London Dungeon

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, two rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique ninety minute experience.

Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper, to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. Now with two scary rides the London Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave you screaming for more! Are you brave enough?

Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom!

Embark upon your last journey on the brand new Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom! At the mercy of the hangman, you are at the very point of death and the end is drawing near...Taste the fear and feel the adrenaline pump as the trapdoor opens and your heart shoots into your throat as you drop, screaming into the darkness below...!

Fright Nights at Thorpe Park return from 8th-31st October with spine-chilling horror mazes, freakish entertainment and exhilarating rides all day and into the pitch black of night. Book now at www.thorpepark.com and experience a whole different park after dark

Olympic marathon champ sets sights on world record (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Beijing Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya vowed here Friday to go for a world record in the Berlin Marathon next year and retain his title at the 2012 London Games.

Stilettos out as New York threatens London's place in fashion calendar (Times Online)

As the rings around any self-respecting fashionista's calendar should show, the only catwalk collections that matter on Planet Fashion are those unveiled during the international circuit of the Big Four, London, Paris, New York and Milan.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Encourages Runners to Join 'Team Marathon' and Help End Breast Cancer Forever (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

As part of its vision to realize a world without breast cancer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is encouraging athletes to participate in Team Marathon, a new initiative that aligns Komen for the Cure with committed, passionate marathon and half marathon runners in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research and community health programs.

DEFAR HEADS FOR LONDON WITH COURSE RECORD ON HER MIND (onrunning.com)

Meseret Defar returns to London to defend her title at the adidas Women’s 5km Challenge in Hyde Park on Sunday when she heads an elite field that includes some of the best women’s distance runners in the world.