Tag: UK

Urban village plan to act as Birmingham boost

Article posted by Coliseum, November 12^th, 2021

An urban village featuring 5,000 homes and a primary school could be built on land around the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham (UK). The ‘BBC’ stated that the project would “transform” more than 27 hectares of land that is currently surplus or used for parking, the NEC Group... » Read more

‘The Foxes’ grand stand plans unfolded

Article posted by Coliseum, November 12^th, 2021

The Premier League team Leicester City F.C.’s (UK) grand plans for the expansion of their residence – the King Power Stadium – have been revealed in detail after their application to the Leicester City Council was published. The ‘LeicestershireLive’ stated that the club confirmed... » Read more

No Levelling Up Fund for Gateshead project

Article posted by Coliseum, November 10^th, 2021

Ministers have decided not to use money from the Levelling Up Fund to help pay for a £260m riverside arena complex on the Gateshead Quays (UK). The ‘BBC News’ stated that the Gateshead Council had applied for £20m to go towards the complex, which also includes a conference center and... » Read more

Watertight security system at London Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, November 9^th, 2021

The London Stadium (UK) has completed work to upgrade its access control systems, to improve safety and security at the venue, with over 200 existing locations replaced by Synectics Security during the installation. Work was completed on time with minimal disruption to day-to-day activities, as the... » Read more

Leeds Rhinos caught in the racism crossfire

Article posted by Coliseum, November 9^th, 2021

The professional rugby league club Leeds Rhinos (UK) will meet Emerald Publishing (publishing company) soon following the company’s decision to sever ties with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club and remove their name from the Headingley Stadium. The 21,062-capacity Headingley Stadium is a stadium... » Read more

‘The Red Devils’ home may see major overhaul

Article posted by Coliseum, November 4^th, 2021

The Premier League team Manchester United (UK) have opened discussions on a major redevelopment of their home facility – Old Trafford – that could see capacity increase to more than 80,000. The ‘BBC Sport’ stated that significant improvement to the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand is... » Read more

‘The Hatters’ Power Court plans ‘on track’

Article posted by Coliseum, November 4^th, 2021

The Championship team Luton Town F.C. (UK) Chief Executive Gary Sweet has confirmed that plans for a new home at Power Court are “progressing well” despite the club being forced into a “significant rethink” due to COVID-19 which still continues to thump several parts of the globe with... » Read more