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August 2008

Olympic Stadium begins to take shapeNew images released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) show the structure of the Olympic Stadium beginning to take shape.
26 August 2008
UK unites to celebrate HandoverOver 200,000 people came together at venues around the UK to mark the moment the Games were handed over from Beijing to London.
25 August 2008
'Whole lotta love' from London 2012 to the worldA 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.
24 August 2008
Handover: minute by minuteRead the latest on the UK's big day as we become the official hosts of the next Summer Olympic Games.
24 August 2008
Handover stars gather in BeijingThe stars of the London 2012 Handover show gathered last night in Beijing.
24 August 2008
UK ready for HandoverMillions of people around the UK will celebrate the moment the Olympic Games are officially handed over from Beijing to London, on Sunday 24 August.
22 August 2008
Red Arrows to top off Olympic Handover celebrationsThe 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.
20 August 2008
Heroes parade for Beijing 2008 athletesBritain's Beijing 2008 medal winners are to be honoured with a heroes parade in London.
19 August 2008
Work starts on Energy Centre siteWork started on site this week on the new Energy Centre in the west of the Olympic Park.
19 August 2008
New artists and hosts announced for Olympic Handover CelebrationsSophie 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.
18 August 2008
Pre-Games Training Camp Guide launchesThe London 2012 online Pre-Games Training Camp Guide was launched yesterday at the British Ambassador's residence in Beijing.
15 August 2008
Flying the flag for London 2012On 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.
15 August 2008
Artists shortlisted to work on Olympic ParkEight artists have been shortlisted to develop artwork proposals for bridges and underpasses in the Olympic Park.
14 August 2008
Transport improvements felt by 2010Passengers will feel the benefits of improved transport services around the Olympic Park two years before the Games start.
12 August 2008
Team GB celebrate first medalsTeam GB has made a great start ot the Beijing Games winning two gold medals, one silver and a bronze.
12 August 2008

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