Olympics Information See all
London 2012: Advance warning of parking restrictions
Not long to go, fewer than 80 days in fact, when Newham and Stratford in particular will be awash with visitors for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
London 2012: Military exercise to prepare for potential Olympics threat
The armed forces have today begun a massive training exercise across London to test their responses to potential threats during the Olympic Games.
Hospital patients fear traffic jam crisis during Olympics
Seriously ill patients could miss vital hospital appointments stuck in traffic jams as VIPs and athletes whizz past in specially designated fast car lanes during this summer’s Olympics, healthcare providers have warned.
London 2012: Queen confirmed as opening both summer sports spectaculars
London 2012 chiefs today confirmed Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, will officially open both the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games at Stratford’s iconic main Stadium this summer.
Olympic rings arrive at Thames Barrier in Silvertown to mark 150 days until 2012 Games
Giant Olympic rings sailed down the River Thames today bringing with them details of the biggest arts festival London has ever seen.
Stratford buildings could house media in Olympics
The BBC could shun the glamour of the Olympic Media Centre to broadcast their Games global coverage from the top floors of council tower blocks in Stratford.
Mark Ronson and Katy B come to Hackney Wick to launch Olympics street art
Grammy award-winning producer Mark Ronson and dubstep singer Katy B came to Hackney Wick yesterday (February 16) to unveil a giant piece of street art that aims to get young people excited about the Olympic Games.
Olympics build on Leyton Marsh gets green light despite protest
Olympic bosses have won the right to build a giant basketball hall on Leyton Marshes despite widespread protest from park users and Upper Clapton residents.
Olympic Games: Camden homes rent for up to 12 times usual price
Homeowners across Camden are using online property sites to rent their homes for up to 12 times the usual rates during the Olympic Games.
Hackney Council in talks with Olympics bosses over use of Mabley Green
Residents, traders and park users are facing further disruptions as the 2012 Games approach after it emerged another green space in Hackney could be take over by the Olympics.
Hackney trader makes last-minute plea to Olympics bosses to save company
A Hackney businessman on the fringes of the Olympic Park this week begged 2012 bosses to come up with a last minute plan to save his company.
Olympic advice workshops for Barking and Dagenham businesses
Freight operators and their customers in Barking and Dagenham are being invited to free workshops about how they will be affected during the Olympics.
Hackney campaigners step up fight against Olympic basketball hall on Leyton Marshes
Residents and park users along the River Lee in Upper Clapton have stepped up their campaign to block plans for a giant Olympic basketball hall just across the water on Leyton Marshes.
London 2012 Olympics travel advice on roads, rail and Tube
Organising transport to deal with the 2012 London Olympics is Britain’s largest peace-time logistical exercise.
Olympics tickets resale website suspended
Olympics bosses have suspended the Olympic ticket resale system on the day it was launched after problems with the official website.
London 2012 volunteers given Facebook and Twitter rules
Olympic Games volunteers have been given strict rules on how they use social media.
Olympics Legacy See all
- London 2012: Projects inspired by Games reach 10million people
- London 2012: Victoria Pendleton and Jamie Oliver launch Samsung Hope Relay - video
- London 2012: Olympic Park to reopen exactly a year after start of Games
- London 2012: Prince Harry becomes president of school games
- London 2012: Solar power in place at Stratford towards the ‘greenest games ever’
Olympics Transport See all
- London 2012 video: Watch free runners promoting alternative travel during the Games
- London 2012: Free runners show alternative travel methods for Games-time
- London 2012: Electric charge points at Olympic venues for green legacy
- London 2012: Advance warning of parking restrictions
- London 2012: Bus drivers to be balloted on Olympic industrial action
Olympics Sport See all
- Wrestler Myrolsav Dykun set to miss London 2012 after failing drugs test
- ‘Our Olympians may get to train in Cyprus - but it’s no holiday!’
- Stuart Pearce braced for club v country battle with Arsenal boss Wenger
- Stuart Pearce may select Manchester United legend for London 2012 Olympics
Olympics Info See all
- London 2012: Advance warning of parking restrictions
- London 2012: Military exercise to prepare for potential Olympics threat
- Hospital patients fear traffic jam crisis during Olympics
- London 2012: Queen confirmed as opening both summer sports spectaculars
- Olympic rings arrive at Thames Barrier in Silvertown to mark 150 days until 2012 Games
Links
Official London Olympics 2012 website
www.london2012.com
Olympic Park Legacy Company
http://www.legacycompany.co.uk/
Working for London 2012
https://locogrecruitment.london2012.com/jobs/main
London 2012 tickets
http://www.tickets.london2012.com/
Olympics schedule
http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-gb/img/sys/tournament/london2012/oly-complete.pdf
Resources
Map of the Olympic Venues (jpg, 558kb)Map of the Olympic Parks (pdf, 2.6mb)
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