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Leisure - 2009
Iglu.com, the Wimbledon-based online ski and cruise holiday firm, has undergone a £4.3m management buy-out backed by Matrix Private Equity Partners.
31-Dec-2009
HMV Group has agreed a £46m deal to acquire Mama Group, its joint venture partner in live music venues.
31-Dec-2009
Your Golf Travel has bought the assets and brands of Inta Group, the Gateshead-based golfing holidays firm with 20 staff, out of liquidation.
31-Dec-2009
Thomas Cook has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in Gold Medal Travel, the Preston-based travel firm with 540 staff.
23-Dec-2009
Urban & Country Leisure has secured £10m to help fund the expansion of its pub chain with 15 new outlets over the next two years.
23-Dec-2009
Hallmark Hotels is to invest £3m in the refurbishment of its recently-acquired Hotel Elizabeth in Hull, securing the future of 60 jobs.
22-Dec-2009
The Museum of Lancashire in Preston has secured lottery funding for a £1.7m refurbishment project by May 2011.
21-Dec-2009
Hull City Council has secured lottery funding to build a five-storey £8m youth centre on Ferensway by 2013, including arts, sports and dance facilities.
17-Dec-2009
Your Events of Altrincham is to merge with OWL Event Management of Liverpool, creating a new parent company called Total Event Group.
17-Dec-2009
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded a £0.4m grant for the creation of a new £2.4m local history museum in Cardiff by November 2010.
16-Dec-2009
Sceptre Leisure has acquired Australian 8 Ball Company, the Dorset-based supplier of amusement machines, for £1.1m.
16-Dec-2009
Derby City Council has commissioned a sports consultancy report that recommends an investment of £50m in the development of two new sporting hubs and four satellite centres, including cycling and swimming facilities.
16-Dec-2009
GI Partners is to acquire the Premium Bars & Restaurants chain of 39 outlets out of administration, in order to expand its Orchid division.
15-Dec-2009
The Sheraton Ground Hotel in Edinburgh is to invest about £15m in the refurbishment of its 260 rooms over the next six months.
15-Dec-2009
Travelodge has announced the creation of a £100m fund by Twenty10 Fund Management to fund the development of up to 500 new hotels over the next 12 years.
14-Dec-2009
Stratford District Council has approved outline plans for the development of a £100m leisure village at Long Marston in Warwickshire, including 300 holiday chalets and a caravan park.
14-Dec-2009
Hays Travel has acquired St Andrew's Travel, the chain of 24 travel agencies in Bolton, Horwich and Westhoughton, from Zorgvliet of South Africa.
14-Dec-2009
Powerleague is planning to double its chain of 44 five-a-side football sites over the next five years, following the completion of its £80m acquisition by Patron Capital Partners.
10-Dec-2009
Rossendale Borough Council is to consider plans from Winfields in Haslingden for the development of a motorcycle museum at Britannia Mill.
09-Dec-2009
Glasgow City Council is to consider proposals for the redevelopment of the area around Celtic Park stadium in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, including bars, shops, a club museum and a hotel.
08-Dec-2009
Arkin Group has unveiled plans to develop a 204-bedroom five-star subterranean hotel and spa at Hersham Golf Club in Surrey.
07-Dec-2009
Casino 36 has bought two casinos in Wolverhampton and Dudley out of administration, securing the future of 110 jobs.
07-Dec-2009
Durham County Council has approved plans for a £48m development at the Stockton Road campus of Durham University, in order to centralise many operations onto one site and free up city centre buildings for a new hotel and visitor centre.
07-Dec-2009
PGL Travel has submitted plans to open a children's adventure holiday centre at the former Liddington Hotel near Swindon by spring 2010, with the creation of almost 200 jobs.
07-Dec-2009
Away Resorts has bought the 300-acre Tattershall Lakes Country Park in Lincolnshire out of administration.
07-Dec-2009
Glasgow City Council has approved plans from PBN Holdings for the £80m transformation of the Savoy Centre into a 32-storey hotel and office block, with the creation of up to 900 jobs.
03-Dec-2009
Greene King has acquired seven pubs in Scotland from Mitchells & Butlers for £13m.
02-Dec-2009
Folio Hotels is to sell its eight remaining hotels to a new company called Akkeron Hotels for a nominal sum, as part of a strategy to develop a nationwide chain of up to 150 hotels.
02-Dec-2009
JD Wetherspoon is planning to open 250 pubs over the next five years, as part of a £250m investment that will create up to 10,000 jobs.
02-Dec-2009
West Ham United has submitted plans to Havering Council to build a new training ground on a 29-acre site at Rush Green in Essex.
01-Dec-2009
AEG Europe is to close the David Beckham football academy in Greenwich by the end of the year, in order to develop new coaching facilities across the country.
01-Dec-2009
Jongleurs is considering plans to open almost 30 new franchised comedy clubs across the country, and talks are taking place with a number of major pub companies.
30-Nov-2009
North Ayrshire Council is to consider plans for the development of a £60m golf course and hotel at Western Gailes, which could create more than 100 jobs.
30-Nov-2009
Orcestrator has unveiled proposals to develop a £10m fantasy theme park at the Houghall campus of East Durham College.
26-Nov-2009
Ipswich Borough Council is to consider plans from London Provincial & Overseas for the redevelopment of Ransome's Wharf, including a 90-bed hotel, 200 flats, offices, shops and the creation of 330 jobs.
25-Nov-2009
Namco Funscape is looking to expand its 70-strong workforce with 30 new jobs, in order to develop its corporate hospitality business after opening a new games venue at the Gateshead MetroCentre.
25-Nov-2009
RCapital has bought 28 nightclubs and bars from 3D Entertainment Group, as part of a company voluntary agreement that will save 340 jobs.
24-Nov-2009
Planning Solutions is to set up a brewing industry visitor centre on the site of the former Bass museum in Burton upon Trent.
24-Nov-2009
Expotel has acquired LateMeetings, the York-based conference venue booking service, for undisclosed terms.
23-Nov-2009
Islington Council is to consider plans from Resurrection Manifestations for the £18m transformation of the former Mecca bingo Hall in Essex Road into an arts and community venue.
23-Nov-2009
Warrington Council is to consider plans for a £27m investment at Sankey Valley Park, including holiday homes, the expansion of the Gulliver's theme park and more than 200 new jobs.
23-Nov-2009
Liverpool City Council is to consider plans from the Benmore Group for the development of a £10m 122-bedroom hotel on Dale Street by summer 2011.
23-Nov-2009
Birmingham Museum & Gallery has secured a £4.8m lottery grant to develop a new gallery to display the history of Birmingham.
23-Nov-2009
The Restaurant Group is planning to expand its chain of 365 restaurants with up to 20 new outlets next year.
23-Nov-2009
Carmarthenshire Council is supporting plans for the development of a new £14m arts centre in Llanelli by 2012, with the creation of 50 jobs.
23-Nov-2009
Watford Borough Council and HQ Theatres are to unveil plans for the refurbishment of the Watford Coliseum entertainments venue.
23-Nov-2009
Wakefield Council has unveiled plans for the development of a new £11m swimming pool and fitness centre on Sun Lane.
23-Nov-2009
Crimson Hotels has acquired the 214-room Park Inn hotel in central London out of administration for about £45m.
19-Nov-2009
Mivan of Antrim has won a £4.4m contract to refurbish the Glasgow Riverside Museum and a £1.6m contract at the Museum of the Order of St John in London.
19-Nov-2009
Birmingham City Council is to consider plans from Quintain Estate Developments to build a 204-room hotel and conference centre at the City Park Gate development, with the creation of 50 jobs.
19-Nov-2009
Dudley Canal Trust has unveiled plans to build a £3.5m learning centre at the Dudley Canal Tunnel.
19-Nov-2009
Manchester Airport is seeking a partner to develop an upmarket bar or restaurant in a decommissioned aircraft control tower.
