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27/06/2012
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'I'd Be PM Again', Says Blair
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he would be prepared to take the top job again.
But he admitted it was unlikely.
The politician was speaking to the London Evening Standard for a interview marking the fifth anniversary of his leaving office.
Asked if he would do the job again, he said: "Yes, sure, but it's not likely to happen is it, so…"
British Children Unhappy
British children are some of the most unhappy in the Western world, childcare experts have claimed.
They blamed junk food and time spent in front of screens for stressing young people out and impeding their development.
Behind the claim are the Save Childhood Movement, who plan to campaign on education, technology and commercial pressures.
Olympic Rings Raised In London
Giant coloured aluminium rings have been attached to the Tower Bridge in London to mark the start of the last months before the Olympic Games begin.
Mayor Boris Johnson and Olympic Chairman Lord Sebastian Coe watched from a boat as the set of rings - 82ft wide, 37ft tall and weighing more than three tones each - were lowered into place above the River Thames.
Lord Coe said: "The Olympic rings are an iconic symbol, inspiring athletes and uniting people around the world."
(NE)
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he would be prepared to take the top job again.
But he admitted it was unlikely.
The politician was speaking to the London Evening Standard for a interview marking the fifth anniversary of his leaving office.
Asked if he would do the job again, he said: "Yes, sure, but it's not likely to happen is it, so…"
British Children Unhappy
British children are some of the most unhappy in the Western world, childcare experts have claimed.
They blamed junk food and time spent in front of screens for stressing young people out and impeding their development.
Behind the claim are the Save Childhood Movement, who plan to campaign on education, technology and commercial pressures.
Olympic Rings Raised In London
Giant coloured aluminium rings have been attached to the Tower Bridge in London to mark the start of the last months before the Olympic Games begin.
Mayor Boris Johnson and Olympic Chairman Lord Sebastian Coe watched from a boat as the set of rings - 82ft wide, 37ft tall and weighing more than three tones each - were lowered into place above the River Thames.
Lord Coe said: "The Olympic rings are an iconic symbol, inspiring athletes and uniting people around the world."
(NE)
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18 May 2011
First Olympic Torch Relay Locations Announced
From Lands End to London via all the nations and regions of the UK, the first locations on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route have been announced.
First Olympic Torch Relay Locations Announced
From Lands End to London via all the nations and regions of the UK, the first locations on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route have been announced.
27 July 2011
London 2012 Celebrates 'Year To Go'
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers confirm that preparations for the Games are on track and London’s vision to host Olympic and Paralympic Games that inspire the world and acts as a catalyst for lasting change, is set to become reality.
London 2012 Celebrates 'Year To Go'
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers confirm that preparations for the Games are on track and London’s vision to host Olympic and Paralympic Games that inspire the world and acts as a catalyst for lasting change, is set to become reality.
19 November 2004
London reveals 2012 Olympic Games plan
London's Olympic Games and Paralympic Games would be a games for the next generation, according to bid Chairman Sebastian Coe. Unveiling London 2012's detailed plans, the former double Olympic champion outlined how the city would help the stars of the future follow in his footsteps.
London reveals 2012 Olympic Games plan
London's Olympic Games and Paralympic Games would be a games for the next generation, according to bid Chairman Sebastian Coe. Unveiling London 2012's detailed plans, the former double Olympic champion outlined how the city would help the stars of the future follow in his footsteps.
13 October 2011
PM Presents Olympic Velodrome's Award
The London 2012 Olympic Velodrome has won an award - some nine months before the cycling begins. On Thursday it emerged that the Velodrome, designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), had been awarded the Prime Minister's Better Public Award at a ceremony in London.
PM Presents Olympic Velodrome's Award
The London 2012 Olympic Velodrome has won an award - some nine months before the cycling begins. On Thursday it emerged that the Velodrome, designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), had been awarded the Prime Minister's Better Public Award at a ceremony in London.
30 July 2012
Olympic Fan Gets Rings Piercings
An Olympics fan has had five piercings in her upper thigh so she can wear the sporting event's iconic five rings. Laura Thornton, 27, made the one-inch wide tribute to the Games to "show support" for Team GB. She told the Daily Mail newspaper the procedure took just 30 minutes to complete.
Olympic Fan Gets Rings Piercings
An Olympics fan has had five piercings in her upper thigh so she can wear the sporting event's iconic five rings. Laura Thornton, 27, made the one-inch wide tribute to the Games to "show support" for Team GB. She told the Daily Mail newspaper the procedure took just 30 minutes to complete.
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