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as I'm able to access the newswires today, here is the latest report from Press Association Scotland, sent to media outlets at 13.48, 28th June 2016. FOUR STILL IN HOSPITAL AS ROLLERCOASTER CRASH PROBE CONTINUES Four people remain in hospital as the investigation into the cause of a theme park...

I'm reading up on the info on how to apply for an Irish passport, as I feel that my British one that I only renewed in January is going to be worthless soon enough (I mean it has 'European Union' plastered over the front). Two passports for easy travel around all our favourite theme parks on the...

As @DiogoJ42 insists I must post some photo's, here's a selection of cakes and whatnot I've made over the last couple of years... (I don't claim to be a great decorator though) The now annual tradition of baking Creme Egg themed goods: Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake - started out as Diogo's...

I will admit, I'd have been disappointed for my car not to have won 'meet fail of the year' because it did so rightfully deserve it! But I am touched it garnered so many nominations for the award! :p And proof is in the pictures. Here it is in all it's failing glory, leaving Phantasialand to...

Quick question - is the award voting open for a week as stated, which means it closes this Sunday 17th? Or closes as stated on Sunday 24th, so it's open for two weeks? :)

Oh :( I can't do a summer trip so count me out then. I'm now only allowed 16 leave days between 23rd July - 9th September. I've already been refused the Aug Bank holiday and I stuck that in before Christmas, and I've now otherwise used my summer hols allocation up on Guiding trips I had the...

Still interested @AstroDan if this continues to be in the potential offing :D Would love to go to Hamburg! Only issue for me now is the huge amount of leave dates I've already inquired about for 2016 and been refused... :(

bit of a heads up! 9.15am, Victoria Derbyshire programme this morning (BBC2) - Victoria Balch is a guest to talk about The Smiler crash.

Off subject a little, but I was born with a congenital heart defect - my old consultant would be proud I now go on rollercoasters in my spare time! :D I have nothing but praise for what the NHS did for me, and more recently my mum after a serious accident which is why I feel its imperative it...

Same, I'm not a Labour voter, but I get to vote in the leadership elections as a union member! Did last time round as well, plus also this time for the deputy leader and London mayoral candidate. I'm undecided how I'm going to rank them all yet, as we have to place them in order of preference...

Should they need to? There's the ride, there's a fence keeping me away from it. He'd just been on the ride, so knew how large, solid and fast it goes. The park have taken reasonable steps to keep the public safe from being hurt without spoiling the experience, that's their responsibility, and...

Echoing really - sympathy for the guests on the train that struck the man, sympathy for any witnesses, and sympathy for those who had to deal with the incident. I hope they will have plenty of support, for some it may be extremely traumatic. But not really sorry for the guest who's died, I'm sad...

Ditto-ing Diogo, this sounds fab! Count me in (assuming the dates are good for us!) :D

For reference, the Associated Press release, and Lawyers statements: SMILER CRASH VICTIM'S LEG AMPUTATED By Press Association (00.17 27th June) A victim of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash has had her right leg amputated below the knee, her lawyer said. Vicky Balch, 20, from Lancashire...

idk, look at our weather but Thorpe has Tidal Wave and inexplicably always has someone going on it! Log flumes are always popular so it makes sense from their standpoint to encourage visitors by building one - it also has family appeal. Technically Ireland already has one in a travelling form...

She will still be able to drive an automatic - with it being her left leg affected an automatic car won't need any adaptions made to it as you don't have a clutch, and the other two pedals are operated with your right foot. It's a small thing, but important in the realms of the lots of things...

FROM ALTON TOWERS SENT TO MEDIA (17.32) Alton Towers Resort will re-open to the public on Monday 8th June at 10am. Nick Varney, Chief Executive Merlin Entertainments said: "The accident last Tuesday was a terrible event for everyone involved. We are very aware of the impact it will have on...

The other phrase to note is: suffered potentially life-changing injuries. Which is also good news. In press speak that means no amputations have occurred. In actuality for the individual of course it will have a massive impact regardless, and potentially still be life changing. That's much more...

Just managed to take a look and there's not a lot extra on the newswires today (may change later, who knows). This is the one statement of significance - positive news though. SURGERY FOR ALTON TOWERS VICTIM Press Association A student who suffered potentially life-changing injuries in the...

*blushes* why thank you :) I will keep an eye out for further bits and pieces from Associated Press, AFP and other official statements given to the media such as from Alton Towers, solicitors, hospitals etc. when I get the opportunity. I agree in a lot of ways that we should probably ignore...