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AFC Wimbledon has revealed that it needs to raise a further £11m by January 2020
English Football League (EFL) club Coventry City FC has revealed that it is again looking
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
One of England's oldest, existing professional football clubs is facing extinction and expulsion from the
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
Representatives of proposed rugby teams based in the Canadian city of Ottawa and New York,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
League One football club Luton Town has secured the final go-ahead for its planned 17,500-seater
League One football club Luton Town has been granted permission to build a 17,500 all-seater
English football club AFC Wimbledon has confirmed that its new £25 million stadium is set
New Bristol Rovers CEO Martyn Starnes has confirmed that the club still plans to move
Sunderland Athletic Football Club (SAFC), which has suffered a spectacular fall from grace with two
AFC Wimbledon will begin building a new stadium at Plough Lane after reaching an agreement
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Stadiums of the future may include permanent residential facilities and places of work if they
The stadium belonging to League One football club Shrewsbury Town could be the first all-seater
A hotel, residential apartments and a training academy have been incorporated into Southend United FC’s
Recently relegated League One football club Swindon Town has secured a site with the intention
League One football club Gillingham has called on its local council to support its aspirations
League One football club Charlton Athletic has begun working on the second stage of its
AFC Wimbledon has finally been given the all clear to press ahead with its new
AFC Wimbledon’s proposal to build an 11,000-capacity stadium close to its spiritual Plough Lane home
Recently-elected mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a 14 day consultation concerning AFC Wimbledon’s
The owner of National League football team Forest Green Rovers hopes the club’s ambitious stadium
English Football League (EFL) clubs will be required interview at least one qualified black, Asian
AFC Wimbledon has agreed contracts to sell off its current ground as it awaits final
Two German businessmen have swooped to acquire Bradford City Football Club – and have pledged
The number of English league teams may be increased to 100 following radical proposals put
A proposal to build a £1m (US$1.4m, €1.2m) sports facility at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
League One football team Rochdale AFC has bought out the council’s shares in its Spotland
League One football club Scunthorpe United has been given the green light to erect a
Bolton Wanderers Football Club has sold its Euxton training ground to local rival Wigan Athletic.
The use of artificial turf in professional football has come under the spotlight after three-quarters
Coventry City Football Club (CCFC) has extended its deal to stay at the Wasps-owned Ricoh
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has transformed its schedule with the reintroduction of a
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
The government and Football Association (FA) should work together to impose a levy on agents’
The Football League in England has concluded a two-month rebranding exercise by renaming itself as
The cost of watching football has remained the same at most clubs across the UK’s
League One club Southend United Football Club (SUFC) has revealed detailed plans for a new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has appointed stadium contractor Buckingham Group to build its new
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League One news

AFC Wimbledon has revealed that it needs to raise a further £11m by January 2020
English Football League (EFL) club Coventry City FC has revealed that it is again looking
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
One of England's oldest, existing professional football clubs is facing extinction and expulsion from the
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
Representatives of proposed rugby teams based in the Canadian city of Ottawa and New York,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
League One football club Luton Town has secured the final go-ahead for its planned 17,500-seater
League One football club Luton Town has been granted permission to build a 17,500 all-seater
English football club AFC Wimbledon has confirmed that its new £25 million stadium is set
New Bristol Rovers CEO Martyn Starnes has confirmed that the club still plans to move
Sunderland Athletic Football Club (SAFC), which has suffered a spectacular fall from grace with two
AFC Wimbledon will begin building a new stadium at Plough Lane after reaching an agreement
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Stadiums of the future may include permanent residential facilities and places of work if they
The stadium belonging to League One football club Shrewsbury Town could be the first all-seater
A hotel, residential apartments and a training academy have been incorporated into Southend United FC’s
Recently relegated League One football club Swindon Town has secured a site with the intention
League One football club Gillingham has called on its local council to support its aspirations
League One football club Charlton Athletic has begun working on the second stage of its
AFC Wimbledon has finally been given the all clear to press ahead with its new
AFC Wimbledon’s proposal to build an 11,000-capacity stadium close to its spiritual Plough Lane home
Recently-elected mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a 14 day consultation concerning AFC Wimbledon’s
The owner of National League football team Forest Green Rovers hopes the club’s ambitious stadium
English Football League (EFL) clubs will be required interview at least one qualified black, Asian
AFC Wimbledon has agreed contracts to sell off its current ground as it awaits final
Two German businessmen have swooped to acquire Bradford City Football Club – and have pledged
The number of English league teams may be increased to 100 following radical proposals put
A proposal to build a £1m (US$1.4m, €1.2m) sports facility at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
League One football team Rochdale AFC has bought out the council’s shares in its Spotland
League One football club Scunthorpe United has been given the green light to erect a
Bolton Wanderers Football Club has sold its Euxton training ground to local rival Wigan Athletic.
The use of artificial turf in professional football has come under the spotlight after three-quarters
Coventry City Football Club (CCFC) has extended its deal to stay at the Wasps-owned Ricoh
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has transformed its schedule with the reintroduction of a
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
The government and Football Association (FA) should work together to impose a levy on agents’
The Football League in England has concluded a two-month rebranding exercise by renaming itself as
The cost of watching football has remained the same at most clubs across the UK’s
League One club Southend United Football Club (SUFC) has revealed detailed plans for a new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has appointed stadium contractor Buckingham Group to build its new
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
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Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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