24 August 2008 - UK unites to celebrate Handover
Over 200,000 people came together at venues around the UK to mark the moment the Games were handed over from Beijing to London. More ...
24 August 2008 - London 2012 marks the Handover of the Olympic flag from Beijing to London
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. More ...
15 August 2008 - Pre-Games Training Camp Guide launches
The London 2012 online Pre-Games Training Camp Guide was launched at the British Ambassador's residence in Beijing in partnership with VisitBritain. More ...
12 August 2008 - Transport improvements felt by 2010
Passengers will feel the benefits of improved transport services around the Olympic Park two years before the Games start. More ...
8 August 2008 - Beijing Games kick off in spectacular style
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium. More ...
30 July 2008 - Nortel signed as seventh Tier One partner
Nortel is announced as the seventh Tier One partner for the London 2012 Games. More ...
3 July 2008 - BP named as Tier One partner
BP is announced as the sixth Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More ...
16 June 2008 - London 2012 invites the UK to party
London 2012 announced a free party 40,000 people on The Mall marking the moment the UK officially becomes host of the Olympic Games, on 24 August. More ...
6 June 2008 - Inspired by 2012
London 2012 launched a 'mark' to recognise outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. More ...
7 April 2008 - Beijing Olympic Torch completes London leg
Top sporting stars and celebrities carried the Beijing Olympic Torch through the streets of London. More ...
11 March 2008 - Cultural Olympiad open for business
Cultural organisations from across the UK are being invited to be part of the London 2012 culture programme. More ...
6 March 2008 - VisitBritain to deliver Pre-Games Training Camp website for LOCOG
LOCOG announced that over 600 high-quality elite sporting facilities throughout the UK will feature in a new Pre-Games Training Camp Guide to be produced by VisitBritain. More ...
5 March 2008 - BT announced as a Tier One partner
London 2012 reinforced its vision to stage a Games for the digital age by announcing that BT has become a Tier One partner. More ...
5 February 2008 - British Airways announced as a Tier One partner
British Airways has been announced as a Tier One partner for the 2012 Games, in the airline category. More ...
15 January 2008 - Aldershot to host Team GB for 2012 preparation
The British Olympic Association (BOA) announced that Aldershot will be used as Team GB's Preparation Camp in the run up to the 2012 Games. More ...
04 December 2007 - First Tier Two partner announced
Deloitte has been announced as the first Tier Two partner for the London 2012 Games, in the professional services category. More ...
09 November 2007 - Glasgow announced as host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow beat the Nigerian capital Abuja for the right to host the Commonwealth Games. More ...
07 November 2007 - Olympic Stadium design unveiled
The designs for the London 2012 Olympic Stadium revealed, marking a new approach to the design of sports stadia. More ...
01 November 2007 - Creative Director appointed
Stephen Powell appointed as London 2012's Creative Director for the Handover Ceremonies at the Beijing 2008 Games. More ...
23 October 2007 - Transport Plan for London 2012 released
London 2012 released plans for a ‘public transport Games’ that will leave a legacy of world-class transport links. More ...
8 August 2007 - One year to go to Beijing
Celebrations marked one year to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. More ...
27 July 2007 - Five years to go
London 2012 has marked five years to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. More ...
19 July 2007 - Head of Accommodation appointed
London 2012 has appointed Donna Taylor as Head of Accommodation. More ...
11 July 2007 - EDF announced as London 2012 sustainability partner
Leading energy company EDF has been announced as London 2012's next Tier One domestic sponsor and a sustainability partner. More ...
21 June 2007 - London 2012 outlines culture plans
Plans for a UK-wide Cultural Festival to form part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad were outlined at a business briefing. Read more and see what Bill Morris had to say about the briefing.
15 June 2007 - London 2012 Roadshow launches
The London 2012 Roadshow launched today at the Greenwich Sportathon, attracting young people to join in with new sports and activities. More ...
4 June 2007 - New London 2012 brand launches
The new brand and vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has been launched. Find out more about the London 2012 brand here.
30 May 2007 - London 2012 Summer Roadshow schedule announced
London 2012 will kick off its annual Summer Roadshow on 15 June in Greenwich, London. More ...
26 April 2007 - London 2012 appoints Head of Culture
London 2012 has announced Keith Khan as Head of Culture for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. More ...
26 April 2007 - London to welcome Olympic Torch in 2008
London will be part of the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay leading up to the Beijing Games - the Olympic flame will come to London on 6 April 2008. More ...
2 April 2007 - Network of representatives for the Cultural Olympiad announced
A network of experienced regional representatives will be set up to move forward plans for an inspiring Cultural Olympiad in the run-up to the 2012 Games. More ...
14 March 2007 - Lloyds TSB announced as first domestic partner
LOCOG has announced Lloyds TSB as its exclusive Banking Partner. More ...
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