19-Nov-2009
Manchester Hoteliers Association is seeking a suitable city centre location to open a not-for-profit hotel to train 200 apprentices a year for the hospitality industry, with the creation of 33 jobs.
19-Nov-2009
SportStars is planning to expand its South Wales-based sports education business into England, starting with a new office in Bristol and the creation of 40 jobs.
19-Nov-2009
Travelodge is to invest £47m opening a further ten budget hotels, with the creation of 250 jobs, including sites in Manchester, Ealing, High Wycombe, Ipswich, Llanelli, Newbury, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Wadebridge and two in Edinburgh.
18-Nov-2009
The MCC has unveiled plans for the £400m redevelopment of Lord's cricket ground in London by 2021, including 7,500 new seats, a cricket academy and luxury flats.
18-Nov-2009
IG Index is to relocate its London-based betting business to a 70,000 sq ft office at Cannon Bridge House in London EC4.
16-Nov-2009
G Casino is to open a new £5m casino in Duchess Road, Sheffield, next month, with the creation of up to 50 jobs.
16-Nov-2009
ReBlackpool has unveiled plans to set up a Las Vegas-style wedding chapel on the promenade at Blackpool, as part of the £14m Tower Festival Headland project.
16-Nov-2009
Bodyflight is to expand the 25-strong workforce at its indoor skydiving centre in Bedfordshire by next April, due to the development of two new attractions and other facilities.
16-Nov-2009
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the £7m redevelopment of the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill.
12-Nov-2009
Lincoln City Council is to consider plans from Regal Executive Homes to build a 131-bedroom five-storey hotel at Broadgate.
12-Nov-2009
D&D London is planning to set up a £50m 80-room hotel at South Place in Moorgate by 2012, in partnership with Frogmore, as part of a strategy to develop a new chain of boutique hotels.
11-Nov-2009
Blue Rainbow has acquired the 30-room Royal Garden Apartments in Edinburgh, as part of a strategy to develop a nationwide chain of apartment hotels.
10-Nov-2009
New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is looking to raise £4m for a major refurbishment project.
09-Nov-2009
Sandwell Council is planning to invest £20m in the development of new swimming pools in West Bromwich and Tipton by October 2011.
09-Nov-2009
Bourne Leisure is to invest £40m in improvements to its chain of 35 Haven holiday parks this winter.
05-Nov-2009
Leeds City Council is to consider proposals to transform the historic Temple Works mill in Holbeck Urban Village into a temporary performance area, including arts and exhibition space.
05-Nov-2009
Scarborough Borough Council is to consider proposals from North Street Development to build a new multiplex cinema in the town centre.
05-Nov-2009
Mansfield District Council is to consider plans from Vital Property to build a leisure complex in Mansfield Woodhouse, including a golf course, 60-bed hotel and 15 holiday lodges.
05-Nov-2009
Travelodge is to open seven new budget hotels in Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Farnborough, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Newquay and Norwich by the end of the year, with the creation of 150 jobs, but 15 jobs are being cut at its head office in Thame.
04-Nov-2009
Anglesey Boat Company is to revive plans to develop a multi-million pound marina at Beaumaris.
03-Nov-2009
Globe Pub Company, the chain of 421 pubs, is to be bought out of administrative receivership by a new company called EBP Pub Company, with Heineken providing £180m of finance.
02-Nov-2009
Ambassador Theatre Group is to acquire 16 theatres from Live Nation for £90m, including the Lyceum and Apollo Victoria in London.
02-Nov-2009
Gateshead Football Club has unveiled plans to build a new 9,000-capacity football stadium by 2011.
02-Nov-2009
Blackburn with Darwen Council has approved plans from Castleland to build a 112-acre holiday village at Pleasington Lakes, including 94 holiday homes.
02-Nov-2009
Cedar Court Hotels is to open a £20m 107-bedroom luxury hotel in York city centre next spring.
02-Nov-2009
Sale Sharks is considering plans to relocate from Edgeley Park in Stockport to a new purpose-built rugby stadium.
29-Oct-2009
Sunderland City Council is to consider proposals to set up a new indoor ski centre at the Stadium Village development.
29-Oct-2009
Blairgowrie & Rattray Regeneration Company (BARRC) is planning to build a £1.5m visitor centre and hydroelectric turbine on the banks of the River Ericht in Blairgowrie.
29-Oct-2009
Cineworld is to expand its chain of 75 cinemas by opening a ten-screen complex in Aberdeen and five screens in Witney over the next few months.
28-Oct-2009
North West Development Agency is to provide £8m of funding for the development of a £19m BMX cycling centre next to Manchester's velodrome.
28-Oct-2009
Tottenham Hotspur has submitted plans to Haringey Council to build a new 56,000-capacity football stadium in North London, including a hotel and public square.
28-Oct-2009
Birmingham City Council is to consider outline plans from Regal Property Group to build a £125m 56-storey tower on Broad Street, including a 289-bedroom hotel and 256 apartments.
27-Oct-2009
VTP Global is to submit plans early next year to build a £95m vertical theme park at Millennium Point in Birmingham, with the creation of 650 jobs.
27-Oct-2009
InterContinental Hotels Group is planning to set up a £100m 254-room luxury hotel at Westminster in London by 2012, in partnership with the Splendid Hotel Group.
26-Oct-2009
LA Fitness is investing £30m in the revamp of its 83 fitness clubs, and 350 jobs will be created at its 24 clubs in London.
26-Oct-2009
Manchester Airports Group has submitted plans to build a four-star 200-room hotel at East Midlands Airport, with the creation of 150 jobs.
26-Oct-2009
Regent Inns is to undergo a pre-pack administration through BDO, with the closure of eight Jongleurs and Walkabout bars, the loss of 150 jobs and the sale of 60 sites to a new company called Intertain.
22-Oct-2009
Killultagh Estates has unveiled plans for the development of a £4m 54-bedroom hotel in Rhyl.
22-Oct-2009
East Ayrshire Council has approved plans to build a new £2.9m dry ski slope and clubhouse at the Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex.
21-Oct-2009
Moran Hotel Group is to invest £20m in the expansion of its four-star hotel in Chiswick, London, including 81 new bedrooms and the creation of 80 jobs.
20-Oct-2009
English Lakes Hotels is to proceed with plans to build a £4m convention centre at Lake Windermere in Cumbria by 2012.
19-Oct-2009
Punch Taverns is looking to invest up to £50m in improvements to its estate of 7,600 pubs over the next three years, including a revamp for its 120 Chef & Brewer outlets.
15-Oct-2009
Ten Square is planning to build a new £14m 80-bedroom three-star hotel in Downpatrick by spring 2011, with the creation of 75 jobs.
15-Oct-2009
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has submitted plans for the £10m redevelopment of the County Ground in Bristol.
15-Oct-2009
Media Corporation has acquired Purple Lounge, the internet gaming company, for up to £0.5m.
14-Oct-2009
Beach Hut Resorts is planning to invest up to £35m in the development of about 20 new holiday home projects at seaside towns across the country.
14-Oct-2009
Tootsies has gone into administration through BDO and 11 of the 21 restaurants have been sold to Giraffe Concepts for £2.5m, but the other chains in the Clapham House group are unaffected.
13-Oct-2009
Praesepe has acquired 13 amusement arcades in South Wales and South West England from Case Concepts for £6.3m, taking its total chain to 54.
12-Oct-2009
The Odyssey Trust has unveiled proposals to invest £100m in the development of two hotels, shops and 800 apartments at the Odyssey Complex in Belfast.
12-Oct-2009
InterContinental Hotels Group is to open a £14m 151-bedroom Hotel Indigo at Chapel Street in Liverpool in spring 2011.
12-Oct-2009
Warwick District Council has approved plans for the development of a new £5m Loft theatre at the former United Reform Church in Spencer Street, Leamington Spa.
