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Edinburgh Live
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh getting new fair at shopping centre with thrill-seeking rides
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Galactic Carnival set to land at the Westside Centre (formerly West Side Plaza), Edinburgh, throughout May, bringing two new experiences never before seen in the City Two brand-new thrill-seeker experiences, Ultra Buzz and Star Flyer, will make their debut in Edinburgh as part of the fair in Wester Hailes between May 2 and May 25. Organisers say the family-friendly carnival promises an interstellar adventure packed with thrilling rides, delicious food, and fun for all ages and will feature more than 20 rides as well as food stalls and carnival games. The Ultra Buzz ride is a pendulum-based fun fair ride, spinning 360 degrees high into the air. Riders sit on the outside of a swinging arm, and fly through the air, rotating at the same time, whilst the Star Flyer is one of the tallest swings in Europe, at 196 ft. tall. Neither ride has ever visited the Capital before, with excitement and anticipation building amongst adventure seekers hoping to take on some of Scotland's most adrenaline-inducing experiences! A spokesperson for organiser, MT Attractions, said: 'We are excited to bring Galactic Carnival to Edinburgh, featuring two rides that have never been seen here before. Both Ultra Buzz and Star Flyer will attract riders looking for the ultimate experience, and we can't wait to bring this star-studded event to the Capital for the very first time.' Running seven days a week, Galactic Carnival Edinburgh will offer Unlimited Ride Wristbands, allowing visitors to enjoy four hours of non-stop excitement. Tickets start from £13. Monday to Thursday are off-peak days, and Friday to Sunday are peak days. For information on the Galactic Carnival Edinburgh, please visit To buy tickets:
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Group gets stuck, suspended in air on ride at Elitch Gardens
DENVER(KDVR) — A group of about 40 people was suspended in the air after a ride got stuck at Elitch Gardens on Saturday afternoon. The group was stuck for about 45 minutes. The Denver Fire Department, including the High Angle Team, got a call about the incident and were on the scene, but their intervention was not necessary as the park staff were able to slowly lower the ride. 'Issue occurred at park close. The ride will go through a thorough safety inspection, as we do all rides daily. No one was evacuated from the park,' said a spokesperson from Elitch Gardens in a statement to FOX31. Colorado football players in the 2025 NFL Draft The group was stuck on the Star Flyer ride, which stands at 17 stories tall and spins riders on swings at the top of the ride. Fortunately, the riders were on the way down from the peak and were said to be within a rescueable distance, about 20 feet, for the High Angle Team. The Denver Fire Department said the High Angle Team regularly practices at the park in case of scenarios similar to this one. The incident occurred just as the park was closing, and guests outside the gates of the park said they were surprised to see firetrucks standing by. 'People were like yelling, and we got scared, and we came out, and then we saw everything and didn't know what was happening,' said a parkgoer. No guests were injured during the stall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Anger as fair ride firm returns to scene of crash
Two women injured in a fairground ride crash have spoken of their anger after learning the company involved was operating another ride in the same place. Thirteen people were hurt when the 55m (180ft) City Star Flyer on Centenary Square, Birmingham, lurched backwards before crashing to the ground on 12 December. The incident is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), but Danter Attractions, which operated the ride, has been running another on the square during Spring Fun Fest, which started on 11 April. The firm said it would not comment due to the ongoing investigation, but that the safety of its customers remained "paramount". A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said all the necessary safety processes had been followed for the latest event. BBC employee Louise Brown was among those who crashed to the ground in last year's incident, suffering injuries to her face, legs and arms. After learning Danter Attractions was involved in the Spring Fun Fest, she told BBC Midlands Today: "I feel that it's disrespectful to the victims of the Star Flyer accident. "There were 13 of us on that ride, we are all still suffering from ongoing physical injuries, as well as the mental and emotional injuries." She said injuries to her legs still affected her, and that she had been taking medication for anxiety. "We were very, very fortunate that we weren't low enough to actually crash into anything, we just hit the floor," she added. Nadiya Allom was on the City Star Flyer with her brother Syek and sister Radiya when the incident happened. The women were hit by flying glass while Syek crashed into the ticket booth, injuring his head. Ms Allom said her back still hurt from the crash and the mental trauma she suffered had left her with a fear of fairground rides. "My goal last year was to be more adventurous, but I'm more limited now due to that event so I have been affected quite a bit," she said. Ms Allom accused Danter Attractions of not having a "sense of care" and said nobody had been in touch with her about the progress of the HSE investigation. "I think it's nonsensical that they're back so soon," she added. An HSE spokesperson said the investigation was still ongoing and it was currently reviewing technical findings. Following December's incident, two people, aged 55 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. They have since been told that they will face no further action, West Midlands Police said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'We were having fun and then four minutes of hell' Injured woman speaks of terror in Star Flyer crash Two in hospital after fair ride 'drops to ground' Two rides to reopen after City Star Flyer crash Two arrested over fairground ride crash Health and Safety Executive Danter Attractions
