In 1903, the Mississippi River flood submerged Alton streets, but business thrived as people used boats to reach stores.

The Temple Theater in Alton, once a top Illinois playhouse, was converted to a movie house in 1925 before being razed.

From Stonehenge to the Giant's Causeway, these world-famous UK attractions can be something of a disappointment in real life.

The old MetLife complex on Madison Square, once a hive of paper-pushing clerks, gains a tall addition that’s all light and ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Merlin, the owner of Legoland, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, has agreed on a deal with Mojang Studios, the creator behind the ...

The virtual blocks and pixellated landscapes of Minecraft, the video game that has entranced a generation, are set to spawn ...

The Met Office is predicting 'heavy snow' for Stoke-on-Trent. It is suggesting that the 'heavy snow' will fall between 2am ...

How many apartments can currently be found for sale in Orient Towers? You can buy from the 123 flats currently listed in Orient Towers. What is the asking price range for an apartment available for ...

St Albans is a city steeped in history, its roots stretching back to Roman Britain when it was known as Verulamium. From around AD 50, this Roman town flourished, spanning a 125-acre expanse ...

The South West has been home to some incredible theme parks, but faced with national competition from the likes of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, many have had to close their doors. Sadly, a number of ...

A team which has designed iconic Alton Towers rides for decades is facing an uncertain future. Merlin Entertainments is reviewing the future of its Merlin Magic Making (MMM) team. It leaves 30 ...