12-Oct-2009
Kents Cavern has unveiled plans to develop a £12m visitor centre at its Stone Age site in Torquay by 2014.
07-Oct-2009
Durham County Council is to consider plans for the £24m expansion of Dalton Park shopping centre, including a cinema, hotel, superstore and the creation of 500 jobs.
07-Oct-2009
The British Basketball Association has unveiled proposals to invest £16m in the launch of a new national league of eight teams in major cities from November 2010.
06-Oct-2009
English Heritage is to submit revised plans to invest £25m at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, including a new visitor centre at Airmen's Corner.
06-Oct-2009
Von Essen Hotels has bought the 23-room luxury Forbury Hotel in Reading out of administration.
05-Oct-2009
Powerleague, the chain of 43 five-a-side football centres, is to be acquired by private equity firm Patron Capital for £42m.
05-Oct-2009
Travelodge has won permission to extend its Covent Garden hotel in London's Drury Lane with 249 additional rooms by 2011.
05-Oct-2009
Cheshire East Council has approved plans from Sandbach United Football Club to build a £2m football centre of excellence in Ettiley Heath.
05-Oct-2009
Cumbria Sports Academy has unveiled proposals to build a new £23m 14,000-capacity sports and rugby stadium in Whitehaven.
05-Oct-2009
Pedersen Hotels is to submit plans to build a £20m 250-room hotel at Bristol International Airport by 2012.
05-Oct-2009
South Lakes Wild Animal Park has submitted plans to Barrow Council to extend its wildlife attraction from 12 acres to 37 acres.
05-Oct-2009
Sheffield Theatres is to create up to 100 new jobs at the Studio, Lyceum and Crucible theatres in Sheffield.
05-Oct-2009
Scottish Opera is planning to invest £8.5m in the expansion and refurbishment of the Theatre Royal in Glasgow by 2014.
05-Oct-2009
Middlesex County Cricket Club is considering plans to relocate its training and administrative centre from London to Radlett in Hertfordshire.
05-Oct-2009
Shendish Manor, the Hertfordshire-based hotel and golf course, has been sold out of administration to Manor of Groves Hotel for about £7.5m.
01-Oct-2009
Legacy Hotels & Resorts is recruiting 75 staff at the former Quality Hotel in Cardiff, which is due to reopen as the Legacy Cardiff International Hotel in October.
01-Oct-2009
Holiday Inn is to start recruiting 90 staff for a new 141-bedroom hotel due to open at Morn Hill in Winchester in spring 2010.
30-Sep-2009
Travelodge is forming a joint venture with Marston's to build a chain of budget hotels and pubs on A-roads over the next 18 months.
28-Sep-2009
Bradford Council has approved plans from Langtree Artisan for the £40m New Victoria Place development on Princes Way, including a 100-bed hotel and leisure facilities.
28-Sep-2009
South Lanarkshire Council has approved plans from G1 Group to build a nine-storey luxury hotel in East Kilbride.
28-Sep-2009
Kingswood is to open a new children's education and activity centre at Grosvenor Hall in Ashford in March, with the creation of up to 150 jobs.
28-Sep-2009
A&P Falmouth and Pendennis Shipyard are in discussions to transfer the production of superyachts from Babcock Marine in Plymouth to Cornwall, which could create up to 200 jobs.
24-Sep-2009
Durham County Council is to consider revised plans from the Weardale Taskforce for the development of a £100m "eco village" at Eastgate's former cement works, including a hotel, spa and homes.
24-Sep-2009
Argyll & Bute Council is looking into proposals to build a £1.7m marina in Oban Bay, in order to attract tourists with cruise ships and seaplane flights.
24-Sep-2009
Belfast City Council is to consider plans from Sun Explorer to build a £50m 26-storey hotel and apartment complex on Castle Street, which could create 300 jobs.
23-Sep-2009
Douglas Development Partnership is planning to build a £4m maritime visitor centre on the Isle of Man, under the name of the Dhoo Glass Experience.
23-Sep-2009
Eclipse Cinemas is in negotiations to open three more cinemas at undisclosed locations in Northern Ireland.
23-Sep-2009
Silver Fern Group has submitted plans to build a budget hotel and a three-star hotel at Shrubhill in Edinburgh.
23-Sep-2009
Firmdale Hotels is planning to build a £90m 100-bedroom luxury hotel at Ham Yard off London's Regent Street.
21-Sep-2009
Tendring Council is to consider plans from investment company Rom Capital to build a £3m multiplex cinema at the Stephenson Road shopping centre in Clacton.
21-Sep-2009
Riviera Park Group has unveiled proposals to build a £25m multi-storey holiday complex at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
21-Sep-2009
Hull City Football Club is planning to build a new training ground and youth academy on a 93-acre site at Melton by 2011.
21-Sep-2009
Suffolk County Council is to support plans from the Home of Horseracing Trust to set up a £11m racing museum in Newmarket.
17-Sep-2009
Xscape has won approval to build a £40m hotel, casino and shopping centre at its site in Milton Keynes, with the creation of 200 jobs.
17-Sep-2009
Town House Collection is to set up a five-star 100-bedroom hotel at Blythswood Square in Glasgow.
17-Sep-2009
Nuyuu Fitness is planning to open a new chain of eight fitness clubs over the next year, having already acquired three LA Fitness gyms in East Grinstead, Slough and Livingston.
17-Sep-2009
Hambleton District Council is to consider plans for the development of a holiday park with 32 chalets at West Tanfield, near Ripon.
15-Sep-2009
Whitbread has agreed a £125m joint venture with the Arora Family Trust to build four Premier Inn airport hotels by autumn 2011, including sites at Gatwick, Stansted and two at Heathrow.
14-Sep-2009
Citizen M of the Netherlands is planning to set up a 210-bedroom hotel on London's South Bank by 2011, and will also consider at least four more projects in central London.
14-Sep-2009
Apex Hotels has won planning permission for the £27m refurbishment of the Serjeants Inn hotel in London EC4 by summer 2011.
14-Sep-2009
JD Wetherspoon is planning to open about 40 new pubs this financial year.
14-Sep-2009
Great Leighs Racecourse in Essex has been bought out of administration by a local consortium for undisclosed terms, and racing could resume in 2011.
14-Sep-2009
Scarborough Council has approved plans for the £10m refurbishment of the town's historic Spa entertainments complex.
14-Sep-2009
Rosehill Theatre in Copeland is planning a £3.5m refurbishment project, with the creation of up to 30 jobs.
14-Sep-2009
Praesepe has acquired the Crystal Rooms gaming centre in central London for £3.3m.
10-Sep-2009
RCapital has acquired Helena Leisure, securing the future of 340 jobs at the chain of 28 bars and nightclubs.
10-Sep-2009
Totally Travel is to create ten new jobs at its 1st4cruising travel business in Leicester, following the formation of an upmarket holidays joint venture with Sunderland-based Hays Travel.
10-Sep-2009
Pontins is invest about £100m at its Southport holiday park, with the creation of 250 jobs, but the Blackpool site will close with the loss of 70 jobs.
09-Sep-2009
The National Football Museum is considering plans to relocate from Preston to the Urbis centre in Manchester.
09-Sep-2009
Forrester Park has unveiled plans to invest £65m in the expansion of its golfing resort in West Fife, including a five-star hotel, equestrian centre, leisure complex and up to 100 new jobs.
09-Sep-2009
Titanic Quarter has unveiled plans build a five-star 90-bedroom Titanic-themed hotel at Queen's Island in Belfast.
08-Sep-2009
Haringey Council is to consider plans for the expansion of Alexandra Palace into a 10,400-capacity venue.
08-Sep-2009
Nottingham Forest has unveiled proposals to build a new 45,000-capacity football stadium at Gamston, which could support a 2018 World Cup bid.
08-Sep-2009
London Borough of Barnet has approved plans from Ace Investments to build an 88-bedroom four-storey hotel at Apex Corner.
