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Wildlife boom in Olympic Park as dozens of new species identified

The discoveries were made during a bioblitz—an intensive one-day biological survey—and detailed in the park’s new Biodiversity Action Plan

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

Hackney Wick parents raise safety fears after 'very pungent' smell detected near school

A chemical smell has been detected at a construction site on Wallis Road

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024

London Still Awaits Olympic's Promised 'Affordable' Housing

More than a decade after London hosted the Olympic Games, cranes are still everywhere in and around the Olympic Park in Stratford, where an array of buildings are under construction.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024

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Mayor of London’s decision to reject plan for Las Vegas-style giant sphere to be reviewed

The future of a 21,000 capacity Las Vegas style sphere in Stratford hangs in the balance

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

MSG Sphere: Ministers intervene to stop Sadiq Khan torpedoing new venue as Michael Gove mulls calling in scheme

The Levelling-up Secretary stepped in as he considers whether or not to call in the application for the controversial scheme

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

MSG Sphere Stratford: Developer abandons London version of Las Vegas venue after Sadiq Khan blocks plans

EXCLUSIVE: MSG’s executive chairman hits out at mayor saying: 'Why doesn’t London want the best show on earth?'

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

West Ham: Top two contenders emerge in battle for London Stadium naming rights

Hammers to be heavily involved in talks as Allianz and Stage Front both compete to make their brands front and centre at the former Olympic venue

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

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What is the Stratford MSG sphere? Sadiq Khan rejects plans for controversial London project

The divisive development project has received criticism from locals from the start

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

City Hall to lend millions for ‘solar membrane’ on West Ham’s London Stadium

The London Legacy Development Corporation said the vast solar project will “help drive savings of up to £350,000 a year”

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

West Ham's London Stadium set to have a new name from beginning of next season

West Ham have a 99-year lease at the London Stadium with the London Legacy Development Corporation and the stadium could be renamed next season as part of a sponsorship deal

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

£150m of walking and cycling improvements proposed for London’s Olympic park

A £150 million package of proposed walking and cycling improvements in the Olympic park has been unveiled in a bid to encourage more residents and visitors to travel on foot or by bike.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Government could ‘call in’ controversial Las Vegas-style MSG Sphere in east London

Plans for a controversial Las Vegas-style concert venue in east London could be called in by Government.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

Plan to cover West Ham’s London Stadium with ‘solar membrane’

The potential multi-million pound project could enable the London Stadium to sustainably generate its own electricity

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

‘Like a sun on Earth’: Las Vegas warning if dazzling venue built in London’s East End

Stratford residents fear planned MSG Sphere concert hall will ruin their sleep with light pollution

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

London’s MSG Sphere concert venue comes one step closer to reality

Planning committee to discuss fears project will blight area with light and noise pollution

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Ten years since London 2012: who are the real winners and losers of the Olympics regeneration game?

Hosting the games was slated to improve the fortunes of this corner of London but, while the cost of buying is certainly higher, price growth is not the legacy London actually needs.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2022

London developer to knock down half-built Hackney Wick flats over safety fears

The £48 million scheme in Fish Island will be dismantled after builders found “potential structural issues” with its concrete frame

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

London’s Madison Square Garden Sphere gets planning approval

Proposals for an entertainment venue with the biggest LED screen in the world have been accepted despite opposition

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Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022

Talking Point: What do you think of the proposed MSG Sphere?

The proposed MSG Sphere in Stratford has caused some consternation among local residents once again, as planning chiefs have recommended that the 21,500 seater venue in Stratford be given the green light. Officers at the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) said the proposals for the MSG Sphere in Stratford were…

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022

MSG Sphere Stratford: Controversial music and entertainment venue recommended for planning approval by LLDC

The huge row over a proposed 21,500 seater arena in Stratford flared up again on Monday when planning chiefs recommended that the highly controversial scheme should be given the green light.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2022

Special report: with a new billionaire on board, what next for West Ham?

A seemingly broken club have risen unexpectedly but will Kretinsky’s arrival herald a new era on and off the pitch?

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