It’s been a long time coming, but a brand-new Gangsta Granny-themed immersive ride is finally opening to the public at Alton Towers next week.
The new multi-sensory attraction – which is expected to whizz, twist and spin through the sewers on a 360° special effect-laden ride – will see guests go on an “exhilarating journey” as they try to pull off the “greatest heist in the history of the world” in an attempt to steal the Crown Jewels.
Passengers will see, feel, hear and even smell a re-telling of the Gangsta Granny story.
David Walliams – the renowned comedic actor and TV-personality, turned children’s author of the Gangsta Granny series – visited the Staffordshire-based theme park last month to give his seal of approval to the resort’s newest attraction based on his best-selling novels.
He also welcomed six children from a local primary school to be the first in the world to experience the new ride.
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“It’s an incredible feeling, I did feel very emotional,” David Walliams admitted.
“The book was written just over 10 years ago, and it’s now famous enough to have its own ride at Alton Towers [which is] pretty mind-blowing since I came here as a kid”.
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He added: “I just loved going on the ride, and I can’t wait to come back with my son and nephew because they are both under 10 – I mean they both will absolutely freak out when they get to experience it”.
The new Gangsta Granny-themed ride is the latest addition to the resort’s The World of David Walliams attraction, which also gives eager visitors the chance to get their hands on bargains from Raj’s Shop, see a host of Royal Guards brought to life on-site, and visit the Royal Carousel to race on regal thoroughbreds.
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Gangsta Granny: The Ride is launching on Monday 17th May.
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That’s not all either, as alongside the launch of the new ride, you can also enjoy a fully-immersive Gangsta Granny overnight experience, and stay in a uniquely-themed room surrounded by the book’s much loved characters and hidden treasures.
You can find more information about Gangsta Granny: The Ride and The World of David Walliams via the Alton Towers website here.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
12th May 2021 
