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Ceremonies
13 August 201203:00
'Happy and glorious': praise for the London 2012 Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge declared the London 2012 Olympic Games 'happy and glorious' as the spectacular Closing Ceremony brought the curtain down on the Games.
Ceremonies
12 August 201223:30
Closing Ceremony sends off Olympic athletes with world’s biggest party
A galaxy of world-famous musicians and fashion icons have performed at the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games, including George Michael, Tinie Tempah, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, The Spice Girls and The Who.
Ceremonies
11 August 201218:03
Closing Ceremony to be the ultimate after-show party
The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, which started at 9pm this evening, is set to celebrate the amazing sporting feats of the athletes who have taken part in the Games with a fun, colourful and festive party. Closing Ceremony Director Kim Gavin said: 'We want it to be the best after-show party there has ever been.'
Spectators
07 August 201212:00
Rock the Games: live on YouTube
London 2012 isn’t just about sporting excellence – it’s also about celebrating the UK and everything it has to offer. Which is why a unique music programme called ‘Rock the Games’ has been created especially for the Olympics, featuring live performances by various artists inside London 2012 venues, and exclusive new tracks recorded for the Games.
Spectators
05 August 201217:55
More than 5 million spectators welcomed so far
As the Olympic Games pass the halfway mark, the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today confirmed it has welcomed more than 5 million spectators through the doors of its venues so far. The Olympic Park alone has seen more than one million visitors since the Games began.
Spectators
04 August 201222:45
Super Saturday smashes all expectations
It really has been a Super Saturday for London 2012 fans, with 25 gold medal events making it the busiest day in the Olympic calendar.
Venues
02 August 201214:08
Weymouth offers Sailing and more this summer
Visitors to Weymouth and the Dorset coast are being invited to take in what the area has to offer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and there’s something for everyone.
Spectators
31 July 201222:11
The world comes to E20
At 9.30am on Day 4 of the Olympic Games, the atmosphere among fans and supporters on the Olympic Park is already electric.
Ceremonies
29 July 201218:31
Opening Ceremony album tops the download charts
An album containing the music from the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony has raced to the top of download charts.
Spectators
28 July 201208:43
Crowds line the streets for Olympic Road Races
Huge crowds are expected to turn out to watch the men’s and women’s Road Races this weekend. The men’s event got underway at 10am this morning on The Mall. With Britain’s Mark Cavendish among the favourites to take gold, passionate fans have packed the streets to watch.