07-Sep-2009
The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest £23m in the creation of a network of sporting hubs, in order to provide a long-term legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
02-Sep-2009
Sapporo Teppanyaki is to create 50 jobs at a new £2m restaurant due to open at Merchant City in Glasgow at the end of September.
02-Sep-2009
The Restaurant Group is planning to expand its chain of 350 pubs and restaurants to 600 over the next ten years, and expects to open up to 20 restaurants this year.
31-Aug-2009
City of York Council is to consider plans from Grantside for the regeneration of the former Terry's factory site, including two hotels, shops, a care home and the creation of more than 2,700 jobs.
24-Aug-2009
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is to submit plans to increase the capacity at the County Ground in Derby by 2,000 over the next year.
24-Aug-2009
Aviemore Highland Resort is to invest £4m in improvements to its four hotels by next summer, with the creation of ten jobs.
24-Aug-2009
Plymouth City Council has approved plans for a new £46m leisure centre in Central Park, including a swimming pool, sports hall and indoor bowls.
24-Aug-2009
Sheffield Wednesday has announced plans for the £22m redevelopment of its Hillsborough football stadium, in order to increase capacity to 45,000 by 2013.
20-Aug-2009
Manchester City is said to be considering plans to expand the capacity at its football stadium from 48,000 to 60,000, and is also looking to set up a new training ground.
20-Aug-2009
Elle Events of Edinburgh has acquired Hamilton Rose, the Aberdeen-based event management company, for undisclosed terms.
10-Aug-2009
Aberdeen City Council is to consider plans for the £30m expansion of the Douglas Hotel in Market Street, which could create up to 900 jobs.
06-Aug-2009
Britannia Hotels has bought the Heathlands Hotel in Bournemouth out of administration for an estimated £3m, taking its chain to 34 properties.
04-Aug-2009
Luminar is to raise £36m in a share placing to fund the expansion of its chain of 88 nightclubs, including possible new sites in Manchester, Reading, Glasgow, Liverpool and Sheffield.
04-Aug-2009
Arts Council England has awarded a £13m grant to go towards the £28m redevelopment of the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool by 2013.
04-Aug-2009
Jurys Inn has raised £60m to fund the expansion of its chain of 21 hotels, with new properties due to open next year in Bradford, Glasgow, Newcastle and Portsmouth.
04-Aug-2009
Autosleeper, the Worcestershire-based motorhomes manufacturer with 125 staff, has been sold by Italian parent Societa Europea Autocaravan to a management team.
04-Aug-2009
PartyGaming has acquired Cashcade, the online bingo company, for an initial £72m.
23-Jul-2009
Oldham Athletic has unveiled plans to build a new 12,000-capacity football stadium in Failsworth by 2011.
23-Jul-2009
Fontwell Park is to invest £6.5m in a new grandstand for its racecourse near Chichester, in order to improve its corporate hospitality services.
23-Jul-2009
Paramount Restaurants, the chain of Chez Gerard and Bertorelli restaurants, has sold a controlling stake in the business to its lenders for undisclosed terms.
21-Jul-2009
Cosalt Holiday Homes has undergone a management buy-out for undisclosed terms, and the workforce at its holiday homes factory in Hull will rise from 11 to 20.
21-Jul-2009
Scottish Enterprise has unveiled proposals to develop a 300-berth marina next to Glasgow Science Centre on the River Clyde.
21-Jul-2009
Adur District Council is to consider plans from Freebrook to build a 72-bedroom four-storey hotel in Shoreham.
20-Jul-2009
Worcester City Council has approved plans for the £15m redevelopment of the New Road cricket ground, including a new 120-room hotel.
20-Jul-2009
Cruise118, the Chorley-based cruise firm, is looking to recruit up to 50 sales staff for its call centre.
20-Jul-2009
East Northamptonshire Council is planning to build a new £13m leisure centre at Manor Park in Rushden.
16-Jul-2009
Heritage Lottery Fund is to invest £7.3m improving specialist skills in the heritage sector, creating up to 1,000 paid training opportunities.
16-Jul-2009
Leeds City Council is to consider proposals from Arena Group to build an indoor skating rink with up to 2,000 seats at Elland Road.
16-Jul-2009
JD Wetherspoon is expanding its chain of more than 700 pubs with the acquisition of seven Chicago Rock Cafe sites.
16-Jul-2009
Southampton City Council is considering plans from Development Securities to build a £35m six-storey hotel and seven-storey office block in the city centre, with the creation of up to 350 jobs.
16-Jul-2009
Barnsley House Hotel has been bought out of administration by Calcot Health & Leisure, securing the future of 70 jobs at its luxury hotel near Cirencester.
16-Jul-2009
Bradford Council has secured funding of £24m to develop a six-acre city centre park capable of hosting large-scale events with up to 10,000 people.
16-Jul-2009
Notts County, the Nottingham-based football club, has been acquired by a Middle East consortium operating under the name of Munto for undisclosed terms.
15-Jul-2009
Kirklees Council has unveiled plans to build a £36m sports centre at Spring Grove in Huddersfield, enabling Tesco to build a store on the site of the town's existing sports centre.
15-Jul-2009
Meon Valley Travel has bought the business and assets of Quorn Business Travel out of administration, securing the future of 25 Leicester-based jobs.
14-Jul-2009
Geronimo Inns has acquired six London pubs from Punch Taverns for undisclosed terms, taking its total chain to 27.
14-Jul-2009
Heron International has agreed terms with Four Seasons to build a new luxury hotel at the Heron Plaza development at Bishopsgate in the City of London.
13-Jul-2009
Cardiff Council has approved plans from Contract House Builders to build a new 216-bedroom hotel at the former Central Hotel site.
13-Jul-2009
Wear Inns is planning to expand its chain of nine pubs to more than 20, including new outlets in Wetherby, Springwell, Sunderland and North Tyneside.
13-Jul-2009
The Theatre Royal in Newcastle is to unveil plans for a £3.5m refurbishment programme.
13-Jul-2009
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has unveiled proposals to build a £35m rainforest zoo on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow by 2014.
13-Jul-2009
AWG Property has unveiled plans to build a £20m 250-bedroom hotel at the Ocean Point Development in Edinburgh, and talks are taking place with potential operators.
09-Jul-2009
Preston Council has approved plans from the University of Central Lancashire for the development of a £16m leisure centre in Marsh Lane by 2011.
09-Jul-2009
Scottish Rugby has unveiled plans to refurbish Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, including new turnstiles, lighting and hospitality facilities.
08-Jul-2009
Stanley House Hotel near Preston has won permission for a £15m expansion programme by 2011, including 40 new bedrooms, a spa and the creation of 70 jobs.
08-Jul-2009
Northumberland County Council is to consider plans for the development of a £2.5m 72-acre public park at the former Shotton mine site, and work is expected to start next year.
07-Jul-2009
Goals Soccer Centres is seeking permission to build an 8.4-acre outdoor sports centre at Heaton Park in Manchester.
06-Jul-2009
Topland has submitted plans to Bath & North East Somerset Council to develop a 200-bedroom hotel at Green Park House in Bath, with the creation of 80 jobs.
06-Jul-2009
Torridge District Council is in discussions with LTPH Properties about proposals to develop a marina village at Knapp Farm, including a 70-bedroom hotel, marina and 500 homes.
02-Jul-2009
Punch Taverns has sold four tenanted pubs in Devon and Cornwall to St Austell Brewery, taking St Austell's total estate to 173 pubs.
02-Jul-2009
Glasgow City Council is to consider plans from Firthport for the development of a new hotel and floating restaurant on Stockwell Street.
01-Jul-2009
Premium Bars & Restaurants, the Hale-based chain of 50 bars, nightclubs and restaurants, is expected to be acquired by Reuben Brothers for £52m.
01-Jul-2009
Bournemouth Borough Council is to consider plans from McAleer & Rushe to build a 205-bedroom hotel at St Paul's in Bournemouth, with the creation of 100 jobs.
