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The Rugby Football Union is revising plans to increase major events at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. The proposals aim to boost funding for rugby but face ongoing concerns from local residents and officials.

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00:00Plans to bring major global music acts to Twickenham's Alliance Stadium are being revised amid local opposition.
00:08The Rugby Football Union wants to stage up to 15 large non-sporting events a year to raise funding for
00:14rugby.
00:15Revised proposals include higher crowd limits, with up to 75,000 at weekends and lower numbers on weekdays.
00:23Local residents and transport partners have raised concerns, while organisers say they are working with councils and rail operators.
00:31The plans would still need council approval and could be introduced in stages if they are deemed successful.
00:38Public information sessions are due later this month, ahead of the planning application submission.
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