Menu
12/06/2007
Olympic inspectors arrive in London
Olympic officials have arrived in London for a three-day visit to check the capital's progress in preparing for the 2012 Games.
Members of the International Olympics Committee will visit the site in Stratford in east London where the Games will take place.
The group's previous visit to London was last April and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell told the BBC that everything was being done on time.
Ms Jowell said that tunnels, which will carry power cables under the site of the Olympic Park, are "virtually complete".
Ms Jowell briefed the committee members on Tuesday and announced five pledges, which included making the UK a world-leading sporting nation and transforming London's east end.
The other pledges are: creating a generation of young people with the opportunities to take part in volunteering associated with the Olympics, a commitment to the environment and sustainability within the Olympic Park and boosting the position of Britain as a creative and inclusive capital.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone also said that the London Games would be the most successful since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in terms of regeneration.
During their visit, the committee members are also expected to be the first passengers on a shuttle between Stratford International Station in east London and the new St Pancras International Station.
The seven-minute service, which will eventually use new high-speed javelin trains, is set to carry 25,000 passengers per hour during the Games.
The IOC's visit to London comes a week after a row over the logo for the 2012 Games.
The logo, which cost £400,000 to create, has attracted widespread criticism and more than 50,000 people have signed an online petition calling for it to be axed.
(KMcA/JM)
Members of the International Olympics Committee will visit the site in Stratford in east London where the Games will take place.
The group's previous visit to London was last April and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell told the BBC that everything was being done on time.
Ms Jowell said that tunnels, which will carry power cables under the site of the Olympic Park, are "virtually complete".
Ms Jowell briefed the committee members on Tuesday and announced five pledges, which included making the UK a world-leading sporting nation and transforming London's east end.
The other pledges are: creating a generation of young people with the opportunities to take part in volunteering associated with the Olympics, a commitment to the environment and sustainability within the Olympic Park and boosting the position of Britain as a creative and inclusive capital.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone also said that the London Games would be the most successful since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in terms of regeneration.
During their visit, the committee members are also expected to be the first passengers on a shuttle between Stratford International Station in east London and the new St Pancras International Station.
The seven-minute service, which will eventually use new high-speed javelin trains, is set to carry 25,000 passengers per hour during the Games.
The IOC's visit to London comes a week after a row over the logo for the 2012 Games.
The logo, which cost £400,000 to create, has attracted widespread criticism and more than 50,000 people have signed an online petition calling for it to be axed.
(KMcA/JM)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
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.
22 February 2012
Olympic Security Drills Begin In London
London’s emergency services have today been running a major security drill in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Office workers and passers-by stopped to watch as emergency services descended upon the disused underground station of Aldwych in the first of action of a two-day training exercise entitled Exercise Forward Defensive.
Olympic Security Drills Begin In London
London’s emergency services have today been running a major security drill in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Office workers and passers-by stopped to watch as emergency services descended upon the disused underground station of Aldwych in the first of action of a two-day training exercise entitled Exercise Forward Defensive.
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.
08 May 2008
'On Your Marks, Get Set, Go' For Olympic Stadium
Work on London's Olympic stadium is set to commence in two weeks, it is reported. The stadium which has a budget of £496 million and which will seat 80,000 people will be the centrepiece for the 2012 Games.
'On Your Marks, Get Set, Go' For Olympic Stadium
Work on London's Olympic stadium is set to commence in two weeks, it is reported. The stadium which has a budget of £496 million and which will seat 80,000 people will be the centrepiece for the 2012 Games.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
