17 Mar 2010
Athletics leads increase in participation
More than 85,000 additional adults are taking part in athletics at least once a week as overall participation increased to 7 million, according to Sport England's quarterly update. more

17 Mar 2010
Ipswich redevelopment plans approved
Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has approved plans for a major multi-million pound mixed-use development on a site at Grafton Way in the heart of the Suffolk town. more

17 Mar 2010
Sports hub set for Halifax school site
A new community sports and leisure hub could be developed on the site of a former school in Halifax, West Yorkshire, under plans drawn up by the local authority. more

17 Mar 2010
Lakeside hotels reopens
The Lakeside Hotel at Newby Bridge has re-opened its doors following a three-month clean-up and refurbishment programme forced by the flooding in November 2009. more

17 Mar 2010
Value of hotel property to fall in 2010
Hotel operators could see millions shaved off the value of their property portfolios during 2010, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels (JLLH). more

17 Mar 2010
SenSpa's stress management package
SenSpa at Careys Manor in the New Forest, UK, has created a stress management day package, which it plans to offer to both individuals and corporate groups throughout 2010. more

17 Mar 2010
Council to probe leisure services decision
Northampton Borough Council's (NBC) decision to transfer the operation of its leisure and sports facilities to a newly-formed charitable trust will be investigated. more

17 Mar 2010
Budding Paralympians given chance to shine
An assessment day has been held in Plymouth, Devon, to give aspiring young Paralympians the chance to show off their sporting ability as part of the Playground to Podium scheme. more

16 Mar 2010
IAAF confirms London 2015 bid
London has been revealed as one of three cities bidding to host the 2015 Athletics World Championships, according to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). more

16 Mar 2010
Devon cycle initiative nets EU funding
Efforts to establish cycling tourism links between Devon and France have been handed a £500,000 cash boost by the European Union's Cross Channel Cycle Project. more

16 Mar 2010
Glamorgan CCC posts record profits
Glamorgan County Cricket Club (GCCC) has reported record operating profits for the year ending 31 December 2009 after successfully hosting its first Test match in July. more

16 Mar 2010
NT launches new iPhone application
A new application for the iPhone, which aims to help users find their nearest National Trust (NT) property to visit across the UK, has been launched by the organisation. more

16 Mar 2010
NI tourism scheme receives cash boost
Plans to develop Christian heritage tourism in Armagh, Northern Ireland, by bringing the story of St Patrick to life have received £500,000 from the province's government. more

16 Mar 2010
Big cities 'most welcoming' to visitors
According to research by hotel company Jurys Inn, London is home to the most unwelcoming people in the UK, while Southamptonions are the most welcoming. more

16 Mar 2010
Visitor spend set for major growth by 2020
Spending by overseas visitors is set to be worth "almost double" to the UK economy in 2020, according to new research released by national tourism agency VisitBritain. more

16 Mar 2010
Funding boost for Scottish canoe scheme
British Waterways Scotland (BWS) has confirmed that a scheme to create a new canal canoe trail have received a funding boost from the European Union (EU). more

16 Mar 2010
Superlambananas set for Liverpool return
Liverpool City Council (LCC) has confirmed that eight Superlambanana sculptures have been commissioned to provide a permanent art legacy from the 2008 European Capital of Culture. more

16 Mar 2010
Old Trafford revamp plans approved
Plans for a major multi-million pound revamp of Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester have been given the green light by Trafford Council's planning committee. more

16 Mar 2010
Rose Bowl legal challenge thrown out
An application for a judicial review into Eastleigh Borough Council's (EBC) decision to contribute £32m towards the redevelopment of the Rose Bowl cricket ground has been dismissed. more

16 Mar 2010
Stockport County takeover in limbo
Administrators at Stockport County Football Club (SCFC) have confirmed that the Melrose Consortium has yet to reach agreement with the Football League over its bid to acquire the club. more

16 Mar 2010
Government green light for BCFC plans
Bristol City Council (BCC) will determine whether to approve plans for a new 30,000-seat stadium at Ashton Vale after the government revealed it would not intervene in the process. more

15 Mar 2010
Osborne: Tories 'will back' tourism sector
Shadow chancellor George Osborne has outlined a number of plans designed to support the UK tourism industry if the Conservative Party wins the next General Election. more

15 Mar 2010
New £35m arts facility set for Bangor
Plans for a new £35m arts and innovation centre in Bangor, North Wales, have taken a step forward after Bangor University announced the start of design work. more

15 Mar 2010
February sees return to growth for eateries
Some of the UK's leading pub and restaurant operators have reported a return to growth during February after wintry weather affected trading in January, according to new research. more