30-Jun-2009
Sport NI has announced a £6m investment in 35 sports across Northern Ireland, in order to develop athletic talent.
29-Jun-2009
Principal Hayley is to invest £40m in the acquisition and refurbishment of the Central Hotel in Glasgow and the New Connaught Rooms in London.
24-Jun-2009
InterContinental Hotels Group is to open a 300-bedroom Holiday Inn Express hotel at Heathrow Terminal 5 in 2011, having agreed a franchise deal with Crimson Hotels.
24-Jun-2009
Merlin Entertainments is planning to set up a Legoland Discovery Centre at the Trafford Centre in Manchester in 2010.
24-Jun-2009
Rezidor Hotels is to create 60 jobs when it reopens the Palace Hotel in Southend as a three-star Park Inn later this year.
23-Jun-2009
Macdonald Hotels is to acquire the assets and business of Aviemore Highland Resort out of administration, securing the future of about 300 jobs.
22-Jun-2009
Charles Wells has acquired a further nine tenanted pubs in Warwickshire, Hertfordshire and Essex from Punch Taverns for undisclosed terms, taking its total estate to 260.
22-Jun-2009
Pure Gym is planning to set up a chain of up to 20 gyms by 2014, with the first due to open at Spinningfields in Manchester this autumn.
22-Jun-2009
Arkwright Society is planning to build a £3m visitor and office centre at Cromford Mill in Derbyshire, in order to increase business and tourism at the Derwent Valley Mills site.
22-Jun-2009
Marston's is to raise £176m in a share issue to fund the expansion of its chain of 2,200 pubs with up to 25 new outlets a year.
18-Jun-2009
Sceptre Leisure has raised £5.5m in a share placing to fund the expansion of its pub gaming machines business.
18-Jun-2009
Orchid Group has bought ten Bar Room Bar outlets out of administration, securing 200 jobs.
17-Jun-2009
Regent Inns is to sell seven Walkabout bars to Cavendish Bars for undisclosed terms.
16-Jun-2009
Birmingham City Council has unveiled plans for the creation of a £58m Birmingham Aquatics and Leisure Centre by 2012.
11-Jun-2009
Jamie's Italian is planning to expand its chain of four restaurants to 14 by the end of 2010.
11-Jun-2009
The Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland (DSD) has unveiled plans for the £100m transformation of Bangor's seafront, including a 150-bedroom hotel, 60 shops, an arts venue and the creation of up to 750 permanent jobs.
11-Jun-2009
Yorkshire Forward has agreed to help fund the development of the 12,500-capacity Leeds Arena venue at Clay Pit Lane, which will be operated by SMG and create 300 jobs.
11-Jun-2009
Brit Oval has won government permission for the £35m expansion of its cricket ground in South London, including a new stand and a 168-bed hotel.
10-Jun-2009
Greene King has acquired 11 managed freehold pubs in London and Scotland from Punch Taverns for £30m.
10-Jun-2009
Hays Travel has bought 25 Harvey World travel agency branches in the Midlands and South West out of administration for undisclosed terms, and they will be rebranded as Vacation World.
10-Jun-2009
West Ham United, the London-based football club, has been acquired by an Icelandic banking consortium called CB Holding.
09-Jun-2009
Thomson Airways is looking to recruit 100 additional staff at its customer services office in Westwood Heath, Coventry, while 150 jobs will be created at its head office in Luton.
09-Jun-2009
Coventry City Council has approved plans for the £3.8m refurbishment of the War Memorial Park.
09-Jun-2009
Goals Soccer Centres is to raise £11m in a share placing, in order to fund the development of six new five-a-side football sites a year from 2010.
04-Jun-2009
Jesters, the Bristol-based comedy club, has been bought out of administration by a management team, and will be relaunched in October as a combined comedy and music venue.
04-Jun-2009
Praesepe has acquired Issue Depth, the owner of six gaming arcades in Farnworth, Atherton, Lancaster, Bishop Auckland, Washington and Birtley, for £1.5m, and will rebrand the sites as Cashino.
03-Jun-2009
BDO Stoy Hayward has sold Real Hotel's Quality Hotel in Birmingham out of administration to Cobden Hotel for about £4.5m.
03-Jun-2009
The Lyric Theatre in London has won a £3m grant to go towards the £15m creation of a teaching theatre by 2011, including new rehearsal and recording studios, a cinema and an IT suite.
03-Jun-2009
Muse Developments has won planning permission to build a £15m 192-bedroom Express by Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester city centre by 2011.
01-Jun-2009
Torbay Council is to consider plans from Riviera Developments for the £20m redevelopment of the Palm Court Hotel in Torquay by summer 2011.
01-Jun-2009
Outlook Expeditions has secured funding from Finance Wales to expand its Gwynedd-based educational travel business, and hopes to double its £3m turnover by 2012.
28-May-2009
Liverpool City Council and Hanover Estates have agreed plans to refurbish and reopen the Neptune Theatre.
28-May-2009
Bradford Council is to consider a number of options for the redevelopment of Odsal rugby stadium, with one possibility being a new 18,000-capacity stadium with a 120-bedroom hotel.
28-May-2009
London Borough of Hillingdon has approved revised plans from Guoman for the development of a 250-bedroom four-star hotel and a 353-bedroom budget hotel on a seven-acre site near Longford.
25-May-2009
Sitel is to create 150 new jobs at its travel call centre in Accrington by the autumn.
25-May-2009
Hastings Borough Council has approved plans for the creation of the £4m Jerwood art gallery and the £5.5m redevelopment of the Stade area of the town, which will create up to 90 jobs.
25-May-2009
Oxford City Council has unveiled plans to build a new £7m swimming pool in Blackbird Leys by 2012.
21-May-2009
Highland Council has approved plans from Ardmuir Developments to build a 98-bedroom £8m hotel in Inverness by summer 2010.
21-May-2009
Lakeland Motor Museum is to relocate to Backbarrow near Newby Bridge by spring 2010.
21-May-2009
Pettifer Investments is planning to build a 70-bedroom hotel on Anglesey, while the Holyhead Retail Park would be expanded with 36,000 sq ft of additional retail space.
21-May-2009
Glasgow City Council is to consider plans from Hamilton-based North Ltd for the development of a £13m 229-room hotel at St Enoch Square.
20-May-2009
Deramore has won planning permission for a £40m hotel development on Princes Street in Edinburgh, including 28,000 sq ft of retail space and a 97-bed Premier Inn.
19-May-2009
Merlin Entertainments is to invest £12m in improvements to the London Eye tourist attraction over the next three years, in order to make it more energy efficient.
19-May-2009
Blackfriars Investments has unveiled proposals to set up a £250m 280-bedroom luxury hotel in Upper Thames Street, London.
18-May-2009
Punch Taverns is to sell a further eight pubs to Frederic Robinson of Stockport.
18-May-2009
Park Inn is recruiting 100 staff for a new 252-room four-star hotel due to open at the Green Quarter development in Manchester this summer.
18-May-2009
Stoke City Football Club has won approval to build a new £5m training centre at Trent Vale.
18-May-2009
Warwickshire County Cricket Club has won permission from Birmingham City Council for the £30m revamp of Edgbaston cricket ground, including a new stand, offices, hotel and shops.
18-May-2009
Paddy Power has acquired a 51% stake in Sportsbet, the Australian betting firm, for an initial £24m.
14-May-2009
Omar Homes Group has been bought out of administration by a new company called Omar Park Homes, which will create up to 140 jobs at its holiday homes factory in North Suffolk over the next year.
14-May-2009
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is in discussions with Glasgow City Council about the possibility of relocating from Henry Wood Hall to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
14-May-2009
Foxton Locks is planning to expand its tourist attraction near Market Harborough, including a new marina, hostel, visitors' centre and the creation of an unspecified number of jobs.
