Co-op Live Boss Wants Brit Awards for Years to Come
Manchester's Co-op Live arena, fresh from hosting the Brit Awards and a Harry Styles album launch, aims to secure the ceremony long-term while showcasing northern event capabilities.
Category : Venues
Historic Wine Cellar Found After Sinkhole at Golf Club
An abandoned wine cellar, sealed for around 120 years, was discovered at Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Manchester after a sinkhole appeared, revealing about 100 historic bottles.
Sinkhole Uncovers 200-Year-Old Wine Cellar at Golf Course
A sinkhole at Davyhulme Park Golf Club exposed a 19th-century wine cellar filled with empty bottles, hidden for centuries under the 13th hole known as 'the Cellars'.
Oasis Leisure Centre Abandoned for Five Years, Band Name Inspiration Decays
The Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, which inspired the iconic band's name, has been left abandoned for five years. New images reveal severe decay as negotiations between the owner and council continue.
Wembley Stadium Safety Review After Oasis Fan's Fatal Fall
A coroner has mandated a safety review of Wembley Stadium's barriers following the death of Oasis fan Lee Claydon, who fell from height at a concert last year.
Safety Review Ordered After Oasis Fan's Fatal Fall at Wembley
A senior coroner has mandated a safety review of Wembley Stadium's barriers following the death of Oasis fan Lee Claydon, who fell from height during a concert last August.
Coroner Orders Wembley Barrier Review After Oasis Fan Death
A senior coroner has demanded a report on barrier safety at Wembley Stadium following the death of Oasis fan Lee Claydon, who fell from height during a concert last August.
Crucible Redesign Revealed to Keep World Snooker Championship
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre has unveiled plans for a major revamp, including new VIP seats and increased capacity, as it fights to retain the World Snooker Championship beyond 2027.
China's Abandoned £1.2bn Stadium Revived After Collapse
A massive 100,000-seat stadium in China, intended to surpass Wembley, was abandoned for years due to financial woes before being revived on a smaller scale by state ownership.
Sarajevo's Olympic Ruins: Venues Abandoned 40 Years After 1984
Decades after the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, venues lie in ruins, scarred by the Bosnian War. Efforts to revive these sites remain unrealised, serving as a stark contrast to the current Milano Cortina Games.
Aviva Arena: Bristol's New 20,000-Capacity Concorde Hangar Venue
Bristol's new Aviva Arena, housed in a former Concorde hangar, will host 20,000 spectators and contribute £1bn to the local economy over its first decade, creating thousands of jobs.
Italy's Abandoned Olympic Venues: Legacy of Decay
Urban explorers reveal how venues from the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics have been left to decay, raising questions about sustainability as the 2026 games conclude.
Abandoned Six Nations Stadium Crumbles in Rome
Italy's Stadio Flaminio, once a vibrant Six Nations rugby venue, now lies abandoned and decaying. The 30,000-seater stadium, opened in 1959, hosted major matches for over a decade before falling into disrepair after 2012.
Olympic Village Turned Prison: Lake Placid's 1980 Venue Now Holds Inmates
The 1980 Winter Olympics village in Lake Placid, built with federal funding, was always destined to become a prison. It housed athletes during the Games, then transformed into FCI Ray Brook, incarcerating figures like rapper Ja Rule and cartel members.
Six Flags Texas Completes World's Tallest Roller Coaster Loop
Six Flags Over Texas has completed the 179-foot vertical loop for Tormenta Rampaging Run, marking a major construction milestone for the record-breaking dive coaster set to open later this year.
Vietnam Builds World's Largest Football Stadium in Hanoi
Vietnam has started building the Trong Dong Stadium, a 135,000-capacity venue in Hanoi that will become the world's largest football stadium, part of a £28bn Olympic Sports City project set for completion by 2035.
San Siro's Final Bow: 2026 Winter Olympics Opening in Milan
Milan's historic San Siro stadium will host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, marking its last major global event before demolition for a new stadium ahead of the 2032 European Championship.
San Siro's Final Act: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony will likely be the last major global event at the 99-year-old San Siro stadium, home to Inter and AC Milan, before its planned demolition.
Gore Mountain Gondola Rescue: 67 Skiers Safely Evacuated
A mechanical alignment issue caused a gondola to stall at Gore Mountain ski resort, prompting a two-hour rescue operation that safely evacuated 67 skiers without injuries.
DeSantis, MLB Commissioner Support New Rays Stadium in Tampa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have publicly endorsed plans for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa, a crucial step for the franchise's future in the region.
UK Fans Want US Stadium Glitz: Poll Reveals Top Demands
British sports fans are calling for American-style entertainment at UK stadiums, with half-time shows, cheerleaders and celebrity appearances topping their wish list according to new research.
MSG Warns of Lifetime Bans After Boxing Brawls
Madison Square Garden has issued a stern warning threatening lifetime bans for anyone involved in violent altercations following multiple brawls at a boxing weigh-in event in New York City.
Vegan Entrepreneur Demands More Padel Courts at Chelsea Gym
Andy Shovel, co-founder of THIS plant-based meat, launches petition for more padel courts at Chelsea Harbour Club after struggling to book during morning rush.
Tampa Bay Rays' New Stadium Proposal: Latest Details
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed a preliminary agreement for a new multiuse stadium in Tampa, marking a potential shift from their long-time home in St. Petersburg after Hurricane Milton disrupted previous plans.
Chicago Arena First to Sell THC Drinks During Games
The United Center in Chicago will become the first major US sports venue to offer THC-infused beverages during games and concerts from February, responding to growing demand for non-alcoholic alternatives.
RFU Wants Undercover Police at Twickenham for Concert Funding
The Rugby Football Union plans to deploy plain-clothes officers and improve transport links to overcome local opposition and host more concerts, aiming to fund a £660 million stadium upgrade at Twickenham.
Australian Open's Secret Commentary Bunker Revealed
Former Australian tennis champions Jelena Dokic and Alicia Molik offer an exclusive glimpse into the underground commentary bunker at Rod Laver Arena, revealing the high-tech broadcast facilities that place commentators just metres from the action.
Kensington Roof Gardens Fire: Celebrity Club to Reopen
A major fire engulfed the Kensington Roof Gardens nightclub in west London, requiring 80 firefighters. All 40 occupants were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.
RFU Plans Transport Revamp and Undercover Police for Twickenham
The Rugby Football Union aims to sway Twickenham residents with new proposals, including station upgrades and undercover officers, to host more concerts and fund a £660m stadium renovation.
Nou Camp Flooded Despite £1.25bn Renovation
Barcelona's newly renovated Nou Camp stadium suffered embarrassing flooding during Sunday's match, drenching fans, journalists and president Joan Laporta despite the £1.25 billion refurbishment project.
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