Jessica Ennis eyes London 2012 treble if hurdles can be cleared
Jessica Ennis is considering a triple-pronged attack on the 2012 Olympics if the organisers agree to frame the timetable around the unofficial face of the Games in London.
London 2012 confirms ArcelorMittal as Tier Two supporter
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is pleased to confirm ArcelorMittal as a Tier Two sponsor of London 2012 and Official Steel Supporter of the Games. The deal follows confirmation that ArcelorMittal will fund the construction of a 115m-high visitor attraction in the Olympic Park in time for the [...]
The pitiful Olympic mascots sum up this sorry affair | Catherine Bennett
It seems all that counts in 2012 is getting gold medals. So forget any proper investment in sport
Weirdly, it was then thought, Tony Blair chose to launch his 2001 manifesto in a school: St Saviour’s and St Olave’s, Southwark. Perhaps forgetting the traditional affinity between deranged leaders and parties of dumbstruck children, Clare Short said [...]
Olympic Park building wins architectural award
The Primary Substation that will help power the Olympic Park during and after the Games has won an award for architectural excellence.
Marshalls aiming for Olympic gold
PAVING specialist Marshalls reported increasing demand ahead of the 2012 London Olympics and estimates it could win between £8m and £10m in new orders for the Games. (11/05/2010 21:21:47)
National Lottery reaches £500 million for the Games
The National Lottery today announced that with just over two years to go, £500 million has been raised by lottery players for London 2012.
National Olympic Committee delegates visit London 2012 for update on plans
Delegates from 17 National Olympic Committees from around the world visited the London 2012 Organising Committee headquarters today for an update about plans for the Games.
The Orbit: £19m for a ‘piece of string’? It could turn out to be a bargain
Anish Kapoor’s Olympic tower will be a draw during the Games. But after that?
The success of Britain’s best-loved piece of modern public art, the Angel of the North, has been a boon to the nation’s sculptors. In every district, especially those scarred by an industrial past, councillors point towards Gateshead and ask: “Can we have [...]
West Ham launch joint bid for Olympic Stadium (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
English Premiership football side West Ham have launched a joint bid to occupy the 2012 London Olympic Stadium once the Games are over.
Olympic Park parklands project underway
These open spaces will provide a colourful and festival atmosphere during the Games and will become the largest new urban park in the UK for more than 100 years.
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