Thirteen News

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Thirteen Adverts Start

Today saw the start of Thirteen's advertising campaign, with a 5 second 'blipvert' being introduced on TV.

Mar 08, 2010

Rita to be rethemed

Rita & Ug Land are to be re-themed for 2010 to fit in with the new rollercoaster: Thirteen.

Jan 31, 2010 Last Updated: Feb 16, 2010

Cowell's bodyguard to protect SW6

Tony Adkins, Simon Cowell's former personal bodyguard, has been hired by Alton Towers to ensure security around the site for the new 2010 rollercoaster.

Nov 23, 2009

First to Ride Thirteen Search

Celebrity Big Brother winner Alex Reid has launched a competition to find the toughest rollercoaster riders to ride Thirteen before anyone else!

Feb 03, 2010

'Thirteen' confirmed for 2010!

Prepare to ride the world's first 'Psychoaster' when Alton Towers unleash their brand new £15 million ride on March 20th!

Dec 11, 2009

Construction starts on SW6

The first bits of track for Alton Towers' 2010 rollercoaster have been laid!

Oct 01, 2009