London 2012 Young Leaders Programme launches

The London 2012 Young Leaders Programme launched today, offering young people the opportunity to make a positive difference to their lives and local communities.

Downturn will not impact 2012 crowds – Coe (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

The 2012 Olympics will enjoy full stadiums despite the global economic downturn, London Games chief Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday.

UK school games and the 2012 olympic legacy (Epolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

As a sports minister for six years, one thing that was always apparent to me was the enthusiasm and tremendous athletic potential of the UK’s young people. On 6th July 2005, London was announced as the host of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The inspiration that the Olympics could provide seemed like a great chance [...]

Coe accepts French competition for pre-Games training (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

French attempts to cash in on the 2012 Olympics and attract athletes to training camps should come as no surprise, according to London Games chief Sebastian Coe, who advised British venues to go out and sell themselves.

2012 park to become ‘green oasis’ (Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

The Olympic Park will be a “stunning green oasis” to be proud of after the 2012 Games, Tessa Jowell has insisted.

Bank to drop ‘Halifax’ branding

Bank of Scotland is to ‘refresh’ its brand, and drop the name Halifax from its branches.

Bank to drop ‘Halifax’ branding

Bank of Scotland is to ‘refresh’ its brand, and drop the name Halifax from its branches.

Veteran Bradstock aims for 2012

Javelin thrower Roald Bradstock is targeting a remarkable comeback for the London Olympics in 2012 – when he will be 50 years old.

British boxing names podium squad

Beijing Olympians Bradley Saunders and Khalid Yafai are named in the British Amateur Boxing Association’s 21-man podium squad.

Olympic cycle track ‘ready first’

The cycle track is on course to be the first London 2012 venue completed for the Olympic Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority says.