Wimbledon has gained approval to expand its site to compete with other Grand Slams and benefit the community. Not all residents and environmentalists are convinced.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the Wimbledon championships, has received the green light for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority despite strong opposition. The plan for 39 new grasscourts,

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has been granted planning permission to add 39 new courts and triple the size of the grounds at the Wimbledon Championships. At a public hearing on Friday afternoon,

A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities.

By Martyn Herman (Reuters) -Wimbledon championships host the All England Lawn Tennis Club was given the go-ahead for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority on Friday -- seemingly ending a long battle with those opposed to the radical plans.

Britain's All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) was granted planning permission on Friday by the Greater London Authority for a huge expansion project for the Wimbledon Championships.