14-May-2009
Inta Group of Tyneside has merged with 3D Golf of Ayr to create a combined golfing holidays group with annual turnover of about £25m.
14-May-2009
Aberdeenshire Council has approved outline plans from Kilbride Group for the development of a 50-bedroom hotel and business park in Inverurie.
14-May-2009
Scottish Resources Group is planning to develop a 665-acre park at the former St Ninians coal mine in Fife by 2012, in order to create a tourist attraction called the Fife Earth Project.
14-May-2009
Liverpool City Council has approved plans from Merepak for the £160m Central Village development, including an 11-storey building and two Millennium & Copthorne hotels.
13-May-2009
Hull City Council has approved plans from Trinity Quays for a £50m 20-storey development at Myton Bridge, including a Millennium & Copthorne four-star hotel and the creation of more than 100 jobs.
13-May-2009
Birmingham City Council has unveiled plans to set up a new £11m eight-acre urban park at Eastside Locks by the end of 2011.
13-May-2009
Ed's Easy Diner, the London-based chain of three restaurants, has been sold to a management buy-in backed by Rankvale Hospitality for an estimated £2m.
12-May-2009
West Lothian Council is to consider plans from VW Leisure to build a £15m holiday park on a 72-acre former gravel quarry.
12-May-2009
Punch Taverns is to sell 13 pubs to Shepherd Neame of Kent for £15m, and a further 17 pubs to Charles Wells of Bedford for undisclosed terms.
11-May-2009
Corporation of London has approved plans from Thomas Enterprises for the creation of a £150m 121-room hotel at Trinity Square by 2012, including a glass atrium and central courtyard.
11-May-2009
Punch Taverns has sold ten freehold pubs in the North West to JW Lees for undisclosed terms.
07-May-2009
Ego is planning to expand its chain of nine restaurants by opening five new outlets this year, including sites in Sheffield and Lytham.
07-May-2009
Chesterfield Borough Council has approved plans from Bradbury Hall Developments to build a £20m hotel and office complex at Whittington Moor, which could create about 500 jobs.
06-May-2009
Chelsfield has submitted plans to revamp the former Commonwealth Institute building in London's Holland Park, in order to create a 100,000 sq ft exhibition centre and prepare for the relocation of the Design Museum.
04-May-2009
Northampton Saints has unveiled plans to build a new stand at its rugby stadium, including a new Asda store that could create 400 jobs.
04-May-2009
Warwick Racecourse has announced plans to build a new £8m hotel, and hopes to start construction work in 2011.
04-May-2009
Punch Taverns is to invest £3m in refurbishments and improvements for its chain of more than 700 pubs in the North West over the next year.
30-Apr-2009
Corinthia is to open a 300-room luxury hotel at the former Metropole Hotel near London's Trafalgar Square by the end of 2010, following a £135m refurbishment.
29-Apr-2009
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £1m to Wrexham County Borough Council for the expansion of Wrexham Museum.
29-Apr-2009
Base2stay is to open a 106-room limited-service hotel in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool in September 2010.
27-Apr-2009
All Leisure Group is to acquire the Hebridean Princess cruise ship, which tours the Scottish islands, from the administrators of Hebridean International Cruises for £1.4m.
27-Apr-2009
Rank Group has acquired the casino at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from Isle of Capri for £0.6m, and it will be converted into a G Casino at a cost of £1m.
27-Apr-2009
Hays Travel is to acquire the business of failed Newcastle-based travel firm Freedom Direct Holidays, securing the future of most of the 109 jobs.
27-Apr-2009
Nottingham City Council has approved plans to replace Victoria Leisure Centre with a new £9.2m swimming and fitness centre by June 2012.
27-Apr-2009
Peterborough City Council is to consider plans from Nene Valley Railway for the development of a new £1m museum to show the history of the Travelling Post Office.
27-Apr-2009
Exeter City Council is to consider plans for the expansion of the St James's Park football stadium, and capacity could eventually reach 20,000.
27-Apr-2009
Jurys Inn has won planning permission to build a new £20m 200-bed hotel in Gateshead, with the creation of up to 100 jobs, which will be one of seven new sites rolled out this year.
23-Apr-2009
Durham County Council is to consider proposals from the Weardale Task Force for the development of a green energy theme park at Eastgate, which could create 350 jobs.
23-Apr-2009
Cains has sold 23 North West pubs out of administration to Amber Taverns of Blackpool, and Amber is planning a refurbishment programme over the next few months.
22-Apr-2009
ATP International has acquired Instone International, the Brentwood-based marine travel company with annual turnover of £12m, for undisclosed terms.
22-Apr-2009
Travelodge is seeking suitable locations for the development of up to 120 new budget hotels in London by 2020.
20-Apr-2009
Pagebet is looking to expand its Durham-based chain of 56 betting shops with up to 25 new locations, but its internet betting operation is to go into administration through Tenon Recovery.
20-Apr-2009
Wakefield Wildcats has unveiled plans for the development of a new 12,000-capacity rugby stadium near junction 30 of the M62 motorway.
20-Apr-2009
Bromley Council is to consider plans from Biggin Hill Trust for the development of a heritage centre to exhibit Biggin Hill airfield's RAF history.
15-Apr-2009
Forest Holidays is to invest £10m upgrading its 140 woodland cabins and 21 camping sites this year, and is seeking an investment partner to fund new sites.
13-Apr-2009
The National Maritime Museum has won approval from Greenwich Council for a £35m expansion project by 2012, in order to provide additional exhibition, research and storage space.
13-Apr-2009
Hoseasons is to expand the 250-strong workforce at its holiday sales call centre in Lowestoft with 15 new staff over the next few weeks.
13-Apr-2009
EasyHotel is looking to open budget hotels in Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Reading and London Waterloo.
09-Apr-2009
Twycross Zoo is planning to invest £7m in the expansion of its zoo near Atherstone, including a new visitor and tourist information centre.
09-Apr-2009
Gateshead Council is to consider plans from MRP (Baltic) to build a 200-bedroom hotel and office complex at South Shore Road, which could create up to 360 jobs.
09-Apr-2009
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build the £98m National Indoor Sports Arena and the Chris Hoy Velodrome, in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
09-Apr-2009
Carlisle Racecourse has unveiled plans to invest £2.5m in the expansion of its facilities by 2011, including a new hurdles track.
02-Apr-2009
Bromley Council is to consider plans for the development of a £10m hotel at Biggin Hill Airport, with the creation of 50 jobs.
02-Apr-2009
The British Museum in London is planning to expand into a new £135m building by 2012, in order to provide more exhibition and storage space.
02-Apr-2009
Tate Modern has won planning permission for a £215m extension at its art gallery in London, including a 70m-tall pyramid-style building.
02-Apr-2009
East Dorset District Council has approved plans for the £3m expansion of the Walford Mill craft centre over the next three years.
02-Apr-2009
Sitel is looking to recruit 50 extra staff for its travel call centre in Accrington, which currently has 110 staff.
02-Apr-2009
Camelot Theme Park has been bought out of receivership by The Story Group of Carlisle, and the 140-acre attraction will reopen in May with the creation of up to 150 seasonal jobs.
01-Apr-2009
Birmingham City Council has approved plans from Great Hampton Group to transform a former clothing factory on Constitution Hill into a 109-bedroom Hampton by Hilton budget hotel.
01-Apr-2009
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to consider plans from Phantom Developments to build an 80-bedroom hotel at the former Diamond Gimson Works in Fenton, with the creation of up to 100 jobs.
01-Apr-2009
The British Horseracing Authority is to relocate its London headquarters to an 18,000 sq ft office at 75 High Holborn.
31-Mar-2009
Harry's Bar is planning to expand its London-based bar and restaurant to five sites over the next two years.
31-Mar-2009
Plymouth Argyle Football Club has selected Salmon Harvester as its preferred partner to build a new 7,000-capacity stand at its Home Park stadium, including conferencing facilities, shops and a cinema.
