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London 2012 publishes its final report and accounts

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:07:00 +0100

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) has today published its final report and accounts for the six month period to 31 March 2013.

London 2012 final sale and auction - update

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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

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

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0100

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.

London 2012 final sale and auction

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:30:00 +0100

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.

Relive the London 2012 Festival

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:24:04 +0000

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.

London 2012 winners at Dulux Colour Awards 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

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”

Legacy assured for London 2012 Database

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:03:00 +0000

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.

STATEMENT REGARDING LONDON GAMES SECURITY CONTRACT

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:53:05 +0000

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.

London 2012 Festival films in awards success

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:57:19 +0000

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

LOCOG publishes 2011-2012 report and accounts

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:05:00 +0000

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.

London first awards celebrate inspiring London projects and people

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:36:00 +0000

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.

New Year Honour list 2013

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:48:00 +0000

A Special Honours List has been published today, recognising our Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and those behind the scenes at the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG).

London 2012 Games Makers Honoured in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The 70,000 volunteers - known as the Games Makers - who gave up their time to welcome the world to London and deliver the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, have been recognised in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Awards.

Meet the volunteers

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a video celebrating the volunteers who help make each Olympic and Paralympic Games.

IPC launch "Best Games Ever" film

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

To mark the United Nation's International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will launch a short online film "London 2012 - Best Games Ever", featuring spectacular highlights from this summer's Paralympics.

New book tells story of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The secrets behind the creation of the Queen Elizabeth OlympicPark are revealed in a new book published today.

ODA wins award from MPs

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has received a special award from MPs serving on the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee for ‘outstanding service delivery and value for money’.

There’s no place like gnome

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Disabled pool access redesigned as early legacy of London 2012 Games

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:08:00 +0000

A unique system to improve access to swimming pools – designed for those who are disabled, less mobile or pregnant – has become one of the first community benefits of the London 2012 Games.

Olympic and Paralympic cauldron ‘petals’ sent as gifts to competing nations

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) commenced the distribution programme of the handmade copper petals from the cauldron that burned so brightly during the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.