Police dogs training for Olympics

Police dogs from the Avon and Somerset and Wiltshire forces take part in a week of training to detect explosives in preparation for the 2012 Olympics.

Police dogs training for Olympics

Police dogs from the Avon and Somerset and Wiltshire forces take part in a week of training to detect explosives in preparation for the 2012 Olympics.

Bus firm wins 2012 Olympics order

Aberdeen-based FirstGroup wins a major contract to run bus services for spectators at the London 2012 Olympics.

Security could add £160 million to London 2012  (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

The cost of the London 2012 Olympics could rise by up to 180 million pounds, mainly because of security, but will remain within budget, organisers said on Tuesday.

London 2012 plans give green light to beat Games jams (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

London 2012 Olympics organisers plan to ease Olympic traffic during the event with a mixture of measures including frequencing of red lights, Games chief Sebastian Coe said Thursday.

Olympic security costs may rise

Extra security could see the cost of the London 2012 Olympics rise by up to £180m, but organisers say the event will meet its budget.

John Lewis to sponsor 2012 Olympics (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Retailer John Lewis will sponsor the 2012 Olympic Games in London, sell official merchandise, and provide furniture, warehousing and staff for the event, it said on Monday.

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.

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.

Gatlin sets 2012 Olympics target

Sprinter Justin Gatlin is aiming to compete at the 2012 Olympics as he prepares to return from a doping ban in July.