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Anger as fair ride firm returns to scene of Birmingham crash
Two women injured in a fairground ride crash have spoken of their anger after learning the company involved was operating another ride in the same people were hurt when the 55m (180ft) City Star Flyer on Centenary Square, Birmingham, lurched backwards before crashing to the ground on 12 incident is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), but Danter Attractions, which operated the ride, has been running another on the square during Spring Fun Fest, which started on 11 firm said it would comment due to the ongoing investigation, but that the safety of its customers remained "paramount". A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said all the necessary safety processes had been followed for the latest employee Louise Brown was among those who crashed to the ground in last year's incident, suffering injuries to her face, legs and learning Danter Attractions was involved in the Spring Fun Fest, she told BBC Midlands Today: "I feel that it's disrespectful to the victims of the Star Flyer accident."There were 13 of us on that ride, we are all still suffering from ongoing physical injuries, as well as the mental and emotional injuries." She said injuries to her legs still affected her, and that she had been taking medication for anxiety."We were very, very fortunate that we weren't low enough to actually crash into anything, we just hit the floor," she Allom was on the City Star Flyer with her brother Syek and sister Radiya when the incident women were hit by flying glass while Syek crashed into the ticket booth, injuring his head. Ms Allom said her back still hurt from the crash and the mental trauma she suffered had left her with a fear of fairground rides."My goal last year was to be more adventurous, but I'm more limited now due to that event so I have been affected quite a bit," she Allom accused Danter Attractions of not having a "sense of care" and said nobody had been in touch with her about the progress of the HSE investigation."I think it's nonsensical that they're back so soon," she HSE spokesperson said the investigation was still ongoing and it was currently reviewing technical December's incident, two people, aged 55 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers. They were later released under investigation. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
14-02-2025
- BBC News
Planet Fun: Company fined £30k after ride malfunction in Carrickfergus
A funfair operator has been fined £30,000 and a man has been handed a 12-month sentence, suspended for two years, over health and safety breaches arising from the malfunction of a ride in County people including children were injured when the Star Flyer ride malfunctioned at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus in July Johnston, 73 from Mill Cottage Park in Millisle, admitted a charge of failing to conduct his undertaking in such a way that others were not exposed to risks to their health and safety on 14 July of that who was self-employed at the time, appeared in the dock at Belfast Crown Court on Friday. Global Events and Attractions, which is based in Bellshill in Scotland, admitted two health and safety breaches on 12 July - namely failing to ensure a safe system of work and failing to protect the health and safety of representative Kristopher Tosh attended the sentencing via videolink. 'Grave emotional trauma' Judge Gordon Kerr KC said: "These were members of the public who were paying for the privilege of being frightened, not paying to actually be hurt and frightened."The court heard that between 35 and 38 people, including children, were on the Star Flyer and, during the course of the ride, some of the chairs swung out and impacted against the perimeter the ride began to rise, some of the patrons in the chairs then hit lighting and display signs attached to the of those on the ride later described using his feet to avoid a ride was brought to a halt and some customers had to climb out of the chairs as the locked safety bar mechanisms would not were taken to an emergency department.A prosecuting barrister said that although the injuries were thankfully not serious, they did suffer "grave emotional trauma". 'A nightmare' The judge revealed that in one statement, a man who was on the ride said he would "never forget what happened that day". The man said: "What we went through was awful. I find it difficult even trying to put it into words."What started as a family fun day that summer turned into a nightmare. My physical injuries have gone but my mental injuries remain with me."In the aftermath of the incident, the ride in question underwent an examination and after several defeats were identified, both Global Events and Attractions and Johnson were charged with health and safety barrister said there had never been a complaint made against his client "over the entirety of his working life".Judge Kerr said he accepted this and had taken into account several positive references as well as the pensioner's age, mental health issues and clear criminal said he had also considered Global Events and Attractions "good reputation" and lack of any previous health and safety both the company and Johnson had co-operated with the investigation, Judge Kerr imposed the fine and suspended sentence. 'Very high speeds and forces' The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland carried out an investigation after the a statement, HSENI Inspector Kevin Campbell said: "Funfair operators must ensure that all their attractions are properly designed, erected, and properly maintained. "Funfair attractions can operate at very high speeds and forces. In this incident, the patrons were very fortunate they did not suffer any life-threatening conditions as a result of the attraction malfunctioning."HSENI will not hesitate to recommend the prosecution of businesses and individuals who fail to provide safe working conditions for their employees or expose members of the public to danger."
