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Confusion surrounds the apparent collapse of the deal for West Ham to move into the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

A statement will be made by the Government at around lunchtime today about the future of the £500million venue, after a complaint was made to the European Union about Newham Council's £40million contribution as part of the deal.

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have won the latest round in the battle to take possession of the Olympic Stadium after 2012.

The club has won permission to mount a legal challenge to the decision by the Olympic Park Legacy Company to award the stadium to West Ham.

The Government and the Mayor of London have approved plans for West Ham to move into the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

The decision was not unexpected, with the Irons being named as preferred tenants by the Olympic Park Legacy Company three weeks ago, when they saw off a rival bid from Tottenham Hotspur.

Top class darts is arrowing back to The O2 with the return of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League to the venue.

The first round of the tournament will be held at the arena on February 11, with defending champion Phil "The Power" Taylor the main attraction.

The biggest names in darts - and over 10,00 spectators - are heading to The O2 this evening for the opening round of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League.

Doubt surrounded the participation of world champion Phil Taylor, who has been laid low with a virus this week.

The most powerful player in darts has bad news for his rivals as he has no plans to ease back on his domination of the sport.

Phil "The Power" Taylor claimed his 15th world crown when he beat Australian Simon Whitlock on January 3 and will be the star attraction when Premier League Darts arrives at The O2.