West Ham say 85% of supporters want Olympic Stadium move
West Ham are expected to start playing at the Olympic Stadium in 2016. Credit: Philip Toscano/PA Wire
West Ham have said a poll of 12,000 of their fans found that 85% were in favour of the club moving to the Olympic Stadium from Upton Park. Another 10% said they would consider supporting it but wanted more information. The poll was carried out by SMG YouGov.
The poll found the majority of fans thought the move would help boost the club and provide more funds to improve the team. Others said the Olympic Stadium would provide a better experience for the fans. 48% of fans said they would attend more of the club's games if West Ham played in Stratford.
The are severe delays on the London Overground between Stratford and Richmond due to a road vehicle hitting abridge. Tickets are being accepted on London Underground, London Buses andDocklands Light Railway services. Source: Inrix
Spirit of 2012 lives on through lottery funding Credit: Anthony Charlton for LOCOG.
More than 5 million pounds of Lottery money which helped build the Olympic Park in Stratford is to be reused to back grassroots sports. The Big Lottery Fund will distribute the money through its Spirit of 2012 Trust.
Person killed after being hit by Central Line train
British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a Central Line train at Stratford this afternoon.
Officers were called to Stratford Underground station after reports a person had been struck by a westbound train around 4.15pm.
Despite the efforts of medics, the person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious and are working to identify the person.
Top showjumpers like Nick Skelton are expected to compete at the Global Champions Tour event. Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
The world's leading showjumpers will compete in Stratford in June after the organisers found a new venue for London's Global Champions Tour event. They had to change the venue after a plan to stage it in Kensington Gardens was rejected by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
However, the Tour has now arranged to stage the event at The International Quarter, next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. It will be held from June 6th to the 9th and ticket prices will cost between £10 and £50.
Could the Commonwealth Games save the Olympic Stadium and its legacy?
ITV News has learnt the deal for West Ham to take over the venue is expected to be confirmed later this week.
That agreement will also allow the stadium to host Rugby World Cup matches in 2015 and - as it is keeping the track - bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
It'll cost. Taxpayers face a big bill for the key changes to the stadium, but the move could save the venue for the future, protecting that precious Olympic legacy for East London.
Our Political Correspondent Simon Harris has the details.
Boris: football festival "will revive spirit" of Olympics
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, says he's delighted that the football festival will be held in Stratford.
"We are delighted that the UEFA Champions Festival is returning to London and especially that it will take place on the International Quarter close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the scene of our biggest sporting moment. It will provide a fantastic week-long family event and will revive the spirit of community and celebration that made last year's Olympic Games so special."
An artist’s impression of how the festival might look. Credit: UEFA.
Football fans attending the free festival will be able to visit a "Champions League museum", featuring memorabilia from previous tournaments, and have their photos taken with the competition trophy.
Coaching courses will also be available for children and former England players Faye White and Steve McManaman will be meeting and greeting fans as festival ambassadors.
Meanwhile, an "Ultimate Champions Match" will feature a number of Champions League greats of years gone by.
The festival will coincide with the UEFA Champions League final, which is taking place at Wembley on Saturday 25th May.
