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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

March 2010

More than 10,000 businesses engaged on London 2012 opportunities

31 March 2010

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has now engaged with more than 10,000 businesses from across the UK about the opportunities to build the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games, it was announced today.

London 2012 Basketball Arena takes shape on Olympic Park

30 March 2010

The Basketball Arena is rising out of the ground with the first of the venue’s 20 steel arches already lifted into place.

School and college leavers given opportunity of a lifetime with London 2012

29 March 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced it is giving 15 bright and talented school or college leavers the chance to play their part in the biggest show on earth.

Bedfordshire signs up the Ivory Coast for pre-games training

29 March 2010

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Children from North London welcome the world to their school

26 March 2010

School children from five schools in Haringey, North London, today welcomed Seb Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and teachers from Trinidad and Tobago this week as part of a celebration of the International Inspiration programme.

Olympic Stadium lights up progress

26 March 2010

The Olympic Stadium hits full height as lights are lifted into place.

Planning go ahead for new healthcare facilities

25 March 2010

Planning permission has been granted for the new Polyclinic in the Athletes’ Village.

Greenwich Park granted planning permission

24 March 2010

Greenwich Council’s Planning Committee last night approved the temporary use of land at Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College and Blackheath Circus Field for the London 2012 Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events.

Ipswich to welcome Azerbaijan

23 March 2010

Top athletes from Azerbaijan will be heading to Ipswich to prepare for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

Young film makers of the future to be showcased at London 2012

22 March 2010

Young film makers can win a chance to get their work showcased at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through a major new UK-wide competition Film Nation: Shorts announced today by British Film stars Nicholas Hoult, Georgia Groome, and Thomas Sangster.

London 2012 pledges more tickets for British fans and urges everyone to ‘sign up’ for ticketing information this year

22 March 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced more details of its ticketing plans and is inviting sports fans all over the UK to ‘sign up’ and register their interest.

England cricket captain backs Lord’s Cricket Ground as Olympic Archery venue

19 March 2010

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has pledged his support for Lord’s Cricket Ground as London 2012’s Olympic Archery venue.

Olympic Park bridge lifted into place

19 March 2010

The main footbridge in the centre of the Olympic Park has been lifted into place. It
crosses the River Lea and is a focal point between the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre.

London 2012 appoints Next sponsor

19 March 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed that Next has been appointed as Official Clothing and Homeware Supplier to London 2012 and has become its 27th domestic sponsor in a tier three deal.

Construction contract awarded for Olympic Park venue

19 March 2010

The construction contract has been awarded for Eton Manor, the venue that will host Wheelchair Tennis during the Paralympic Games.

10 commissions announced for London 2012 disability arts programme, Unlimited

18 March 2010

London 2012 and Arts Council England today announced that more than £400,000 of funding has been awarded to 10 commissions for Unlimited, the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad project. Unlimited will celebrate disability, arts, culture and sport on an unprecedented scale, transforming the disability arts movement in the UK.

University of Bath to host Malaysian athletes

18 March 2010

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ParalympicsGB go green for London 2012

17 March 2010

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson today gave her backing to a new initiative to turn ParalympicsGB into a truly ‘Green Team’ in their preparations for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Panasonic helps young people make the cut with London 2012 Cultural Olympiad

17 March 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that Panasonic has become the presenting partner of a London 2012 Cultural Olympiad short film competition for young people entitled Film Nation:Shorts.

London 2012 Canoe Slalom venue on course

15 March 2010

Team GB canoeist Laura Blakeman today visited the London 2012 venue for Canoe Slalom to see the construction progress being made on its construction.

London 2012 launches iconic London landmark pin badges

9 March 2010

The London 2012 Organising Committee today revealed the winning designs of the ‘Landmark London’ pin badges, which go on sale later this month.

Olympic Park security guards gain professional qualification

9 March 2010

Forty two security workers on the Olympic Park have graduated with flying colours from a recent training course.

London 2012 Diversity Week underway

8 March 2010

London 2012 Diversity Week got underway today, highlighting the efforts being made to make sure London 2012 is 'everyone's Games'.

London 2012 Olympic Stadium reaches full height

5 March 2010

The first of the Olympic Stadium’s lighting towers has been successfully lifted into place, taking the venue to its full height – 60m above the field of play.

President of South Africa Jacob Zuma visits Olympic Park

4 March 2010

London 2012 today welcomed The President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma to the Olympic Park.

Olympic Park engineering project wins award

4 March 2010

The project to clean and clear the Olympic Park site ahead of construction has been awarded the ‘Greatest Contribution to London’ award at this year’s ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

Links of London appointed as the Official Jewellery Collection for London 2012

2 March 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed that Links of London has become an official licensee of London 2012 and will create the Official Jewellery Collection of London 2012.