Tag: Wimbledon

Wimbledon expansion plans ‘court’ controversy

Article posted by Coliseum, January 15^th, 2025

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), host of the Wimbledon Championships (UK), has initiated legal proceedings to secure its plans for a major expansion including 39 new courts and an 8,000-capacity show court on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club site. ‘FoxMandal’ stated that this £200... » Read more

Green light for Wimbledon expansion

Article posted by Coliseum, September 30^th, 2024

Plans to build 39 new tennis courts including a show court stadium on protected open land opposite the All England Club in Wimbledon have been approved. The BBC said The All England Club’s plans to build the courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on Wimbledon Park have been given the go-ahead by Deputy... » Read more

Plough Lane Stadium reel under flood water

Article posted by Coliseum, September 26^th, 2024

More than 100,000 liters of water has been pumped out of the English Football League (EFL) League Two team AFC Wimbledon’s flooded Plough Lane (London, England, UK) home after the “entire stadium” was left under water, says the club’s Managing Director James Woodroof. ‘BBC SPORT’ stated... » Read more

Wimbledon aces Le Gavroche experience

Article posted by Coliseum, March 1^st, 2024

Wimbledon is adding to the list of VIP experiences at The Championships in 2024 with the launch of ‘Le Gavroche at The Lawn’. The Experience Experts, Keith Prowse – Official Hospitality Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon – have worked in-collaboration with The All England Lawn Tennis... » Read more

Emirates tour de force in world of tennis

Article posted by Coliseum, February 28^th, 2024

Emirates score its fourth ‘Grand Slam’ as the airline announces a multiyear partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world – The Championships, Wimbledon (UK). ‘emirates.com’ stated that as the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon –... » Read more

Planning setback for Wimbledon expansion

Article posted by Coliseum, November 21^st, 2023

The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis championships by building 39 new courts on a nearby park have hit a bump in the road. The Guardian said that planning officers have advised one of the councils affected by the scheme to oppose the controversial... » Read more

Wimbledon home ground expansion despite din

Article posted by Coliseum, October 30^th, 2023

The All England Club has won the backing of the Councilors to expand site in London SW19 (UK). ‘The Guardian’ stated that controversial plans to expand the All England Club’s grounds, which host the Wimbledon Championships, have been approved by the local Council leaders. The All England Lawn... » Read more