London and Olympic Legacy

Health legacy of London Olympics to be examined

2012-06-12 13:48:46

A committee in Britain's upper chamber the House of Lords is to conduct an inquiry into how the London 2012 Olympics will help scientists and the public better understand the potential health benefits of exercise.

London hotels 'pricing themselves out of market'

2012-06-08 16:55:12

Bookings at London hotels for the Olympic period are down by around a third on last summer, with travellers being put off by high prices.

London Bridge all aglow with new lights

2012-06-02 17:49:51

In preparation for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, the London Bridge has gone through some transformation and reopens after a six-month make-over.

Olympic-themed stores in east London

2012-06-01 17:08:40

London's eastern boroughs are hosting the 2012 Olympic Games in just under two months time.

London 2012 won't be a 'Queuing Games'

2012-05-31 17:17:53

The London Olympics will not become known as the "Queuing Games" with extra staff and technology being employed to keep people moving through tight security checks, a British interior minister said on Wednesday.

Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations to start

2012-05-31 10:42:06

Celebrations to mark Britain's Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee begin this weekend.

LOCOG promises to serve best food during Olympics

2012-05-31 09:25:26

The LOCOG on Wednesday revealed details of the food and drink that will be served to the millions of spectators and thousands of athletes during the Games this summer.

British consumers to feel better off

2012-05-29 14:38:59

Hard-pressed British consumers will see light at the end of the tunnel after five 'torrid' years, with wage growth finally expected to outpace inflation.

Allen named Olympic Village "Mayor"

2012-05-29 11:15:33

Charles Allen, a former television executive, has been appointed so-called "Mayor" of the London 2012 Olympic Village.

Games giving 'Brand Britain' an Asian boost

2012-05-26 14:42:21

The London Olympics are giving "brand Britain" a fillip in China and India, a survey indicated on Saturday, boosting the UK government's ambition of attracting an extra one billion pounds of inward investment and trade.

Games giving 'Brand Britain' an Asian boost

2012-05-26 14:42:21

The London Olympics are giving "brand Britain" a fillip in China and India, boosting the UK government's ambition of attracting an extra one billion pounds of inward investment and trade.

London 2012 security guards told to smile

2012-05-25 10:06:29

Private security guards manning venues at July and August's London Olympics have been warned against over-zealous behaviour that might alienate sports fans, the firm in charge of training said on Thursday.