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In Making it happen...

Advertising and Trading Regulations Advertising and Trading regulations
Funding the Games The Games are delivered by two key organisations.
Infrastructure A new utilities infrastructure for 2012 and beyond.
Latest progress Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track.
Legacy after the Games The Olympic Park will be transformed after 2012.

Living near the Olympic Park Information for residents and local businesses
Local access and parking plans Help avoid congestion next summer
Planning consultations Giving members of the public a chance to be heard.
Sustainability Sustainability is embedded in all our planning.
Testing programme A key part of preparations for London 2012

In Get Involved...

What's on Explore the London 2012 event listings
Cultural Olympiad The London 2012 Games is for everyone
Local Leaders Help organise a London 2012 celebration.
Education Using the power of the Games to inspire children.
Live Sites Big screens and event spaces in urban centres

Jobs Working for London 2012 is your chance to share a m...
Business Network Welcome to the Business Network.
Volunteering home Up to 70,000 volunteers will make the Games happen
Inspire programme Inspiring thousands of people across the UK
London 2012 Festival The biggest festival the UK has ever seen

In The Games...

Olympic sports The London 2012 Olympic Games comprise 26 sports.
Paralympic sports The London 2012 Paralympic Games feature 20 sports.
Venues The venues hosting the action in 2012
Olympic Park Creating a green space for the Games and beyond.
Games heritage The UK has strong historical ties to both Games.

Ceremonies The Ceremonies will be highlights of London 2012
Olympic & Paralympic mascots Meet Wenlock and Mandeville!
Olympic Torch Relay Homepage of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Paralympic Torch Relay Homepage of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay
Sport competition schedules World-class sport will take place at London 2012

In Visiting in 2012...

Accessibility Information on accessibility services and facilities
Accommodation London has accommodation to suit every taste.
Getting to the Games Travel information by venue
Safety and security Our aim is to ensure a safe and secure Games.
Tickets Find out more about tickets for the Games

London 2012 Olympic Games

Diving test event

London 2012 Diving test event underway

Part of the London Prepares series, the 18th FINA Visa Diving World Cup 2012 is taking place at the Aquatics Centre between 20–26 February.

Torch design reveal

Olympic Torch Relay dress rehearsal announced

Operations including convoy and communications procedures to be tested on the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the route on 20 April.

Cycling test event

Track Cycling test event hailed a success

London 2012 Velodrome praised by some of the world's best track cyclists as London Prepares series event comes to a close.

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Show your best and win London 2012 tickets!

The International Olympic Committee wants to celebrate everyone's personal best – whatever it is! Show your best by 1 March and you could win a trip to the Games.

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London 2012 Shop

The London 2012 Shop stocks a great range of products for every occasion, including official London 2012 clothing.

Items are available now from our online shop or at London 2012 stores

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Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012

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Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012

188 Days to go

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Dress rehearsal announced for Olympic Torch Relay
21 February 2012

London 2012 Velodrome praised by world's best track cyclists
20 February 2012

18th FINA Visa Diving World Cup 2012 to get underway in London next week
17 February 2012

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International Inspiration and GB hockey in South Africa
Chris Grant, Vice-Chair of the II Foundation
21 February 2012

Setting the pace at the Track Cycling test event
Peter Deary, derny bike rider
21 February 2012

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Riverbank Arena

Riverbank Arena

Take a look at our venues as they're built. Watch progress over time.

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London 2012 Games Maker training begins

London 2012 Games Maker training begins

The first orientation training event...

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London 2012 shop at Terminal 5

London 2012 shop: A full range of merchandise is available through our online store or in official London 2012 shops.

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Photos: View some of the latest photos from London 2012 venues and events around the UK as the countdown to the Games continues.

Mascots with Ellie Simmonds

Mascots: Follow Wenlock and Mandeville on their journey around the UK, or have a go at one of their great new games.

Rhythmic Gymnastics, Individual All-Around final, Beijing 2008

Sport: Find out more about the Olympic and Paralympic sports taking place at the London 2012 Games.

Sports at the London 2012 Games