30-Mar-2009
Fuller Smith & Turner is to acquire six freehold London pubs from Punch Taverns for £21m.
26-Mar-2009
Whitbread has announced plans to open 12 Premier Inn hotels, four Brewers Fayre restaurants and 100 Costa coffee outlets this year, with the creation of 1,000 jobs.
26-Mar-2009
Rileys has gone into administration through Ernst & Young, but 1,200 jobs have been secured through the sale of 129 of its snooker clubs to a new company called Valiant Sports.
26-Mar-2009
The Northern Ireland Executive is to consider proposals for the development of a £128m 25,000-capacity football and rugby stadium in East Belfast, which could create 100 jobs.
26-Mar-2009
JJB Sports has sold its chain of 52 fitness clubs back to its founder, and they will be rebranded as DW Sports Fitness.
26-Mar-2009
Glasgow City Council is to consider plans from PBN Properties for the £80m redevelopment of the Savoy Centre, including a 221-bed hotel, offices and up to 900 jobs.
25-Mar-2009
Kennedy Group has unveiled plans to build a new £4m Port Gallen Lodge hotel near Portrush, with the creation of 30 jobs.
23-Mar-2009
Perth & Kinross Council has approved plans from Strathtay Developments to build a £20m marina complex at Croft-na-Caber, including 53 holiday apartments and a sailing school.
19-Mar-2009
Holidaybreak is setting up a new chain of nine Eurocamp campsites in the UK, including sites in the Lake District, Yorkshire, Snowdonia, Scotland and the West Country.
19-Mar-2009
Travelodge has announced plans for the development of 12 new budget hotels in Cambridge, Edinburgh, Egham, Epsom, Liverpool, London, Northampton, Rugby and Salford Quays, with the creation of 200 jobs.
19-Mar-2009
Lincoln City Council is to consider plans from the owners of the White Hart Hotel for the development of a new hotel with 28 rooms at Bailgate.
19-Mar-2009
Mumtaz of Bradford is planning to open Kashmiri restaurants in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester, having just fitted out its latest outlet in Leeds.
18-Mar-2009
Mere Golf & Country Club has won permission to build a £12m 86-bedroom hotel at its site in Cheshire, with the creation of 40 jobs.
18-Mar-2009
Blackpool Council is to consider plans from Muse Developments for the £220m Talbot Gateway project, which will involve new shops, hotels, offices and the creation of hundreds of jobs.
17-Mar-2009
Dreamland Trust is to unveil plans for the development of a £12m heritage amusement park in Margate.
17-Mar-2009
North Somerset Council has approved plans for the £30m rebuilding of Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier by summer 2010.
16-Mar-2009
North East Lincolnshire Council has approved plans for the development of a £2m football centre at Bradley playing fields in Grimsby.
16-Mar-2009
Leeds City Council has approved plans from Oxford GB for the development of a £31m 244-bedroom Portland Crescent Hotel in the city's civic quarter by 2011.
16-Mar-2009
Portsmouth City Council has approved plans from McAleer and Rushe for the £100m redevelopment of the Zurich House site, including two new hotels, 55 apartments and more than 600 new jobs.
12-Mar-2009
Lavender Hotels Group has bought the 140-bedroom Park Hall Hotel in Chorley from the administrators of the Camelot Theme Park, securing the future of 80 jobs.
12-Mar-2009
Basildon Council has approved plans from Community Solutions for Leisure to build a new £35m sports village by 2011, including a swimming pool and gymnastics centre.
12-Mar-2009
Gulliver's is investing £4m in new attractions at its theme parks in Warrington, Matlock Bath and Milton Keynes, with the creation of 370 jobs.
12-Mar-2009
Plymouth City Council is to consider plans from Blakesley Estates for a £40m leisure and residential development in the city centre, and an operator is being sought for the planned 138-bedroom Athenaeum hotel.
11-Mar-2009
Mour Hotel is to invest up to £120m in the expansion of its newly-formed group of four-star hotels, and aims to sign up to 12 new properties over the next six months.
11-Mar-2009
Ffos Las Racecourse is looking to recruit 60 staff in preparation for the opening of its new racecourse near Llanelli in June.
10-Mar-2009
Crieff Hydro is to invest £6m in the refurbishment of its Perthshire hotel over the next two years.
10-Mar-2009
North Lincolnshire Council has approved plans for the creation of a new £16m entertainment venue at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe by 2011, and will now seek a contractor and operator.
09-Mar-2009
Hallmark Hotels is to expand its chain of four-star hotels by acquiring three properties in Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham this year.
05-Mar-2009
The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is recruiting up to 250 staff for its new £23m indoor snow centre, which is due to open in May.
05-Mar-2009
The Headland Hotel in Newquay has won permission for a £14m redevelopment programme, including a new conference centre, swimming pool and the creation of 59 jobs, and work will start by September 2011.
05-Mar-2009
Arts Council England is to restructure its regional offices, relocate its London office from Clerkenwell to Westminster and shed about 150 jobs from its staff of 622.
05-Mar-2009
Angus Council is to consider plans from Forbes of Kingennie for the development of a £55m championship golf course and five-star hotel near Wellbank, which could create more than 100 jobs.
04-Mar-2009
The Palm of the US is to expand its steakhouse chain into the UK by opening its first outlet in Pont Street, London, in June.
04-Mar-2009
Calderdale Council is to consider plans for the development of new sports and leisure facilities in Brighouse and Sowerby Bridge by autumn 2010.
03-Mar-2009
Fife Council is to consider plans from the Fife Curling Trust for a £2m investment at Duffus Park in Cupar by the end of 2010, including a new four-sheet curling rink.
03-Mar-2009
TUI Travel is considering plans to relocate up to 300 jobs from Salford to Coventry, Luton and Swansea, as part of the integration process for TUI and First Choice Holidays.
02-Mar-2009
Carlisle City Council is to consider proposals for the development of a £50m sports village at the Richard Rose Morton Academy by 2012, including an ice rink and swimming pool.
02-Mar-2009
JD Wetherspoon is to create up to 35 jobs in Bootle in May, following the transformation of the Merton Hotel into a pub.
26-Feb-2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency is to invest £2m in its five tourist boards, in order to attract international conferences and market the region as a business tourism destination.
25-Feb-2009
Inverclyde Council is to invest £23m in new and refurbished leisure facilities over the next five years.
25-Feb-2009
Lastminute.com, the online travel firm, is said to be planning to open retail outlets in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
23-Feb-2009
Lincoln City Council has approved plans from Manorcrest Homes to build a six-story hotel at Brayford Wharf North by the end of next year, with the creation of about 90 jobs.
23-Feb-2009
Yorkshire Tourist Board is to relocate its headquarters from York to Leeds over the next few months, but none of the 31 staff will lose their jobs.
23-Feb-2009
Future Inns is to create 70 jobs at a new £20m hotel due to open next to Cabot Circus in Bristol in May.
19-Feb-2009
Peel has won planning permission to build a £30m 210-bedroom hotel at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.
19-Feb-2009
Telford & Wrekin Council is to consider plans from Burhill Golf & Leisure to build a new 50-bedroom hotel and spa at the Shropshire Golf Centre.
18-Feb-2009
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the £165m refurbishment of the town hall complex, and work will start later this year.
17-Feb-2009
Bassetlaw Council is to consider plans from Commercial Estates Group for the redevelopment of a 55-acre former factory site in Worksop, including a hotel, 200,000sq ft of office space and a superstore.
17-Feb-2009
Portsmouth City Council has approved plans to rehouse the Mary Rose warship at a cost of £35m, and the Mary Rose Trust is seeking a further £7m to fund the museum.
16-Feb-2009
Manchester City Council and New East Manchester are inviting companies to bid for a contract to build a new £20m BMX cycling arena at Sportcity.
16-Feb-2009
Middlesbrough Council is to seek lottery funding for the £6m redevelopment of the historic Stewart Park.
