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December 24th 2009 : Merry Christmas from Towers Times
	As Alton Towers resort closes for a short Christmas holiday, all the team here at Towers Times would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas! To celebrate, we'd like to offer you a fascinating insight into the history and development of the Secret Weapon projects at Alton Towers!		MORE >>>

December 22nd 2009 : Water Park Opening hours Slashed!
	In a bizarre move, the resort have massively cut the opening hours of the Alton Towers Water Park.		MORE >>>

December 19th 2009 : Speculated Sonic Spinball
	Towers Times can confirm that colour changes are in progress on Spinball Whizzer, adding fuel to the rumours of a re-theme for the 2010 season.		MORE >>>

December 17th 2009 : 2010 Theme Park Opening Hours Unveiled
	Alton Towers Resort have released details on the theme park's 2010 opening schedule.		MORE >>>

December 15th 2009 : Corkscrew's trademark loops to become artwork
	Plans have been submitted by Alton Towers for Corkscrew's double loop to take pride of place on the park's entrance plaza.		MORE >>>

December 13th 2009 : Nemesis added to February Rides Line-Up!
	Alton Towers Resort have added rollercoaster "Nemesis" to the ride line-up for their February Half Term event!		MORE >>>

December 10th 2009 : Thirteen: The Sixth Secret Weapon!
	Alton Towers have finally revealed the true identity of their new-for-2010 £15million rollercoaster attraction as "Thirteen". The number, which has many connotations of "fear" and "unluckiness", will presumably be used in all marketing henceforth.		MORE >>>

December 7th 2009 : Alton Towers "best in the UK"
	Alton Towers has won a prestigious award at a glitzy ceremony in London, to mark the 2009 British Travel Awards.		MORE >>>

November 27th 2009 : Show your support!
	As the renowned Mitch Hawker worldwide Rollercoaster poll gets underway, we give you the links and details to make sure you get your vote counted!		MORE >>>

November 23rd 2009 : Familiar face recruited at Alton Towers
	Alton Towers has employed Simon Cowell's former bodyguard as the park's new security consultant.		MORE >>>

November 15th 2009 : Selected 2010 Ticket Prices Published
	Through ticket sales on lastminute.com, a limited number of ticket prices for the 2010 season have already been released.		MORE >>>

November 10th 2009 : SW6 marketing steps up a gear
	Alton Towers and their PR partners have released further information on the new addition to the park in 2010.		MORE >>>

November 9th 2009 : Local Road Closures over Winter
	If you're looking to enjoy the Alton Towers Winter activities or hotels, be aware that Alton Village will be closed to all traffic in November & December		MORE >>>

November 8th 2009 : P!nk all set for unique theme park setting
	The upcoming P!nk concert to be held in June 2010 will benefit from a unique theme park setting.		MORE >>>

November 8th 2009 : Theme Park closes after 2009 season
	Alton Towers 2009 season has come to an end.		MORE >>>

November 3rd 2009 : P!NK - Live at Alton Towers in 2010!
	P!nk's Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour is set to roll into Alton Towers on 27th June 2010! Tickets go on sale on Monday 9th November, so get yours soon as they are sure to sell quickly.		MORE >>>

November 2nd 2009 : Halloween Scarefest comes to an end
	The resort-wide Scarefest event has come to an end after just over two weeks of terrifying scares and family frights, with just 6 days left until the end of the 2009 season!		MORE >>>

October 9th 2009 : SW6 Name revealed?
	New promotional material has been released by Alton Towers which possibly give a hint as to the name of the ride.		MORE >>>

October 1st 2009 : SW6 Track construction commences.
	Work has now begun on constructing the track for the SW6 Roller coaster.		MORE >>>

September 27th 2009 : Burnt out Skyride station is removed
	Work has begun on the Skyride station in Cloud Cuckoo Land after a serious fire earlier this season.		MORE >>>

September 18th 2009 : SW6 Track arrives.
	The track for the SW6 roller coaster has now finally arrived on park.		MORE >>>

September 15th 2009 : Google Street View to feature Alton Towers?
	Reports have emerged this morning that Google representatives are on park recording images for inclusion on their Street View service.		MORE >>>

September 13th 2009 : Theme Park confirms Adrenalin Week 2009
	Alton Towers have confirmed that Adrenalin Week will make a return in November, after an absence in 2008. It also means that the theme park season has now been extended by 6 days.		MORE >>>

