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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New Bristol arena 'could have larger capacity of 20,000'
The group behind a massive new music venue planned for Bristol says it is now planning for a maximum capacity of 20, YTL Arena is being created inside a hangar on the old Filton Airfield, with the latest estimates saying it could open in plans suggested it would be able to hold 17,000 fans, with that later increased to 19, a statement YTL Arena Chief Executive Andrew Billingham said increasing the capacity beyond even those numbers is "really important". Plans for the arena in Filton were first announced in 2018, with it set to be the centre point of the Brabazon development, which will also include 6,500 huge scheme has been much delayed, with the developers - Malaysian-owned YTL - initially saying it could be open by expected opening has already been pushed back by six years, and the idea to increase capacity will now require new planning permission from South Gloucestershire Council. Andrew Billingham, Chief Executive of YTL Arena, said: "We want to attract the biggest artists and events to Bristol, so increasing the capacity to 20,000 is really important to us."We'll achieved this by maximising the size of the floor of what will be our standing area, where concertgoers will be stood on the very same concrete where Concorde was built."The Filton arena was promoted as a more affordable alternative to a previously council-backed scheme next to Bristol Temple Meads railway was first proposed in 2003, but building work never started, and while the plan was resurrected in the 2010s, former city mayor Marvin Rees scrapped the construction is yet to begin on the Filton arena, work on a railway station to bring concert-goers to the venue is under brand new station, North Filton, is set open as an unstaffed station in late 2026, though this is set to be enlarged later when the arena nears hundreds of people have already bought and moved into new homes as part of the development, and there are plans for schools, student accommodation and sports facilities.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ibiza Rocks Hotel cancels music events after seeing four deaths in three months including three Brits - as heartbroken girlfriend pays tribute to ice hockey star teen who plunged from balcony
A hotel and music venue in Ibiza has cancelled its planned events after two British men died on its premises. Gary Kelly, 19, died after falling from the third floor of the Ibiza Rocks hotel yesterday morning, after Evan Thomson, 26, died at the venue on July 7. The four-star hotel said it was 'deeply shocked and devastated' by the incidents and that it had decided to pause upcoming events 'out of respect for those involved'. 'Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations,' a statement shared on social media read. 'The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority,' the statement continued, adding that all customers would be informed directly of the changes by email. The statement was posted on Monday, in the wake of the tragic death of Mr Kelly in the early hours of July 21. Spanish police said that initial investigations suggested his fall had been accidental. It came two weeks after Mr Thomson died in a 'tragic accident' at the hotel, confirmed by his 'heartbroken' mother on social media. The Ibiza Rocks venue in San Antonio is marking its 20th anniversary this year, and had planned a string of events headlined by Dizzee Rascal, Songer and Rudimental on July 23 and July 30. On April 30, a 33-year-old British woman collapsed and died in her room at the hotel. Spanish media reported at the time that the woman, who has not been named, had pre-existing heart conditions. And on April 27, a 19-year-old Italian tourist fell from the fourth-floor of the hotel, having flown out the previous day. She had reportedly lost her footing while trying to reach her room from a balcony after misplacing her keycard. Ibiza Rocks said it was working with the relevant authorities in the wake of the recent incidents. 'Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time,' the statement read. It came as tributes poured in for Mr Kelly. His ice hockey team, Dundee Stars, shared a tribute, saying they were 'truly devastated' to learn of his passing. The statement added: 'We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time.' Mr Kelly's girlfriend, Louise Essery, published a tribute to her partner, remembering him as 'inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones'. 'I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. It hasn't really hit me yet,' she wrote. 'Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever. I think it's to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives.' Ice hockey team Aberdeen Lynx, which Mr Kelly had played for, remembered him as one of their 'brightest stars'. 'Gary was more than just a talented hockey player — he was a young man full of heart, passion, and dedication,' their tribute read. 'On the ice, he gave everything he had. Off the ice, he brought energy, kindness, and an infectious love of life that lifted everyone around him.' Two ambulances were sent to the scene at around 12.40am, but paramedics were unable to revive him. Local police said that he was 'already dead by the time help arrived', adding that initial investigations suggested the fall had been accidental. 'The fall was from from the third floor of the hotel to an outside part of the complex. Court officials authorised the removal of his body at 2.40am,' a police statement read. They said an investigation was ongoing. An spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.' The news came days after 26-year-old Evan Thomson fell to his death at the hotel. Mr Thomson, from Aberdeen, was celebrating his birthday with friends when he tragically lost his life at Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Paramedics rushed to the site of the incident on the hotel grounds but pronounced him dead at the scene. Confirming his death, the Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic said: 'Regrettably and despite all the efforts of medical personnel, the patient who fell yesterday in San Antonio has died due to the severity of his injuries.' Evan's mother Lel Kellighan wrote on social media to confirm her son's tragic accident. 