NEWPORT, Wales, September 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alton Towers comes out on top but less than 5% of consumers think theme parks offer good value for money

NEW YORK, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Merlin Entertainment's expansive U.S.

Britain's Alton Towers theme park says it is considering revisions to its dress code amid a rise in popularity of revealing Speedo swimwear for men. Rachael Lockitt, public relations manager with the Alton, England, theme park said managers are discouraging male patrons from wearing Speedos and may consider a full ban if the fashion choice continues to be an issue, Sky News Online reported Thursday. With the heat wave over the weekend, we saw a big increase in men wearing tight Speedos, Lockitt said.

By ED JAMES A MAN died and two people were seriously injured when a coach plunged down a steep embankment last night. One woman was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition and 20 more were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

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