TV’s Malory Towers is a riot of midnight feasts. But the reality was a mix of cruelty and cocktails

Midnight feasts, dormitory japes, the unbridled joy of a full tuck box. What could be more wholesome and fun than life at a girls’ boarding school, as depicted in the BBC’s adaption of Malory Towers, which started this week? But does Enid Blyton’s classic really capture the essence of these institutions? Here, our female writers … Read more

Alton Towers closes its waterpark after 39 guests become unwell

Alton Towers closes its waterpark after 39 guests including six children fall unwell and complain of eye and throat irritation Police, ambulance crews and the fire service are in attendance at the scene  Theme park is due to open in three weeks while the water park is already open  But at 1pm today, bosses made … Read more

Alton Towers closes its waterpark after guests fall unwell

Alton Towers closes its waterpark after guests fall unwell and complain of eye and throat irritation Police, ambulance crews and the fire service are in attendance at the scene  Theme park is due to open in three weeks while the water park is already open  But at 1pm today, bosses made the decision to close … Read more