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Extinction Rebellion gave it 'the Big One' with a four-day peaceful protest – now what?

The banners have been packed away, the face paint washed off and the Instagram accounts updated. The latest four-day demonstration by environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) – dubbed “the Big One” as it aimed to be the largest climate protest in UK history – ended without a single arrest.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

'Terrifying' moment man stuck at top of The Big One as rollercoaster breaks down AGAIN

Jordan Slater was on a day out with his friend when they decided to ride Blackpool's famous The Big One for a second time - but found themselves trapped hundreds of feet in the air

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Man 'terrified' after getting stuck 150ft in the air and having to walk down the Big One in Blackpool

It's the second time this month the ride stopped mid-flow

Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2023

Riders walk down UK’s tallest rollercoaster after it stops in high winds

The Big One in Blackpool was more terrifying than usual when it halted close to its 235ft summit on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

Blackpool's The Big One rollercoaster breaks down as riders forced to walk down slope

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach had to be closed for the day on Tuesday after a change in weather conditions caused it to grind to a halt with passengers having to evacuate

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Riders forced to walk down Blackpool's The Big One rollercoaster after it stops

The rollercoaster carriages stopped on the lift hill due to sudden changes in weather conditions

Liverpool Echo · Apr 13, 2023