September 6th 2009 : February 2010 details revealed
	Alton Towers have released details of ride availability for their now staple February opening, next coming in 2010!		MORE >>>

September 3rd 2009 : Halloween preparations begin!
	Alton Towers have once again closed the Towers ruins to guests, so that their secret Halloween preparations can begin...		MORE >>>

August 21st 2009 : Alton Towers reveal 2010 opening day
	Along with their Winter brochure release, Alton Towers have revealed the opening day for the 2010 season which, most likely, will also be the opening day for the new rollercoaster - codenamed Secret Weapon Six.		MORE >>>

August 20th 2009 : Park ticket prices rise again
	Alton Towers have increased the price for most of their theme park tickets this month.		MORE >>>

August 11th 2009 : SW6 Marketing campaign begins
	Alton Towers have begun a marketing campaign for their new attraction due to open in 2010.		MORE >>>

August 10th 2009 : 'Inappropriate' Speedos Ban at Water Park
	Alton Towers have apparently banned Speedos at the water park for being un-family friendly		MORE >>>

July 29th 2009 : Ashes Fever hits the Towers
	Alton Towers' latest PR stunt will see free entry offered to guests arriving at the theme park in Cricket Whites this Thursday.		MORE >>>

July 23rd 2009 : Resort all set for summer
	Alton Towers Theme Park and Water Park will extend opening hours across the summer - starting this weekend.		MORE >>>

July 23rd 2009 : Skyride to be closed "for the forseeable future"
	The Cloud Cuckoo Land Skyride station has been completely gutted by fire, after the incident was first reported late on Tuesday evening.		MORE >>>

July 22nd 2009 : Fire at Alton Towers Skyride
	A fire has broken out in the Skyride Station at Cloud Cuckoo Land at Alton Towers Theme Park. The Emergency Services are in attendance and the theme park will open as usual on Wednesday.		MORE >>>

June 28th 2009 : Long Term Plan Consultation ends
	Alton Towers' public consultation regarding the resorts Long Term development plan has come to an end.		MORE >>>

June 24th 2009 : Massive 10-year plan revealed!
	Alton Towers will unveil their 10 year development plan to the world as a public consultation gets underway this weekend. For details, read on!		MORE >>>

June 19th 2009 : New Alton Towers Guide Launches
	Today sees the launch of a brand new pocket guide to Alton Towers, available from a range of internet booksellers, covering just about everything the visitor to the park might need to know before their visit to Alton Towers.		MORE >>>

June 1st 2009 : Skyride Sings Again
	The new Skyride gondola's for the theme parks main transportation system have audio for the first time.		MORE >>>

May 21st 2009 : 2010 Ride Manufacturer
	TowersTimes can confirm the manufacturer of Secret Weapon Six, the new multi-million pound rollercoaster due to open in the spring of 2010		MORE >>>

May 19th 2009 : On Ride Photo prices rise
	The cost of single on ride photographs has risen at Alton Towers Resort.		MORE >>>

May 6th 2009 : Third hotel under consideration
	It has been revealed that Alton Towers are looking into a third resort hotel to compliment the existing Splash Landings and Alton Towers hotels in a further boost the resort.		MORE >>>

April 25th 2009 : Power cut affects rides & park
	Alton Towers suffered a large power cut that affected rides and operations in certain areas of the park late on Saturday morning for around 90 minutes.		MORE >>>

April 23rd 2009 : Wobble World goes topsy turvy
	Alton Towers' latest new land will finally be completed on Friday, 25th April as Wobble World gets a host of brand new topsy-turvy play equipment!		MORE >>>

April 21st 2009 : Nemesis told to "shut up"
	In reponse to complaints regarding increased noises from the iconic Nemesis rollercoaster, Alton Towers have had the manufacturer on site to fix the problem.		MORE >>>

April 17th 2009 : Nemesis' Roar angers local residents
	One of Alton Towers' most famous attractions, Nemesis, has been angering some local residents this week after its characteristic "roar" suddenly got louder.		MORE >>>

April 14th 2009 : Rides suffer after the Easter rush
	Rita - Queen of Speed was closed on Monday (13th April) for the whole day as technical services attempted to get the ride operating again. Spinball Whizzer was also unavailable for some hours as the park saw one of it's worst days for downtime in some time.		MORE >>>

April 9th 2009 : YourDay Call in Administrators
	The much troubled company that brought Yourday to Alton Towers has called in Administrators to liquidate the company's assets, effectively bringing the availability of the short lived DVD souvenir to an end.		MORE >>>

