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December 24th 2010 : Merry Christmas!
	From all the team at Towers Times, may we take this opportunity to wish all our readers and contributors a very Merry Christmas! May it be filled with lashings of cranberry sauce, extra large sherries and festive fizz.		MORE >>>

December 16th 2010 : Merlin Annual Pass - Our View and Their Response
	TowersTimes has spoke to both Merlin Entertainments and Alton Towers Resort to seek further information about the changes for 2011 to the Merlin Annual Pass.		MORE >>>

December 15th 2010 : Merlin Annual Pass - Renewals, Upgrades and Tesco
	Merlin Entertainments have now revealed further information for those wanting to renew, upgrade or have Tesco vouchers for next years Merlin Annual Pass.		MORE >>>

December 14th 2010 : Merlin Annual Pass - Additional Information
	Further to yesterday's news regarding Merlin Annual Pass changes, further information have now been announced on their Facebook page.		MORE >>>

December 13th 2010 : Free Parking perk to be removed from Annual Pass
	Some of our eagle eyed members spotted a few changes to the Standard Annual Pass terms and conditions, including the removal of free parking at Merlin attractions for standard passes.		MORE >>>

December 11th 2010 : Beastie given reprieve
	Towers Times has learnt that the parks oldest rollercoaster resident, The Beastie, which was believed to have been leaving the park at the end of the 2010 season - has now been given a reprieve!		MORE >>>

December 11th 2010 : The TowersTimes Interview with John Wardley!
	Our festive treat to all our members - catch our exclusive interview with John Wardley and the winning questions (and John's answers of course!) all this week on TowersTimes.co.uk!		MORE >>>

December 5th 2010 : Water Park - Essential Maintenance in January
	Alton Towers Water Park will be closed for an extended period in January - so please check before you travel!		MORE >>>

December 2nd 2010 : Shrek 4D for 2011 - Cancelled
	The Shrek 4D Cinema Attraction that was set to open in 2011 has been cancelled due to issues with Dreamworks.		MORE >>>

November 28th 2010 : John Wardley Interview: Submit your Questions!
	TowersTimes will soon be conducting a Q&A session with ride consultant John Wardley and we want you to ask him the questions.		MORE >>>

November 8th 2010 : Ultimate Fireworks 2010 Video Now Available
	TowersTimes now has HD video footage from the end of season fireworks spectacular.		MORE >>>

November 3rd 2010 : Towers prepare for the Ultimate Fireworks
	As Alton Towers' Halloween celebrations for 2010 become but a memory, the resort are working at haste to prepare the Ultimate Fireworks shows this weekend		MORE >>>

October 30th 2010 : Further Rumours about Shrek 2011
	TowersTimes have learnt a few more details about the rumoured Shrek attraction for 2011.		MORE >>>

October 29th 2010 : A Message from Morwenna
	Morwenna Angove, Sales & Marketing Director at Alton Towers Resort, has today released a message to all fans of the Resort on her very last day at Alton Towers Resort.		MORE >>>

October 20th 2010 : Shrek attraction for 2011?
	Information has emerged today that suggests a Shrek themed attraction could be on the way for 2011.		MORE >>>

October 16th 2010 : Scarefest 2010 launches at Alton Towers Resort!
	Alton Towers have launched their 2010 Scarefest Event with rides open into the darkness, terrifying scare mazes for thrill seekers and haunting horrors for families		MORE >>>

October 5th 2010 : Clowns Rebel as Scarefest Marketing Hots Up
	Alton Towers have been the subject of a protest by angry clowns - upset that the Resort are set to unleash a horrifying Circus themed attraction for their Halloween event - video footage available		MORE >>>

October 1st 2010 : James Paulding leaving Alton Towers Resort?
	Hot on the heels of our announcement regarding the departure of Morwenna Angove, Marketing Director at the resort - now it seems the Head of Experience, James Paulding, could also be moving on		MORE >>>

September 29th 2010 : Morwenna Angove set to leave Alton Towers?
	TowersTimes has been anonymously tipped that Sales & Marketing Director, Morwenna Angove is set to leave Alton Towers Resort this year		MORE >>>

September 13th 2010 : Local press positive over return of Fireworks
	Local press are reporting the first Fireworks at Alton Towers since 2006 with many residents talking positively		MORE >>>

August 13th 2010 : Th13teen: Unlucky for some? Not today!
	If Friday the 13th is an unlucky time for all things 13, the Alton Towers Marketing team have a solution to that superstitious problem...		MORE >>>

July 14th 2010 : Scare Rooms to return for Halloween 2010!
	Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director at Alton Towers Resort has revealed a few pieces of information regarding the forthcoming Scarefest event, which is due to start in October		MORE >>>

June 22nd 2010 : Th13teen Evening Videos now available @ TT!
	The Th13teen Evening presentations with John Wardley are now available to watch at TowersTimes.co.uk!		MORE >>>

June 19th 2010 : Alton Towers past, present future and SW7!
	Alton Towers has released further information about developments past and future, including SW7 at this evening's Th13teen event.		MORE >>>

June 1st 2010 : Th13teen Availabiliy Update
	Please be aware that Alton Towers have stated that Th13teen will be unavailable on Wednesday, 2nd and Thursday, 3rd June due to technical issues that require maintenence. THE RIDE RE-OPENED ON Friday 4.6.10.		MORE >>>

May 22nd 2010 : Towers ready to rock for 30th birthday
	Alton Towers Resort is preparing to party in scorching May sunshine as they celebrate their 30th birthday with a line-up of 80s artists on Sunday, 23rd May		MORE >>>

