Chelsea win fight over land purchase for Stamford Bridge redevelopment

Chelsea are looking to redevelop Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seater stadium. LONDON -- Chelsea's stadium project overcame a significant hurdle on Monday as Hammersmith and Fulham Council agreed to give themselves the power to compulsorily purchase the land at the centre of a "right to light" dispute. The Crosthwaites family took out an injunction against the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, claiming the new 60,000-seater stadium will severely reduce the amount of natural light on their property, where they have lived for 50 years. But the council on Monday swiftly and unanimously...