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LEGENDARY Channel 4 broadcaster Alastair Down has died at the age of 68.

The talented racing writer has been remembered as “one of the most decorated and cherished” of our time.

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Alastair Down at Royal Ascot in 2013[/caption]

His death comes just one month after Cheltenham Racecourse named their press room after him in recognition of his work.

It is not yet known how Down sadly passed away.

During his stellar career, Down was named Racing Writer of the Year on five occasions – making him the only journalist to receive the title that many times.

Racing Post editor Tom Kerr paid tribute to his friend and colleague.

He said: “Everyone at the Racing Post is devastated to hear of Alastair’s death.

“We have lost a great friend and ally who delighted readers and colleagues alike for decades with his magnificent writing, passion for the sport and sense of fun.

“It is so poignant that just last week we gathered with Alastair at his beloved Cheltenham to celebrate the renaming of the press room in his honour.

“Alastair was in ebullient mood among friends, family and colleagues.”

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A MASSIVE indoor theme park was once the biggest in the world – and could soon welcome a new themed land.

Built in 2018, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is a fully inside complex.

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Abu Dhabi is home to an indoor theme park that was once the largest in the world[/caption]

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Inside are six themed lands, based on DC superheroes and Warner Bros cartoons[/caption]

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There are 29 rides to choose from, ranging in all ages[/caption]

Part of the Yas Island area, the 1.65million sqft attraction was the largest indoor theme park in the world, before being beaten by one in China last year.

Inside are six themed zones, with 29 rides and experiences.

There is the Warner Bros Complex, the central land that celebrates the “Golden Age of Hollywood” with shops and restaurants.

This includes photo zones and souvenir shops as well as the evening theatrical show hosted by Bugs Bunny, the All-Star Spectacular.

Guests can then choose between their favourite DC superhero, with both a Gotham and Metropolis land.

Gotham’s main rides are Batman: Knight Flight, a high speed dark ride, and The Riddler Revolution coaster.

Otherwise the Metropolis themed land has four rides – this includes the 5D Justice League: Warworld Attacks where you join Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

There is also the Green Lantern: Galactic Odyssey 4D flying ride, a 3D Superman 360: Battle for Metropolis and a training academy for kids.

Another land is Bedrock, a Flintstones themed land with a rive ride and restaurants, as well as Dynamite Gulch, with rides where you join Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

And Cartoon Junction is a mix of the many Warner Bros animations, including Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo.

The theme park also has it’s own on-site hotel, with the £750million complex opening in 2020.

And in 2022, the park revealed plans for a Harry Potter themed land.

Little else is known about it in regards to its rides and opening date.

However, the website states: “A new magical adventure is coming to our theme park!

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The theme park’s on-site hotel opened in 2020[/caption]

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More rides and lands are being planned for the park[/caption]

“The Middle East’s first Harry Potter themed land will invite fans to step inside iconic locations from the wizarding world, seen in an all-new way.”

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 50 minutes from Dubai.

Abu Dhabi remains warm all year round, hitting highs of 40C in summer although the inside is fully air conditioned.

The area has other amazing theme parks too, including Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World.

Single day tickets start from £72 and includes all rides, free parking and shuttle bus.

The Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski visited Abu Dhabi earlier this year – here’s here verdict.

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