May 16th 2010 : The Ultimate Fireworks coming this November!
	Alton Towers Resort are preparing to unleash the ultimate Fireworks display as they make a welcome return to the resort for the first time in 4 years on the 5th, 6th and 7th November 2010.		MORE >>>

May 15th 2010 : Towers Scare Maze picks up Screamie accolade
	Alton Towers' Scarefest Maze 'Terror of the Towers: What Lies Within' has picked up a major industry gong in the Screamie awards 2010		MORE >>>

April 28th 2010 : Sonic whizzes into Early Ride Time
	Alton Towers have made improvements to the 2010 Early Ride Time line-up		MORE >>>

April 15th 2010 : Google Street View for Alton Towers now available!
	Google Maps has recently been updated to include the exciting new StreetView footage of the Alton Towers theme park		MORE >>>

April 13th 2010 : Alton Towers Resort hit by powercuts
	Alton Towers has been hit by two power cuts which has affected both resort and the theme park operations in recent days		MORE >>>

March 26th 2010 : Th13teen: Ride Downtime Problems
	Please be aware that Alton Towers have informed guests via their website that Th13teen is currently experiencing technical problems and may not be available for your visit at present. EDIT: Th13teen has now re-opened to guests (Sat, 27.3.10)		MORE >>>

March 26th 2010 : 80's concert to celebrate resort birthday!
	Alton Towers have released details of an upcoming free 80's concert to celebrate the resorts 30th birthday		MORE >>>

March 21st 2010 : Dark Forest Springs to Life as 2010 Season Begins
	Alton Towers have opened their gates for their 30th season, unveiling their brand new coaster Thirteen, set deep within the park's twisted new area, the Dark Forest.		MORE >>>

March 11th 2010 : Ben and Jerry's drops in to Alton Towers
	It has been brought to our attention that Ben and Jerry's will swashbuckle their way into Alton Towers Resort in 2010!		MORE >>>

March 8th 2010 : Th13teen ads hit TV screens
	The first "blipverts" for the new 2010 coaster "Th13teen" have hit TV screens today.		MORE >>>

March 5th 2010 : Th13teen Preview Weekend: Statement
	Alton Towers have taken the decision to cancel the upcoming preview weekend for 2010's new coaster, Th13teen and a statement has now been issued from the Head of Marketing at the Resort.		MORE >>>

March 4th 2010 : 2010 Map Launches
	Alton Towers 2010 park map launched today in the Sun. Following the same style as the past two maps, this year's introduces the park's new ride, Thirteen, in the newly rethemed Dark Forest. The map also confirms Rita has lost her "Queen of Speed" subtitle, as well as revealing the two on-park shows will remain the same as last year.		MORE >>>

February 28th 2010 : 2010 TV Campaigns Begin
	Alton Towers have kicked off their 2010 TV advertising campaigns this weekend - with the classic rollercoaster Nemesis the star attraction as free tickets are offered to everyone in the UK!		MORE >>>

February 21st 2010 : Heavy snowfall closes theme park
	Alton Towers was forced to end the half term opening earlier than expected due to heavy snow fall across Staffordshire.		MORE >>>

February 17th 2010 : Fireworks return to Alton Towers for 2010!
	Alton's famous fireworks are to make a welcome return to the park for the 2010 season.		MORE >>>

February 11th 2010 : Alton Towers opens for February Half Term!
	Alton Towers Resort Theme Park opens its gates for the first time in 2010 this weekend!		MORE >>>

February 1st 2010 : Th13teen trains revealed & chance to ride first!
	An article published in the Sunday Mercury today reveals the first public photo of the new "Th13teen" ride trains as well as details of a chance to ride first!		MORE >>>

January 31st 2010 : Rita Retheme Begins
	New photographs released by Alton Towers confirm that Rita is being rethemed, and will be part of the Dark Forest		MORE >>>

January 23rd 2010 : 2010 Early Ride Time: Line Up Announced!
	The ride/attraction line-up for Early Ride Time has been announced!		MORE >>>

January 22nd 2010 : Sonic Spinball: Logo Revealed
	Alton Towers have revealed the logo for Sonic Spinball		MORE >>>

January 18th 2010 : 2010 Promotional Image Released *UPDATED*
	Take a sneaky peek at the 2010 promotional image for Alton Towers which featured this week in the 2010 Enjoy Staffordshire brochure... Updated 19th January: Now including the portrait version of the 2010 promo image as well.		MORE >>>

January 15th 2010 : Exclusive TowersTimes Thirteen Weekend Discount!
	We've teamed up with Alton Towers for a fantastic 10% off* for all TowersTimes members at the Thirteen Preview Weekend on 12th-14th March at Alton Towers Resort!		MORE >>>

January 9th 2010 : Nemesis takes the crown again
	Nemesis, the 1994 Bolliger & Mabillard Inverted Rollercoaster at the park has once again taken all the glory for looping coasters around the world, in the acclaimed US-based Mitch Hawker Steel Coaster Poll.		MORE >>>

January 9th 2010 : Potential LEGO rebranding of the Water Park?
	Alton Towers Resort's Water Park may eventually be rebranded with a LEGO theme, a Merlin water park designer has said.		MORE >>>

January 3rd 2010 : Sonic Spinball CONFIRMED for 2010
	TowersTimes can confirm that Spinball Whizzer is being rethemed for the 2010 Season.		MORE >>>