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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

August 2008

Olympic Stadium begins to take shape

26 August 2008

New images released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) show the structure of the Olympic Stadium beginning to take shape.

UK unites to celebrate Handover

25 August 2008

Over 200,000 people came together at venues around the UK to mark the moment the Games were handed over from Beijing to London.

'Whole lotta love' from London 2012 to the world

24 August 2008

A red double-decker bus, three gold medal winning cyclists, footballer David Beckham and musicians Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis all featured in a spectacular show to mark the handover of the Olympic flag from Beijing to London.

Handover: minute by minute

24 August 2008

Read the latest on the UK's big day as we become the official hosts of the next Summer Olympic Games.

Handover stars gather in Beijing

24 August 2008

The stars of the London 2012 Handover show gathered last night in Beijing.

UK ready for Handover

22 August 2008

Millions of people around the UK will celebrate the moment the Olympic Games are officially handed over from Beijing to London, on Sunday 24 August.

Red Arrows to top off Olympic Handover celebrations

20 August 2008

The Red Arrows will perform a spectacular fly by at the Visa London 2012 Party on Sunday, marking the moment the Olympic Games are officially handed over from Beijing.

Work starts on Energy Centre site

19 August 2008

Work started on site this week on the new Energy Centre in the west of the Olympic Park.

Heroes parade for Beijing 2008 athletes

19 August 2008

Britain's Beijing 2008 medal winners are to be honoured with a heroes parade in London.

New artists and hosts announced for Olympic Handover Celebrations

18 August 2008

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Heather Small and the cast of 'We Will Rock You' are the latest to be announced in the line-up for the Visa London 2012 Party on The Mall this Sunday - part of the UK-wide Olympic Handover Celebrations.

Pre-Games Training Camp Guide launches

15 August 2008

The London 2012 online Pre-Games Training Camp Guide was launched yesterday at the British Ambassador's residence in Beijing.

Flying the flag for London 2012

15 August 2008

On 24 August, over 400 flags will be raised the length and breadth of the United Kingdom to mark the moment we become the next host of the Summer Games.

Transport improvements felt by 2010

12 August 2008

Passengers will feel the benefits of improved transport services around the Olympic Park two years before the Games start.

Team GB celebrate first medals

12 August 2008

Team GB has made a great start ot the Beijing Games winning two gold medals, one silver and a bronze.

New Mountain Bike venue announced

11 August 2008

Hadleigh Farm in Essex has been announced as the London 2012 venue for Mountain Biking.

Beijing Games kick off in spectacular style

8 August 2008

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium.

London 2012 tribute to Steve Parry

7 August 2008

London 2012 has today issued a tribute to the highly respected former Reuters Sports Editor and IOC and London 2012 press operations adviser.

The ‘big build’ progresses on Stadium site

5 August 2008

Progress is continuing on the Olympic Stadium, with the start of work to build the concrete supports for the lower tiers of seating.

Exciting new acts join line-up for Visa London 2012 Party

4 August 2008

Scouting for Girls plus Brit Award winners Will Young and James Morrison are the latest acts announced for the Visa London 2012 Party on The Mall on Sunday 24 August.