Don Valley Stadium Demolition contractor Demex began the demolition on this date, estimating that the process would take approximately six months. The Liberal Democrat Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the stadium's closure, claiming the city council aimed to prevent the Save Don Valley Stadium group from obtaining central government grants in order to develop a business plan that would keep the venue open. The UK Independence Party also expressed opposition to the stadium's closure and stated their intention to put together a campaign to save the stadium. UKIP general secretary and Sheffield Branch chairman Jonathan Arnott commented that "there
Valley Greyhound Stadium Valley Greyhound Stadium The Valley Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing stadium in Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales. The track known as Valley is on Twyn Road sandwiched between the Caerphilly Road and A469 and on the east bank of the Rhymney River It is the only existing greyhound racing track in Wales and is independent (not affiliated to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain). The stadium opened to greyhound racing on 20 July 1976 with the first ever winner being a greyhound called 'Boss' who won in a time of 19.20 sec over 310 yards. The circuit is