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Legal challenge launched against Wimbledon expansion plan

Campaigners argue that City Hall ‘made errors of law and planning policy’ when it granted permission for the scheme

Evening Standard

Wimbledon expansion row: All England Club plot court battle to prove plans are legal

The All England Club has revealed it is taking its own project to the High Court to ‘resolve’ lingering questions over its legality

Evening Standard

Wimbledon going to court to seek resolution over controversial expansion plans

The All England Club has initiated a legal process regarding a potential statutory trust on the land.

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Wimbledon will evict line judges from its tennis matches after 147 years—and turn to AI instead

Wimbledon has been largely unchanged since 1877. But a tweak to the Grand Slam's judging process will shake up how it's historically been run.

Fortune

After 147 years, Wimbledon is getting rid of line judges in favor of AI – and adding VAR, which always goes well

Wimbledon has announced the use of AI-powered technology in next year's tournament, replacing nearly 300 line judges.

TechRadar

Campaigners consider legal action in bid to 'fight on' against Wimbledon expansion

The plan, which won permission from City Hall last week, will see 39 new tennis courts built on a former golf course

Evening Standard

Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courts

The plan will see 39 new courts built on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, including an 8,000-seater stadium

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Wimbledon given green light for controversial tennis expansion plans

London’s deputy mayor for planning has granted the AELTC permission to build 39 courts on Wimbledon Park despite residents objections

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon expansion plans: what’s at stake as decision day arrives in long-running battle

The All England Club is expected to be granted planning permission at City Hall on Friday to build 39 new courts at Wimbledon Park despite local opposition

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon expansion set for green light after GLA backs park plans

It appears to be game, set and match for the All England Club in its battle to build 39 new courts on Wimbledon Park after the GLA recommended that the project be approved

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon expansion: Showdown date set for plans to triple footprint of tennis championships

The decision on whether to grant permission for the scheme will be taken at public hearing by London’s deputy mayor for planning

Evening Standard

Carlos Alcaraz reveals why he couldn’t leave taxi during Spain’s Euro 2024 final win

Alcaraz won Wimbledon for the second year in a row – hours before Spain claimed the Euro 2024 trophy

The Independent UK

Wimbledon official defends Barclays sponsorship deal amid protests

Usama Al-Qassab cited tournament’s ‘very thorough vetting process’ after pro-Palestine and climate protests

The Guardian - UK

A running list of Wimbledon 2024 celebrities and athletes in attendance, including Patrick Mahomes

Some big names are out to see the Wimbledon action.

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Wimbledon 2024 best dressed celebrities: Princess of Wales, Zendaya and Paul Mescal

SW19 saw Centre Court cameos from David Beckham and Attenborough through to the Princess of Wales, Tom Cruise and Margot Robbie

The National (Scotland)

Pro-Palestine campaigners hold protest against Wimbledon sponsor

A GROUP of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Wimbledon with a giant tennis ball and strawberries “tainted with Palestinian blood” to…

The Independent UK

Artists target Wimbledon with graphic mock adverts over Barclays sponsorship

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has faced pressure to drop the bank as partners

The Independent UK

Inside the years-long contentious planning row at Wimbledon

Plans for 38 new courts on the site of a golf course next to the All England Lawn Tennis Club have caused concern among locals

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Wimbledon 2024: New AI-powered tool means tennis fans won't miss any of the action

New IBM-powered AI tools means fans will be able to catch up fast at Wimbledon 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon has plan in place if Andy Murray announces retirement at SW19

The All England Club is ‘ready and prepared’ to commemorate Andy Murray’s career should the two-times Wimbledon champion announce his retirement plans at the tournament

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Wimbledon's Expansion Plans Spark Controversy And Excitement Among Fans

Debate over the proposed £200 million expansion plan for Wimbledon Championships by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, focusing on benefits, environmental c...

Evening Standard

Wimbledon waiting game over £200m expansion as City Hall takes charge

A ruling may not be made until after this year's Championships, which take place in July

The Guardian - UK

Mayor of London’s office takes control of decision on Wimbledon expansion

Councils disagreed on All England Club’s plan to build 8,000-seat stadium on Grade II*-listed park

Evening Standard

City Hall to rule on Wimbledon's £200million expansion plan

Proposal called in for full planning hearing after disagreement between local councils

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon awaits ruling on plans to expand tennis championship grounds

London mayor’s office to decide on All England Lawn Tennis Club’s proposal to build on park in face of local opposition

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