The partnership is also being asked to back plans to install a viewing platform overlooking the field in Hammerwich where the hoard was discovered.

BBC: Nina Dawes and Dr David Symons

For example, during a session of track and field, instead of viewing only a single feed that moves from event to event, a user can choose to watch a stream dedicated to a specific event, such as the long jump or javelin.

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