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Oxford University's 'self changing' smart sports floor

Women's football aiming for excellent

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The futuristic floor is part of Oxford University’s new multi-million pound Acer Nethercott sports centre built by Beard. It is part of a major redesign of the university’s sports facilities on the historic Iffley Road track where Sir Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile.

This exciting new £70m development is the next step on an exciting journey to develop the women’s game. It will support the realisation of the FA’s Game Plan for Growth; a strategy to grow participation in women’s and girls’ football, creating a sustainable and successful high performance system to ensure England teams compete with distinction on the world stage at every age group.

Physical activity can significantly improve mental wellbeing. We look at some of the ways the sector is helping people suffering mental health issues.

Green light for £30m indoor snow centre

Plans for a £30m indoor snow centre and leisure destination in Middlesbrough have received full planning consent.

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