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  • Olympic venue opens to the public

    The centre which will host the London 2012 canoe slalom competition has welcomed its first visitors.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Last few days to apply for London 2012 tickets

    Applications to see next year’s Olympic Games must be submitted by 26 April

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Final tile laid in London 2012 pool

    Paralympic gold medallist Liz Johnson has laid the final tile in the Aquatics Centre competition pool.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 500 days to go until London 2012 Paralympic Games

    Today marks a key milestone in the run-up to London 2012. On 29 August 2012, the Paralympics will return to the UK, which hosted the world’s first disability sports event in 1948 – later recognised as the beginning of the Pa…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister welcomes Women’s Super League

    The Football Association has launched the first semi-professional women’s football league.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Street League students take on Prime Minister's Questions

    Street League academy students headed for Number 10 to face a grilling from the PM and Downing Street staff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits Olympic Park gateway development

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has toured a shopping centre development that will be at the gateway to the Olympic Park.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lottery fund boost for university sport

    More than 40 sports projects are set to benefit from a £10 million National Lottery fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities get the chance to make their mark on the Olympic Park

    Everyone will have the chance to become a part of London’s history after the 2012 Olympic Games in a competition for the public to name the …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill introduced into Parliament

    A bill making a number of technical changes to the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 has been introduced into Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 500 days to go until London 2012 Games

    Tickets to the Olympic Games are now on sale and Foreign Office staff around the world are marking this key milestone in the run-up to London 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Huge fines for 2012 Games touts

    Ahead of tickets for the London Olympics going on sale next week, Theresa May has said that touts will face heavy penalties.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation launched into advertising and trading in open spaces at London 2012 Olympic Paralympic Games events

    Plans for temporary restrictions to advertising and trading in open spaces directly around the competition venues during the Olympic Games

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation launched into advertising and trading in open spaces during London 2012

    Advertisers and traders asked for their views on temporary measures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First giant Olympic Rings unveiled in London

    St Pancras station hosts landmark ceremony.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government approves preferred bidder for Olympic stadium legacy

    West Ham United announced as the preferred bidder for the Olympic stadium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic park legacy

    My colleague the Minister for Sport and the Olympics and I have today given our approval to the recommendation of the Olympic Park Legacy …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government approves West Ham Olympic stadium bid

    Legacy Company founder members approve preferred legacy bidder

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Register now for jobs at London Olympics

    London 2012 jobs website launches

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Team GB cyclists try out London 2012 Velodrome

    Cycling centre becomes the first Olympic Park venue to be completed

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government