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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dele Alli offered new career by Milton Keynes bowling alley
From pitch to pins – Dele Alli offered new career at 'The Dele Alley' bowling lane Former England player Dele Alli has been offered the chance to swap football for bowling. The ex-Spurs and current Como 1907 midfielder has had a lane named after him in his hometown of Milton Keynes… and it comes with a job offer. Top UK bowling chain Lane7 is launching 'The Dele Alley' – complete with customised bowling balls featuring Dele's face, personalised shoes and a commemorative plaque. Dele, 29, has had Lane 8 named is his honour, which is his current squad number for the Italian Serie A team, which is managed by Cesc Fàbregas. The tongue-in-cheek tribute opens on June 23, and Lane 7 has invited Dele to pop down and cut the ribbon and accept an offer of free bowling lessons so he could potentially switch sports. Managing Director Gavin Hughes said: 'Dele Alli is a hero to Milton Keynes. His time at MK Dons, Tottenham and England saw his status rise, so much so that he deserves a bowling alley named in his honour. 'Why have a statue when you can have your own bowling alley, Alli??' With a whopping 9.3 million followers online, Dele's officially been crowned Milton Keynes' biggest star – ahead of Arsenal Lioness Leah Williamson, darts queen Fallon Sherrock and even Olympic legend Greg Rutherford. And while Greg got a statue, Dele's getting bowling balls with his face on them. Gavin added: 'Things haven't gone perfect for Dele at Como 1907 so we thought we'd reach out and offer him the chance to come home. 'Dele, if you see this – the bowling and tuition is on us. Let's see if you can replicate your football success on the lanes!' Lane7 has reached out to both Dele and his club Como 1907 to invite him to open Lane 8 – but so far, the soccer star has yet to respond.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lane 7 opens new Dublin venue, with bowling lanes, immersive darts and more
Dublin's newest bowling alley has officially launched in the city centre, offering beer pong, arcade games and more for punters. Following the unparalleled success of the launch of its first Irish venue in Dundrum last year, Lane7 is doubling down in Dublin with an even bigger, bolder, badder entertainment space on Chatham Street. The new venue sports eight state-of-the-art bowling lanes, beer pong, immersive darts, retro arcade games, and a seriously slick cocktail bar. "Dundrum was just the warm-up,' Gavin Hughes, Managing Director of Lane7, said. 'We've seen how much Dubliners love what we do, so we're bringing the heat to the city centre. Lane7 Chatham Street isn't just a bowling alley—it's a place where nights out take on a life of their own. 'Whether it's pre-drinks before hitting town, a wild work do, or just a casual Tuesday that got kicked up a notch, we've got it covered." Lane7 isn't here to do ordinary. Every venue is a little different, infused with graffiti-clad energy and a vibe that's as unpredictable as your aim after a few cocktails. No two nights are the same, but one thing's guaranteed—you won't want to leave. Bookings are now open, so grab your mates and claim your spot. Book now here and follow @Lane7_ie to stay in the loop.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic Debenhams store is transformed into huge entertainment zone with 12-lane bowling alley, dancefloor & roller rink
AN iconic Debenhams store has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into an entertainment venue. After the business went into administration in 2020, hundreds of the huge department stores were left empty on UK high streets. 4 4 4 Now, one of the abandoned stores has been completely transformed into the ultimate entertainment space. The Debenhams in Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes has been revamped by entertainment company Lane 7. The 40,000 square foot space has been kitted out with a bowling alley, roller skating rink, golf simulators, bumper cars, pool tables and a gaming experience. Lane 7's Luke Harvey said: "The culture of what people want from their nights out has changed a lot recently, the shift from being a drinking culture has stopped a little bit, especially for 18-24 year olds. "People want a little more from their nights out; they don't necessarily want to go to a nightclub anymore. "They want something fun and something they can do with a range of different friends and families." Since opening in March, the venue has seen about 2,300 visitors on its busiest days which are usually Friday nights and evenings. The entertainment company has taken over the ground floor, while Sports Direct occupies the upper floors. Although shoppers can still buy from Debenhams online, all of its 124 beloved high street stores closed down because of falling profits and rising debt. The financial problems were triggered by a combination of consumers moving online, as well as Covid lockdowns which stalled profits. Across the country, councils and developers have been repurposing former Debenhams stores. One in Northampton was demolished and replaced by student housing in October 2024, a fate that will follow for the two other stores left in the city. Similar plans are going ahead in Guildford, with 185 new homes replacing the former Debenhams store. Other empty stores, including the ex-BHS and Marks and Spencer buildings on Abington Street, Northampton, will also be converted into flats to try and meet growing housing needs. In Ipswich, the borough council have described the empty four story building as a "blight" on the town centre, overlooking the newly revamped Cornhill square. The council claims the building's owner has rejected several applications from "well-known retailers" to take over the site. A store in Norwich faces an uncertain future, with plans to demolish the shop to be rebuilt as student accommodation being fought by Historic England given its proximity to Norwich Castle. Like the Milton Keynes store, some former Debenhams' have undergone an exciting revival. A store in the Grafton Centre, Cambridge, is due to be converted into office and lab space for life science studies. Redevelopment work is being undertaken by Corstorphine and Wright who said they had: "identified areas that could be removed to allow for new development, including a vacant flagship Debenhams store and an underused entrance plaza." 4
