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Safety & Security / 24 January 2024 / 1 min read

10th ESSMA Summit Amsterdam – Newcastle United, Dave Gregory

Licenced Standing in Seated Areas at St. James Park. Discover the process undertaken and the benefits of safe standing areas.

ESSMA 24 January 2024
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