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London Olympics 2012

Sullivan outlines Olympic stadium plan
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has given an exclusive interview to BBC School Report about West Ham's c Stadium by moving into it after the 2012 Games.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:58:21 GMT

Doubts on Welsh Olympics legacy
A Welsh MP echoes concerns of a former UK sports minister on the benefits of the London Olympics to the rest of the country.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:09:50 GMT

Team USA chooses east London base
Team USA is to use University of East London campuses as its base for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:21:25 GMT

Plea for action on Olympic legacy
Universities from the North East call for action to stop sporting talent being taken away from the region.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:06:05 GMT

World circus centre bid for town
A Cumbrian town is hoping to become an international circus centre in a bid to leave a "unique contribution" to the Olympic 2012 legacy.
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:29:52 GMT

Canadian lessons for London 2012
Organisers of the London 2012 Olympics will have been taking note of how their Canadian counterparts tackled ambush marketing.
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:34:55 GMT

Lord Coe hails Vancouver Olympics
Lord Coe says London should learn from the way in which the Canadian public has embraced the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:28:09 GMT

Child therapy rooms to be built
Twelve therapy rooms for children who are disabled or have learning difficulties are to be created.
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:53:20 GMT

Slush fund warning for 2012 Games
London Olympics organisers could find themselves with less "room to manoeuvre" as contingency funds are reduced, the National Audit Office warns.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:25:36 GMT

Your 2012 Olympics theme tune
London's Olympic organisers should use a classical music anthem to stir up support for the 2012 Games, according to a survey. BBC News website readers have sent their own suggestions.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:39:17 GMT

Vulcan Cold War bomber is saved
A Vulcan bomber being restored at RAF Lyneham has been saved after an anonymous donation of £400,000.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:48:24 GMT

Survey backs 2012 classical theme
London's Olympic organisers should use a classical music anthem to stir up support for the 2012 Games, according to a survey.
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:04:17 GMT

Wednesday 24th February
MPs have accused News International of "collective amnesia" over the extent of phone-hacking. The chancellor has said he felt "the forces of hell" unleashed against him by Gordon Brown's aides when he predicted the recession. And what music should the London Olympics have as its theme?
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:38:37 GMT

London venues converted for 2012
The Royal Artillery Barracks and North Greenwich Arena get the go ahead to be converted for London's 2012 Olympics.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:56:45 GMT

Police dogs training for Olympics
Police dogs from the Avon and Somerset and Wiltshire forces take part in a week of training to detect explosives in preparation for the 2012 Olympics.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:57:03 GMT

'Walk of fame' for tennis stars
Wimbledon tennis stars will have their own walk of fame as part of a campaign to promote the area ahead of the London Olympics.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:51:36 GMT

Bus firm wins 2012 Olympics order
Aberdeen-based FirstGroup wins a major contract to run bus services for spectators at the London 2012 Olympics.
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:14:58 GMT

News Day story ideas
Ideas for news items which School Reporters can prepare before News Day.
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:32:47 GMT

Olympic security costs may rise
Extra security could see the cost of the London 2012 Olympics rise by up to £180m, but organisers say the event will meet its budget.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:46:04 GMT

Daley father rejects cancer fear
The father of champion diver Tom Daley rejects reports that his brain tumour has returned.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:48:25 GMT