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London Olympics – Google News

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Olympics star Ennis ties the knot – Evening Standard


BBC News

Olympics star Ennis ties the knot
Evening Standard
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis wore a winning smile as she married her long-term partner at a church in Derbyshire's Peak District. Bystanders in the picturesque village of Hathersage broke into spontaneous applause outside the Church of St Michael and
Olympic star Ennis wearing a winning smile yet again as she ties the knotDaily Mail
Jessica Ennis Looks Dreamy in Monique Lhuillier Wedding DressStyle Clone

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Posted on 18 May 2013 | 3:01 pm

Bob Caldwell wins second Emmy for London Olympics 2012 – The Irish Film Television Network


Bob Caldwell wins second Emmy for London Olympics 2012
The Irish Film Television Network
Renowned Freelance Editor and Managing Director of Dublin based House Post Production Bob Caldwell picked up his second Emmy Award this week at the 34th Annual Sports Emmy's in New York City. Bob was part of the team for 'Outstanding Technical

Posted on 17 May 2013 | 4:47 pm

Somerset law firm recognised for work at London 2012 Olympics – This is Somerset


Somerset law firm recognised for work at London 2012 Olympics
This is Somerset
A Somerset law firm has been shortlisted for a national award for its work on the London Olympic Games. Davitt Jones Bould, which has offices in The Crescent, Taunton, is shortlisted in the Lawyer Awards for both the Real Estate Team of the Year and

Posted on 17 May 2013 | 8:13 am

CSIS, RCMP worked 2012 London Olympics – iPolitics.ca (subscription)


CSIS, RCMP worked 2012 London Olympics
iPolitics.ca (subscription)
Canadian security officials were present at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games, iPolitics has learned. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) set up a London-based office during the games to monitor potential “threat-related

Posted on 17 May 2013 | 7:02 am

Lord Coe hails impact of David Beckham in winning London 2012 Olympics – London24


London24

Lord Coe hails impact of David Beckham in winning London 2012 Olympics
London24
Coe, chairman of the London Olympics organising committee, saw how Beckham brought his influence to bear on the campaign to bring the 2012 Games to the capital, and he claims the former England captain can have a major role to play in sporting politics.
7. Helps Britain win the OlympicsGoal.com India
Seb Coe congratulates soccer superstar David Beckham on his retirement Sports Features Communications

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Posted on 16 May 2013 | 9:25 pm

London Olympics site to become digital mega-hub – Register


TechWeekEurope UK

London Olympics site to become digital mega-hub
Register
Flamboyant London mayor Boris Johnson has formally inked a deal which will see the enormous press centre built for the 2012 Olympics turned into a "colossal super hangar" crammed with thousands of "digital and creative" workers who won't have needed
London Olympic Media Centers Investment Rises to $1.5 BillionBusinessweek
iCITY Completes £1bn Olympic Tech Hub Deal – TechWeekEurope UKTechWeekEurope UK

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Posted on 16 May 2013 | 4:28 pm

Plan to capitalise on success of the London Olympics – Burton Mail


Burton Mail

Plan to capitalise on success of the London Olympics
Burton Mail
The Derbyshire Plan for Disability Sport 2012 to 2015 and aims to ensure that there will be a real legacy for the 2012 Olympic Games in Derbyshire. The aims of the plan are to increase the number of opportunities available, as well as raising awareness

Posted on 16 May 2013 | 12:51 pm

Glasgow 2014 will be every bit as big as the London Olympics, says athletics … – Scottish Daily Record


Daily Mail

Glasgow 2014 will be every bit as big as the London Olympics, says athletics
Scottish Daily Record
Glasgow 2014 will be every bit as big as the London Olympics, says athletics legend Jonathan Edwards. 14 May 2013 07:30. EDWARDS said next year's Commonwealth Games will bring a feel-good factor to Scotland as he launched ticketing plans which will
Jonathan Edwards believes Glasgow Commonwealth Games can rival OlympicsDaily Mail
Glasgow 2014 organisers: We've learned lessons from London 2012 ticket fiascoMorning Star Online
Glasgow 2014 set to win gold on ticketing prices as London lessons learnedHerald Scotland

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Posted on 14 May 2013 | 6:40 am

Blinkx puts 129% profit growth down to London Olympics and Presidential … – The Drum


Blinkx puts 129% profit growth down to London Olympics and Presidential
The Drum
Video search engine Blinkx has announced that its revenue has grown by 73 per cent to $198m, with users watching videos from the London Olympics and the Presidential elections being attributed for the growth. The report suggested that the four

Posted on 13 May 2013 | 11:38 am

London 2012 Olympic 1500m champion faces life ban – The Guardian


The Guardian

London 2012 Olympic 1500m champion faces life ban
The Guardian
Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin, who returned from a drugs ban to win the women's 1500m under a cloud of suspicion at the London Olympics, faces a lifetime ban after being charged with another offence. Cakir, who was given a two-year ban in 2004 after a
London Olympics champ could face lifetime ban over blood abnormalities – CBCCBC.ca
London Olympics gold medal winner Cakir faces life banHimalayan Times
Olympic champ Alptekin charged with doping – IAAF | Bangkok Post: newsBangkok Post
Times of India
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Posted on 3 May 2013 | 8:53 pm

News Rss

London 2012 final sale and auction – update

Over 5000 people attended the London 2012 final sale and auction in Coventry over the weekend.

Posted on 28 April 2013 | 11:00 pm

Success of Cultural Olympiad Reinforces Britain’s Reputation as a World Leader in Culture

A report evaluating the impact of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Institute of Cultural Capital at the University of Liverpool was published today.

Posted on 25 April 2013 | 10:06 pm

London 2012 final sale and auction

Games volunteers and members of the public will get their chance to buy a unique souvenir of London 2012 at the end of this month.

Posted on 22 April 2013 | 9:30 am

Relive the London 2012 Festival

Libraries across the UK are being sent copies of the London 2012 Festival souvenir picture book which will give people the opportunity to relive some of the highlights of an amazing once in a lifetime festival.

Posted on 26 March 2013 | 1:24 pm

London 2012 winners at Dulux Colour Awards 2013

Bill Morris, London 2012 Director of Ceremonies, Education and Live Sites said “Memories of 2012 remain vivid for us all and we’re delighted that the contribution made by the Olympic Opening Ceremony has been celebrated by another award”  

Posted on 28 February 2013 | 3:00 pm

Legacy assured for London 2012 Database

A key component of the London 2012 digital legacy has been secured after The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that it would be handing over the operation of its customer database to Sport England working in partnership with UK Sport and London & Partners.

Posted on 28 February 2013 | 10:03 am

STATEMENT REGARDING LONDON GAMES SECURITY CONTRACT

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) today announces it has reached a commercial agreement with G4S, the international security outsourcing group, in respect of G4S’ failure to deliver the contract for the provision of the security for the Games.

Posted on 12 February 2013 | 7:53 am

London 2012 Festival films in awards success

Two films commissioned by the London 2012 Festival triumphed at the prestigious BAFTA and Irish film awards over the weekend.

Posted on 11 February 2013 | 4:57 pm

LOCOG publishes 2011-2012 report and accounts

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) today published its accounts for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2012.   The Company expects that a final set of accounts for the six months to 31 March 2013 will be filed in June 2013.

Posted on 8 February 2013 | 3:05 pm

London first awards celebrate inspiring London projects and people

London’s business community gathered last night (17 January) to celebrate the people, organisations and companies that have contributed to making London the best city in the world in which to work, study and play in 2012.  

Posted on 18 January 2013 | 2:36 pm