SMALL CAP MOVERS: Clear Leisure and Ascent Resources court attention

Progress in legal disputes was behind sharp share price rises for Clear Leisure and Ascent Resources this week. Investment company Clear Leisure, which has a penchant for investing in companies where court-led recoveries of misappropriated assets is a possibility, has seen its shares virtually double in February after a business update that read more like a … Read more

Keeping gyms and leisure centres open is critical to ensuring health and wellbeing, say academics

Gyms ARE Covid-safe: Experts say they pose a low risk of spreading the virus and keeping them open boosts health and wellbeing 487 positive cases were recorded following 62million visits to fitness centres  The study collected data from leisure centres in 14 European countries Academics argued their results revealed that gyms should be kept open  … Read more

Will location be the key to determining which leisure firms recover from Covid-19?

At the start of the coronavirus lockdown, an eerie sight appeared on London’s streets. Shoppers walking through Westfield shopping centre in White City on a Saturday night would have found the place virtually deserted.  The place is now busy again, but overall footfall at Westfield’s sites in West London and Stratford had only recovered to … Read more

Hockey player proposes to figure skater girlfriend on ice rink as leisure venues reopen in England 

Ice hockey player proposes to his figure skater girlfriend on ice of the rink where they first met as leisure venues reopen in England Tony Shard met girlfriend Nadine Fontaine-Palmer at the Streatham ice rink So he decided he’d propose at the venue – but then the pandemic struck  Yesterday ice rinks, along with casinos and … Read more

Kourtney Kardashian embodies leisure in a pajama set as she flees to Santa Barbara with her children

Despite COVID-19, Kourtney Kardashian has been curating the ultimate summer vacation for herself and her three children, Mason, 10, Penelope, eight, and Reign, five. But the 41-year-old POOSH founder decided to switch things up on Sunday by escaping the LA heat and fleeing to Santa Barbara with her brood. Kourtney was joined by her ex/baby … Read more

Casinos, bowling alleys, ice-rinks and leisure centres can reopen in August

The fun starts here! Casinos, bowling alleys, ice-rinks and leisure centres can reopen in August with stadiums to follow in October – but nightclubs and soft-play areas will stay shut for now Bowling, skating rinks, casinos and beauticians will be able to reopen in August  Pilots to reopen sports stadiums will start with World Snooker … Read more

Cara Santana flashes the peace sign while out for the day in LA in plaid cream leisure pants

Cara Santana smiles and flashes the peace sign while out for the day in Los Angeles in plaid cream leisure pants and a matching sweater By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 06:36 BST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 06:36 BST, 28 June 2020 Cara Santana was seen in great spirits on Saturday in Los Angeles, … Read more

Ashley Roberts wears tiny red leisure wear set in TikTok video

Ashley Roberts wears tiny red two-piece to show off her impressive moves for dancing TikTok video By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 21:55 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 15 May 2020 She has continued working at Heart FM throughout the coronavirus lockdown.  And Ashley Roberts took a well-needed break on Friday … Read more

Nearly 3,000 gyms and leisure centres face closure with loss of 100,000 jobs

Nearly 3,000 gyms and leisure centres face the threat of closure after landlords threatened them with eviction for unpaid rent during the coronavirus lockdown. Up to 100,000 jobs could now be at risk with trade body UKActive calling for urgent action to protect places of exercise which remain shut as the pandemic continues. Fresh legislation … Read more

Hi-de-hell… Butlin’s iconic Redcoats face the axe as leisure industry reels

Hi-de-hell… Butlin’s iconic Redcoats face the axe as leisure industry reels with tens of thousands of workers facing the axe Holiday park operator Butlin’s is known for its Redcoats entertainment workers Butlin’s would have to lay off 10,000 workers if it does not get enough state aid The leisure industry is reeling due to sales … Read more