London and Olympic Legacy

London's first cable car lifts off

2012-06-29 14:30:59

London's first cable car service opened its doors to the public on Thursday, a spectacular ride high across the River Thames near the Olympic Park which will help visitors to the Games avoid any jams on the ground.

Two held in UK over fear of attacks before Olympics

2012-06-29 13:30:24

Police on Thursday arrested two men on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in Britain, less than a month before the opening of the London Olympic Games in the British capital.

Cable cars to cross over River Thames

2012-06-21 11:13:01

The scheme, revealed in July 2010, links the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks, where the O2 and ExCel respectively will host London 2012 Olympics competitions.

British food awaits Olympics visitors

2012-06-20 17:42:17

A menu of oddly named and sometimes oddly tasting traditional British dishes awaits adventurous diners visiting London for the Olympic Games.

London 2012 clinic offers athletes top healthcare

2012-06-19 17:27:36

Athletes at the London Olympics will be offered free healthcare ranging from state of the art eye care and dentistry to sports physiotherapy, osteopathy and surgery at a 23 million pounds ($36.04 million) "polyclinic".

London bus drivers to strike for extra Games pay

2012-06-18 17:30:07

London bus drivers will strike on June 22 and may stage further walkouts up to and during the capital's summer Olympics in a dispute over extra payments for working during the Games.

UK stress test highlights transport fears

2012-06-18 16:21:09

London businesses that tested alternative working arrangements last month in preparation for this summer's Olympic Games suffered problems with technology and travel arrangements.

Olympics designated lane

2012-06-18 14:17:40

A vehicle passes an Olympics dedicated lane on the A30 for use during the London 2012 Olympic games, in Egham in Southeast England.

Olympics designated lane

2012-06-18 14:13:39

A vehicle passes an Olympics dedicated lane on the A30 for use during the London 2012 Olympic games, in Egham in Southeast England, June 16, 2012.

London a tough terrorist target: ex-minister

2012-06-15 16:31:33

Any potential attacker planning to threaten the Olympic Games that begin next month will find London a "hard target" to penetrate, a former British security minister has said.

London torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

2012-06-15 10:00:07

The Olympic torch relay will visit the London residences of both the Queen and Prime Minister on the day before the opening ceremony next month.

UK sees Games under budget, transport working

2012-06-14 17:37:52

Cash-strapped Britain has almost half a billion pounds ($775 million) left unspent in its Olympic budget, the sports minister said on Wednesday, adding that London's transport system would cope with huge crowds during the Games.