West Ham stadium deal falls through

The English second tier club could still end up renting the facility under the new plan to keep the stadium in public ownership and the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has been asked to start a new process to secure tenants.

The move comes amid a protracted dispute with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur and the plan is committed to safeguarding the legacy of the stadium's athletics track which is central to a bid to host the 2017 World Championships.

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