemesis Sub-Terra, will be closed for 6 days of maintenance next week

On the 5th and 6th of May 2012, we celebrated TowersTimes.co.uk's 10th Birthday with an event at the Alton Towers Resort.

The BBC reports that a young man had to be rescued from Oblivion's pit today after entering a restricted part of the ride

Alton Towers has lost it's appeal attempting to prevent the Ropers from challenging the theme parks noise levels at the High Court

Alton Towers today made the decision to close it's gates once again, due to the poor weather conditions which are currently affecting the park and surrounding area.

With the 2012 Season now firmly underway, TowersTimes takes a look at a few more of the park’s changes for 2012 as well as some updates that have occurred since the start of the season.

16.4.12: Updated to include Blackhole images

Alton Towers make family friendly changes to the height restriction for the park’s classic ride.

After 24 years stood proudly at the Alton Towers Resort, the Black Hole tent has started to be demolished to make way for Secret Weapon 7.

With the 2012 season now well underway Alton Towers has released new marketing material for the 2013 Secret Weapon 7 project, including posters and a new dedicated minisite.

With adverse weather conditions bizarrely striking the UK today including snow, heavy rain, high wind and low temperatures, Alton Towers has been forced to close its gates today

TowersTimes has learned of plans to rebrand the park by changing its name and even ride names to bring Alton Towers "into the future" and aligned with the current Merlin portfolio. (NB: This was an April Fools' Day joke from TowersTimes)

Alton Towers have today officially opened their doors for the 2012 season with several new attractions and updates to the park.

Hot on the heels of today's earlier news that Nemesis Sub-Terra has been given a 12A rating by the BBFC, Alton Towers have released two new adverts on their YouTube channel.  

The Nemesis: Sub-Terra marketing machine has gone into full-swing as concept art is released and the BBFC gives the ride a 12A rating.

Following the release of reduced opening hours on many dates throughout the 2012 season, Alton Towers now appear to have reversed the decision on many days

Staffordshire Moorlands Council have today granted planning permission for the multi-million pound SW7 rollercoaster, opening in 2013.

AltonTowers.com has been updated with the 2012 opening hours, with some days seeing operating hours cut in comparison with previous years.

On Thursday 15th of March the Secret Weapon 7 rollercoaster planning application will go before Staffordshire Moorlands Council, were the planning decision will be made

Both Submission and Enterprise, which were set to be closed during the 2012 season due to Secret Weapon 7 construction will now open, according to Alton Towers.

TowersTimes take a look at all the changes that have happened at Alton Towers so far this closed season, including Nemesis Sub-Terra, Ice Age 4D and the Fried Chicken Company.

Earlier today, Staffordshire Moorlands Council have revealed the theming plans for the 2013 rollercoaster, Secret Weapon Seven.

Due to the recent cold weather in the UK, Alton Towers have announced that some rides may not open or open later than planned for the start of the Feb Half Term event.

The new food outlet in X-Sector will be opening during the February Half Term Event, replacing KFC.

Further to our article yesterday, Alton Towers have confirmed that Submission and Enterprise will not form part of the line up for the 2012 season.

TowersTimes believes that the parks Enterprise and Submission thrill rides, found in X Sector, could be closed for the duration of the 2012 season

Two promotional images for the two 2012 attractions, Ice Age 4D and Nemesis Sub-Terra, at the Alton Towers Resort have been released.

Today, Staffordshire Moorlands Council have released the full plans for the 2013 rollercoaster in X-Sector.

A new video has been added to the ATR 2012 mini-site, revealing the backstory and name of the new attraction.