11-Feb-2009
Gulliver's is to invest £4m in the expansion of its Cheshire-based theme park, including a new hotel and the creation of 70 jobs.
11-Feb-2009
Paddy Power is planning to open a further 80 betting shops across the UK by 2011, with the creation of 400 jobs.
10-Feb-2009
Citizen M of the Netherlands is looking to open at least five hotels in central London by 2012.
10-Feb-2009
Apex is to create 80 jobs at a new 187-bedroom hotel due to open at Waterloo Place in Edinburgh in March.
10-Feb-2009
Cheltenham Borough Council is to consider plans for the £5m revamp of Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, and work could start by spring 2010.
09-Feb-2009
Drayton Manor has unveiled plans to build a new 150-bedroom hotel at its theme park near Tamworth by 2010, with the creation of more than 50 jobs.
09-Feb-2009
Viagogo has raised £10m from investors to fund the expansion of its London-based online ticketing agency.
05-Feb-2009
Pontin's is to invest £50m in the redevelopment of its six holiday centres in Brean, Camber Sands, Pakefield, Prestatyn and Southport, with the creation of 2,000 jobs.
03-Feb-2009
Futsal has raised £3.2m from Foresight Ventures to develop a chain of 30 five-a-side indoor football centres across the country.
02-Feb-2009
Glenisla Golf Course is linking up with Deveron Homes to submit plans for a £40m leisure and tourist development at its site in Perthshire, including a 40-bed hotel, a retirement home and the creation of up to 70 jobs.
02-Feb-2009
The Royal Bath & West Showground has unveiled proposals for a £120m expansion project at its site in Shepton Mallet over the next ten years, including a conference centre, hotels and the creation of 1,500 jobs.
02-Feb-2009
Sitel is to create up to 200 travel advice and support jobs at the former Thomas Cook call centre in Accrington by April.
02-Feb-2009
Aviemore Highland Resort has unveiled plans for a £80m expansion, including tourist accommodation, offices, shops and the creation of hundreds of jobs.
02-Feb-2009
Ten Square is has submitted plans for the £60m expansion of its Belfast hotel, increasing the number of bedrooms from 23 to 108 and creating 75 new jobs.
30-Jan-2009
Northland Properties of Canada is planning to develop a four-star 169-room Sandman Signature hotel at the Gallowgate building in Newcastle-upon-Tyne by 2011, with the creation of 150 jobs.
30-Jan-2009
Barleymow has acquired the 12-acre Cawood Park holiday centre in Selby for undisclosed terms.
29-Jan-2009
The York Museum Trust is planning a £2m refurbishment for the Yorkshire Museum in York by August 2010.
29-Jan-2009
Chester Zoo has unveiled plans to invest £225m in the expansion of its facilities by 2018, including a £90m eco dome, a 90-room hotel and a Conservation College.
28-Jan-2009
Discover Travel & Tours has bought the assets of Bedsearcher, the Darlington-based hotel booking service, out of administration.
27-Jan-2009
Belfast City Council is linking up with Time Associates, Gems and Belfast Metropolitan College to launch the Hospitality & Retail Training for Employment programme, in order to provide job training for the long-term unemployed and create up to 200 jobs.
26-Jan-2009
Louvre Hotels is planning to expand and overhaul its chain of 19 Campanile budget hotels in the UK, including the refurbishment of properties in Bradford and Swindon.
26-Jan-2009
Cineworld is looking to invest £4m doubling the number of its cinema screens that can show 3D films to 148, in partnership with NEC.
26-Jan-2009
Everyman is to set up a 25,000 sq ft boutique cinema at the Trinity shopping scheme in Leeds by 2011.
26-Jan-2009
Scottish Borders Council is to consider plans for the development of a £6.7m leisure resort on a farm at Berrybush, near Selkirk, including 28 holiday chalets.
23-Jan-2009
Tombola.co.uk is to create a further 30 jobs at its online bingo operation in Sunderland over the next few months, taking the total workforce to 130.
23-Jan-2009
Simply Pool has acquired Excel Leisure, the Ashton-under-Lyne-based supplier of pool tables and table football equipment, for undisclosed terms.
23-Jan-2009
Reebok is planning to relocate the UK headquarters of its sports equipment business and some of the 160 staff from Bolton to the Adidas office in Stockport by the end of the year.
23-Jan-2009
Sefton Council has secured funding of £4m from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment for the development of a cultural centre in Southport, including an improved arts centre and music venue.
21-Jan-2009
Pontin's is planning to double the capacity of its holiday park at Pakefield in Suffolk by 2012, with the creation of more than 100 jobs.
21-Jan-2009
Jurys Inns has unveiled plans to open four new budget hotels in Bradford, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Portsmouth by 2010, in a £90m investment that will create about 300 jobs.
21-Jan-2009
BetFred is planning to expand its chain of 775 betting shops to 1,000 over the next three years, and 350 jobs will be created at the 40 new outlets due to open this year.
21-Jan-2009
Chantrey Vellacott DFK has sold Gourmet Restaurants, the owner of the Tiffinbites, Vama and Bombay Bicycle Club restaurant chains, out of administration to investment vehicle V8 Gourmet, securing 400 jobs.
20-Jan-2009
Yorkshire Forward is to invest £30m in the tourism sector in Yorkshire and Humber, including a new global marketing campaign for the Yorkshire Tourist Board.
20-Jan-2009
Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council are aiming to create 150 new jobs in tourism, having secured £0.4m of funding from the European Regional Development Fund.
19-Jan-2009
Dorchester Collection is planning to open 15 new luxury hotels in Europe and North America over the next ten years, including the 69-room Cowarth Park hotel due to open in Ascot in 2010.
19-Jan-2009
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is to set up a new museum and archive centre at Churchward Village in Swindon.
16-Jan-2009
Perth & Kinross Council has approved plans from Crown Parks to build a £12m holiday centre at a former quarry near Stanley in Perthshire, including 250 chalets and the creation of 70 jobs.
16-Jan-2009
HMV is to invest £18m in a joint venture with MAMA, in order to operate a chain of 11 live music venues, and HMV will also buy 14 Zavvi stores out of administration.
15-Jan-2009
North Somerset District Council has approved plans for the £5m expansion of the Cadbury House Hotel Health Club & Spa in Congresbury by 2010, with the creation of 50 jobs.
14-Jan-2009
Derby City Council is to consider plans from the Derby NHS Trust for a mixed-use development on the site of Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, including 300,000 sq ft of offices, 50,000 sq ft of shops and a 140,000 sq ft hotel and conference centre.
14-Jan-2009
Hilton Hotels Corporation has agreed a deal with Peel Holdings to open a 160-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel at Liverpool John Lennon airport this summer.
13-Jan-2009
Millennium & Copthorne is to open two new hotels at the Central Village development in Liverpool in 2012, with the creation of more than 200 jobs.
13-Jan-2009
PGL is to invest £4m in the development of an activity centre at Windmill Hill in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, in order to offer courses for youth groups of up to 450 people.
13-Jan-2009
South Lanarkshire Council is to consider plans from Heritage London & Hanover to build a £20m 132-bedroom hotel at Peel Park in East Kilbride, which will create up to 70 jobs.
12-Jan-2009
Trafford Council is to consider plans from Peel Holdings for the development of a museum to show the history of the Manchester Ship Canal at Trafford Park.
08-Jan-2009
South Tyneside Council has approved plans for the development of a £2m Ocean Beach amusement complex on South Shields sea front, with the creation of 30 jobs.
07-Jan-2009
Folio Hotels is to be bought out of administration, with 13 of the hotels being acquired by Bespoke Hotels and the remaining 20 sites will be run by the existing management team.
07-Jan-2009
Chasetown Football Club has submitted plans for a new £1m grandstand at its stadium in Staffordshire, including a gym, office, club shop, restaurant and conference facilities.
06-Jan-2009