2012 Olympic Maps

Leading up to the opening ceremony of the 2012 games we will be adding maps to enable your visit to go more smoothly.

Christine Bleakley offered Olympics role to stay at BBC

Corporation moves to secure One Show star amid speculation that she could follow former co-host Adrian Chiles to ITV The BBC has offered Christine Bleakley a two-year deal and a chance to be the face of the Olympics in 2012 if she stays at the corporation. The One Show star has left her agent John [...]

Danny Boyle approached for 2012 Olympics

Danny Boyle is approached to direct the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

Danny Boyle To Oversee Opening Ceremony Of 2012 Olympics?

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle will reportedly be overseeing the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Danny Boyle To Direct 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Where do you go after directing Slumdog Millionaire to both critical and popular success? Staging the greatest, most-watched show on Earth, perhaps? Rumours suggest that Danny Boyle is top choice to orchestrate the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. A parade of ‘ anonymous sources ‘ are talking up the director, who is on-record saying [...]

Schools and colleges from across the UK win a visit to the London 2012 Olympic Park

60 schools and colleges from across the UK have visited the London 2012 Olympic Park after winning the opportunity in a prize draw. The prize draw was a reward for joining the London 2012 Get Set network, which is made up of schools across the UK that have demonstrated a commitment to the Olympic and [...]

Danny Boyle lined up to direct 2012 Olympics opening ceremony

When the Chinese film director Zhang Yimou was enlisted to orchestrate the inaugural ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the world waited with excitement and later praised the breathtaking results.

Hornby goes for gold with 2012 Olympics toys

Hornby, the home of its eponymous model railways, Airfix kits, Corgi die-cast models and Scalextric racing sets, is hoping for buoyant sales of products linked to the Toy Story 3 film and the 2012 Olympics.

Ogogo hoping for successful Euros

Middleweight Antony Ogogo says winning a medal at the European Championships in Moscow could be the first step on the road to success at London 2012.

Coventry to host football at London 2012

• Sky Blues’ ground to be renamed City of Coventry Stadium • ‘This is a great honour and we are proud to be involved’ Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena has been chosen as the Midlands venue to host football at the 2012 Olympic Games. The announcement comes after Villa Park was ruled out due to planned [...]