UK's 'first' all-electric football stadium passes planning hurdle

Michael Holder
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Oxford United FC's plans to build 'one of the greenest' football stadiums in the UK wins approval from Cherwell District Council

Oxford United's hopes of building "one of the greenest" football stadiums in the UK have taken a major step forward, after the local council approved the club's planning application following a four-hour...

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