April 1st 2009 : News stories tickle the fancy of TT viewers on April Fools.
	TowersTimes would like to confirm that there have been no hotel plans released for 2012, and that the Speedo-clad 50 year old that jumped into the Shark pool inside the new Sea Life aquarium was, after all, a complete figment of the imagination. We would, however, like to thank forum member "Dave" for his contribution of superb hotel designs. Thanks for sharing April Fools Day 2009 with us and thanks to Alton Towers Almanac for the collaboration on the hotel plans!		MORE >>>

March 30th 2009 : 2009 Season Splashes Into Life!
	The 2009 season is now upon us, with Alton Towers opening its gates on Saturday, unveiling the brand new attraction Sharkbait Reef, and a brand new Family area, Cloud Cuckoo Land.		MORE >>>

March 17th 2009 : Early Ride Time changes for 2009
	Alton Towers have announced changes to Early Ride Time for 2009. It will be available for Annual Pass holders, hotel guests and those booking online through the official website.		MORE >>>

March 12th 2009 : 2010 Rollercoaster Approved!
	Alton Towers new rollercoaster for the 2010 season has been approved, just minutes ago, by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. The ride, which will replace the Corkscrew, is dubbed to have world first features and has been codenamed "Secret Weapon Six".		MORE >>>

March 8th 2009 : 2010 Rollercoaster decision expected this week
	Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are expected to make a decision on the 2010 rollercoaster at Alton Towers on Thursday, 12th March. We take a look at the details in the run up to the decision.		MORE >>>

March 8th 2009 : Revised pricing for the Water Park Annual Pass
	Alton Towers have published the revised prices for the Water Park annual pass, after it emerged the initial prices were for an introductory period only. Click "more" to find out!		MORE >>>

March 4th 2009 : 2009 Map Launches
	The 2009 Alton Towers map was launched in The Sun today. As has become tradition, the daily newspaper ran a feature on the park in the run up to the start of the new season on 28th March. It was also revealed that the Ug Swinger, which will relocate to Cloud Cuckoo Land as a giant mushroom, will now be known as the Twirling Toadstool and the Cred Street Playground will become Wobble World. Click "More" for a look at the new map!		MORE >>>

March 3rd 2009 : Theme Park gears up for 2009 season!
	As we enter March, Towers Times takes a closer look at what the 2009 season, which begins in less than 4 weeks, holds for visitors to the theme park! Click "more" to find out.		MORE >>>

March 1st 2009 : Full 2009 Ticket Tariffs Revealed
	Click "more" to find out the details of on-the-day prices for Alton Towers in 2009!		MORE >>>

February 26th 2009 : Row breaks out over £5.00 parking charge
	Alton Towers' decision to increase its car parking charge has been met with a mixed reaction in the local area and across the online community. Click "more" to read on.		MORE >>>

February 22nd 2009 : Theme park returns to closed season
	The Theme Park's successful February half term opening has come to an end, with just under 5 weeks until the main season begins.		MORE >>>

February 15th 2009 : Parking fee rises 25% for 2009
	Alton Towers have increased the "nominal" car parking charge for day visitors by 25%. Click "more" to read on.		MORE >>>

February 6th 2009 : 2009 Theme Park Opening Hours Revealed
	Alton Towers have released their preliminary opening hours for the 2009 season, confirming the dates for Scarefest and the extended summer opening hours. Click "more" to read on...		MORE >>>

January 28th 2009 : Hill Fort May Delay New Rollercoaster
	Work on the 2010 Rollercoaster could be delayed due to claims that the ride will cover a historical site on the grounds of the park. Click 'more' to read on...		MORE >>>

January 21st 2009 : "Sharkbait Reef" and "Cloud Cuckoo Land" in 2009!
	More details have come to light regarding the Cred Street refurbishment and new Sea Life Aquarium opening at Alton Towers in 2009. Click "more" to read on!		MORE >>>

January 19th 2009 : "Explorers" Pizza-Pasta Buffet for Katanga Canyon!
	Plans have now been released online for the new and improved food outlet in Katanga Canyon! Click "more" to read on.		MORE >>>

January 10th 2009 : Grab a Winter Hotel Bargain!
	The lowest-price rooms since December 2006 have been made available by Alton Towers for stays on selected nights between now and the end of March! Click "more details" to read on...		MORE >>>

January 8th 2009 : 2009 Prices Announced
	Alton Towers have started to reveal their prices for 2009. To see the price tariff, click 'more'.		MORE >>>