Filton vs Temple Meads: Why can’t Bristol decide where its new arena should be?
It is the kind of story to inspire local conspiracy theories. For 15 years, the idea of building an arena…
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How the Commonwealth Games helped turn Australia’s Gold Coast from resort town to major city
Australia’s Gold Coast has long been derided as an “overgrown resort town” and a “cultural desert”. But the 2018 Commonwealth…
ByA brief history of the Olympics and the city
The modern Olympics have always been inescapably urban events. Since Athens 1896, the games have moved around host cities every…
By“What is legacy? Can it even be measured?” On the failings of London’s Olympic Stadium
The recent publication of consultancy Moore Stephens’ report into London’s Olympic Stadium has reasserted the importance of the concept of…
BySadiq Khan is flirting with the NFL – but the romance might not be all rosy
Quietly ruminating, and politically savvy as ever, the mayor of London has been enjoying a hushed round of successes. And…
ByA London Grand Prix is less likely than it seems
The owners of Britain’s only Formula 1 race course, Silverstone, are to activate the break clause in their contract. In…
By“Both clever and fast”: Montreal just hosted the 25th annual Cycle Messenger World Championships
Bike couriers from cities across the world converged in Montreal last weekend for the 25th annual Cycle Messenger World Championships…
ByHas Rio finally killed the glory of hosting the Olympics?
The Summer Olympics signals are the most televised event on the planet. This year, like past years, the games are capturing global…
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