'We are all absolutely broken,' she wrote, adding: 'Please allow us some time.' Following Mr Thomson's death, the hotel said in a statement: 'This is a truly tragic and extremely sad situation. 'Our senior management team onsite did everything possible to help the police with their investigation into events leading up to Evans' death, and to provide constant support from our customer services managed to Evan's friends. 'That has included them having four-hour access to our senior manager for any help or questions and giving them permission to pass on her mobile number to Evan's family should they wish to call us direct. 'They were very appreciative of all the help and support at such a difficult time. 'We are deeply saddened by Evan's death and our thoughts continue to be with his family and friends at this truly difficult time.' On April 30, an unnamed 33-year-old British tourist died in her room at the hotel. Emergency responders confirmed when they arrived the holidaymaker had gone into cardiac arrest and spent around 40 minutes performing CPR on her to try to revive her. According to local outlet Nou Diari, the woman had underlying heart conditions and was carrying an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Her death came three days after a 19-year-old girl died while trying to access her room to the hotel. The tourist, identified only as an Italian holidaymaker of Turkish origin, was said to be trying to reach her room from a shared area of the hotel via a balcony after realising she did not have her key card with her when she slipped and fell.
The Guardian
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks
An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events after the deaths of two British men on its premises in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, 19, who was a professional ice hockey player for the Dundee Stars, died at the Ibiza Rocks hotel on Monday. His club paid tribute to the 'hugely talented and charismatic individual' who 'had a great future ahead of him'. It comes two weeks after the death of another Scottish tourist, Evan Thomson, 26, who fell to his death at the hotel on 7 July. The hotel, which is also an open-air music venue, has decided to pause its scheduled events programme due to 'the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It said: 'We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority.' The rapper Dizzee Rascal was due to play this week and the drum'n'bass band Rudimental were expected to appear on 30 July. The hotel did not specify how many events were cancelled. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Dundee Stars said: 'We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news. 'Gary was hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him. His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time.' Other ice hockey teams also paid tribute to Kelly. In a statement on X, the Glasgow Clan said: 'This is truly heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident during this incredibly difficult time.' The Whitley Warriors, who Kelly played for briefly, said: 'Gary iced for Warriors on only a few occasions in the 2023-24 season but was a popular player in the dressing room despite the shortness of his time at Whitley.' Thomson's mother paid tribute to her son in a social media post. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she wrote, adding: 'We are all absolutely broken.'
The Guardian
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks
An Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled a number of music events after the deaths of two British men on its premises in the space of two weeks. Gary Kelly, 19, who played for the Dundee Stars ice hockey team, died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday. His club paid tribute to the 'hugely talented and charismatic individual', adding he 'had a great future ahead of him'. It comes weeks after the death of another Scottish tourist, Evan Thomson, 26, who fell to his death at the hotel in July. The hotel, which is also an open-air music venue, has decided to pause its scheduled events programme due to 'the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved'. It said: 'We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. 'Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. 'The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority.' Rapper Dizzee Rascal was due to play later this week and drum'n'bass band Rudimental were expected to appear on 30 July. The hotel has not specified how many events it will be cancelling. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Dundee Stars said: 'We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. 'Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news. 'Gary was hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him. His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. 'We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time.' Other UK ice hockey teams also paid tribute to Kelly. In a statement on X, the Glasgow Clan said: 'This is truly heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident during this incredibly difficult time.' The Whitley Warriors, who Kelly played for briefly, said: 'Gary iced for Warriors on only a few occasions in the 2023-24 season but was a popular player in the dressing room despite the shortness of his time at Whitley.' Thomson's mother paid tribute to her son in a social media post. 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away,' she wrote, adding: 'We are all absolutely broken.'
CNN
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNN
More than 20 injured after vehicle strikes crowd in Los Angeles overnight
More than 20 people have been injured after an 'unknown vehicle' drove into a crowd in East Hollywood early Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The West Santa Monica Boulevard location provided by the LAFD is in the area of a music venue. Early estimations from first responders have four to five vicitims in 'at least' critical condition, eight to 10 in serious condition, and 10 to 15 people in fair condition, the LAFD said. The department is actively coordinating patient triage and transport from the incident that happened around 2 a.m. local time. This is a developing story and will be updated.
