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Legacy of the 2012 Games “uncertain” 
Posted on  16-02-2011 03:24:59 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Leanne Bennett

By Leanne Bennett

The legacy of the Olympic Games remains in doubt after the National Audit office published its fifth annual report for the 2012 games, stating final costs are ‘inherently uncertain’.

The government’s hope of regenerating east London in line with the next years ...


  
Olympics security costs over £1 billion and still running 
Posted on  15-02-2011 01:51:22 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk - Leanne Bennett

Olympics Desk - Leanne Bennett

Increased security concerns are pushing the costs of securing the London
2012
Olympics Games up, with officials struggling to keep within the funding schedule laid out by the Government and the organisers of the Games.
 

The Daily Telegraph in ...

  
Tottenham MP "delighted" at West Ham Olympic Stadium success 
Posted on  10-02-2011 09:43:13 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Sports Desk

Sports Desk

Spurs chiefs are today having to swallow the "bitter pill" of failure with the imminent decision to ratify the Olympic Park Legacy Company's decision to chose West Ham as the preferred bidder for the 2012 Olympics stadium, the Mayor of London and the Government ...


  
Heineken confirmed 2012 sponsor 
Posted on  03-02-2011 09:25:49 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk

Olympics Desk

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed this morning that Heineken UK the UK's leading brewer will be the official "Lager Supplier" and sponsor of London 2012 in a tier three sponsorship deal.

As part ...


  
London 2012 stadium has "lights" - Prime Minister declares "Britain a great place to live, work" 
Posted on  21-12-2010 08:46:23 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk

Olympics Desk

The Olympics stadium was officially "given light" yesterday by the Prime Minister and Mayor of London Boris Johnson, in a ceremony to turn the lights of the stadium on, for the first time.  The Prime Minister David Cameron, and local schoolchildren visited the ...


  
London already has one finished, canoe slalom venue COMPLETE 
Posted on  09-12-2010 01:27:40 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk

Olympics Desk

HRH The Princess Royal unveils Olympic Canoe Slalom venue as first brand new 2012 venue is completed

- Team GB canoeists use Olympic course for first time as venue is completed on budget and 18 months before the Games
 
An early legacy ...


  
2012 no strike deal “on track” – No East End marathon u-turn 
Posted on  19-11-2010 05:30:26 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

Plans to broker a no-strike deal with London transport unions for the Olympics are “on track,” according to 2012 officials.

Visiting International Olympic Committee Inspector Denis Oswald told LBC that deal should be agreed for the 16 days of sport in the summer.

He also lent ...


  
Olympic Park "nearly complete" 
Posted on  19-11-2010 12:45:58 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

There will be no Greek style rush or Indian paint job for London 2012 after Olympic chiefs said the Stratford site was "nearly complete".

Members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) were speaking after inspecting the velodrome, which is expected to be the first site ready in early 2011.

Over 75% ...


  
Olympic budget has fallen, rather than increased 
Posted on  11-11-2010 12:53:23 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Olympic Desk

Olympic Desk

Olympic Delivery Authority chairman John Armitt revealed that the Olympic project budget had fallen by £29m rather than increased which was first mentioned in a recent report.


This week a report published in the Financial Times (November 10) mentioned that the ...

 
2012 chiefs breakground on Olympic Park tower 
Posted on  04-11-2010 12:37:36 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

2012 engineers have broken ground on the Olympic Park tower.

Nearly 400ft tall and costing £22m, the ArcelorMittal Orbit will stand between the main stadium and Aquatics centre

The ArcelorMittal Orbit, costing £22m, will be located between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre.

Visitors will be able ...


  
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