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First Dates’ Merlin Griffiths thanks NHS for ‘saving my life’ after tumour op

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has thanked the NHS for “literally saving my life” following surgery to remove a tumour. The 46-year-old Channel 4 star announced in September that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. View this post on ...

21 Apr 2022 at 11:25

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Alton Towers owner Merlin to take control of Cadbury World

Alton Towers owner Merlin has agreed a 50-year-deal to take over control at Cadbury World. Merlin Entertainments, Europe’s biggest theme park firm, has confirmed a deal to buy the operations and brand licences from Mondelez International, ...

02 Feb 2022 at 14:55

Horse Racing

Merlin could prove magic for John Quinn and Imperial Racing

Although enjoying the summer of his dreams on the Flat thanks to the all-conquering sprinter Highfield Princess, John Quinn may have found the horse who could one day return him to the winner’s enclosure on the big jumping days in the ...

16 Dec 2022 at 11:43

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Legoland owner says yearly sales soared to record high

The owner of Legoland and Madame Tussauds has said its yearly sales soared to a record high as more visitors flocked to city-centre attractions and it launched new sites. Merlin Entertainments, which is one of the world’s biggest ...

25 Mar 2024 at 12:00

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Pub giant Marston’s hires Merlin executive to be next boss

Pub firm Marston’s has appointed Justin Platt from Alton Towers operator Merlin Entertainment to be its new boss. He will replace Andrew Andrea, who stepped down as chief executive officer on Friday. It comes after Mr Andrea led ...

17 Nov 2023 at 11:08

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Legoland and Thorpe Park owner rolls out airline-style flexible pricing

Visitors to global attractions including Legoland, Thorpe Park and Madame Tussauds could expect to pay more during peak seasons and less in quieter months, under a pricing model used by sectors such as airlines and hotels. ...

25 Mar 2024 at 16:24

Motoring News

John Dodd’s ‘The Beast’ set to go under the hammer at auction

A legendary classic car known as ‘The Beast’ is set to head to auction next week. Starting off as a rolling chassis built by Paul Jameson in 1966, The Beast began life with a 27-litre Meteor engine from a tank under the ...

01 Mar 2023 at 16:18

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Legoland owner bounces back to profit amid tourism and staycation boom

The return of tourists and families enjoying staycations has propelled sales and earnings for the owner of Legoland and Thorpe Park. Merlin Entertainments, which is one of the world’s biggest operators with more than ...

30 Jun 2023 at 17:14

Georgia Toffolo joins racegoers on the first day of Royal Ascot 2023

Former queen of the jungle Georgia Toffolo joined racegoers on the first day of Royal Ascot. The TV personality, 28, was pictured at the Mindful Drinking Bar by Harrogate Spring Water, as part of a campaign to ...

21 Jun 2023 at 01:33

City

Rich List 2023: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

The billionaire Hinduja family has topped the Sunday Times Rich List for the second year in a row as its fortune jumped by more than £6 billion. Gopi Hinduja and his family, which is behind the Indian ...

19 May 2023 at 15:55

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Alton Towers and Legoland owner confirms Fiona Eastwood as chief executive

The theme park giant behind Legoland and Alton Towers has appointed interim chief executive Fiona Eastwood to the top job on a permanent basis. Merlin Entertainments – which also counts Madame ...

17 Feb 2025 at 09:12

Movies

Team behind Wallace And Gromit picks up two Bafta awards for Vengeance Most Fowl

The team behind Wallace And Gromit has picked up two gongs at the Bafta awards ceremony. The winning film, Vengeance Most Fowl, sees the return of evil penguin Feathers McGraw from the ...

16 Feb 2025 at 21:07

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