Nortel announced as Official Network Infrastructure Partner and seventh Tier One sponsor for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 
30 July 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited (LOCOG) today announced that Nortel is the Official Network Infrastructure Partner and the latest London 2012 Tier One sponsor. 
 
Largest-ever nationwide network of giant screens for Beijing Games and London Olympic Handover celebrations 
25 July 2008: Permanent screens around country to broadcast Beijing Games and provide lasting legacy for towns and cities around the UK. 
 
BP signs as London 2012 partner 
3 July 2008: BP is the latest Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
 
London 2012 Education Programme: Paralympic Handover website and resources go live 
16 June 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today (June 16) formally invited schools, colleges and other learning institutions across the UK to lead the UK celebrations around the Paralympic Handover on September 17, 2008. 
 
Over 170 facilities from across the UK to appear in the London 2012 Paralympic Pre-Games Training Camp Guide 
28 May 2008: Over 170 sporting facilities from every part of the UK will feature in London 2012's Pre-Games Training Camp Guide for Paralympic sports. 
 
London 2012 Unveil UK Handover Celebrations 
16 June 2008: London 2012 today unveiled its plans for celebrating the moment the Olympic Flag is handed over from Beijing to London at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games on August 24. 
 
London 2012 Education Programme: Paralympic Handover website and resources go live 
16 June 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today formally invited schools, colleges and other learning institutions across the UK to lead the UK celebrations around the Paralympic Handover on September 17, 2008. 
 
British Airways announced as Tier 1 partner 
5 February 2008: British Airways has been announced as the newest Tier One partner for the 2012 Games, in the airline category. 
 
Olympic Park sustainability targets exceeded 
23 January 2008: The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is reclaiming over 90 per cent of demolition material for recycling or reuse, exceeding the targets published a year ago in its Sustainable Development Strategy. 
 
Challenges and benefits outlined in new report 
17 January 2008: A summary detailing the scale of works needed to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Games and the benefits to the area has been published today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). 
 
2012 Business Network launched 
16 January 2008: A new business 'dating agency' helping companies across the UK compete for London 2012 business opportunities has launched at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. 
 
Demolition of 'Big 5' venues complete 
19 December 2007: Demolition on the five main permanent venue sites - the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre, the International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre, the VeloPark and the Olympic Village - has been completed. 
 
Wide-ranging 2012 education programme unveiled 
7 December 2007: Plans for a wide-ranging London 2012 education programme for schools, colleges and Higher Education insitutions were unveiled to the education sector yesterday. 
 
First Tier Two 2012 partner announced 
4 December 2007: Deloitte has been announced as the first Tier Two partner for the London 2012 Games, in the professional services category. 
 
Aerial shots show Olympic Park progress 
30 November 2007: The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today released aerial photographs of the Olympic Park, showing the progress that has been made to clean and clear the area. 
 
Sustainability Plan launches 
26 November 2007: London 2012 has announced plans to set new standards in sustainability. 
 
Business interest high in London 2012 
23 November 2007: A huge number of businesses are interested in helping to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games. 
 
Public support stays strong 
12 November 2007: A new UK-wide survey suggests 76 per cent of people are pleased London is staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. 
 
Sign up for Velodream 
9 November 2007: More than 500 schools have signed up for the 2012 design competition but there is still time for schools to enter. 
 
Olympic Stadium design revealed 
7 November 2007: The innovative design for the Olympic stadium has been unveiled by London 2012, as it announced construction of the venue will start ahead of schedule.  
 
London 2012 announces adidas as Tier One Partner 
20 September 2007: Top sports stars were in London today to celebrate the announcement of adidas as the latest Tier One Partner for London 2012, in the sportswear category. 
 
Designers sought for 2012 venues in Olympic Park 
03 August 2007: The contract to design a key cluster of venues and facilities for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the north of the Olympic Park has been put out to tender by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today. 
 
EDF announced as London 2012 sustainability partner 
11 July 2007:Leading energy company EDF was today announced as London 2012's next Tier One domestic sponsor and a sustainability partner. 
 
ODA publishes guide for businesses 
28 June 2007: Businesses hoping to compete for London 2012 contracts will be helped by a new guide published by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). 
 
London 2012 outlines culture plans 
21 June 2007: Plans for a UK-wide Cultural Festival to form part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad were outlined today at a business briefing for the arts sector. 
 
IOC gives glowing praise for London 2012 
15 June 2007: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given the highest praise for London 2012 organisers at the end of an annual review visit. 
 
New brand launches 
4 June 2007: London 2012's new brand and vision were launched today by Sebastian Coe and London 2012 ambassadors. 
 
Search starts for Velodrome construction company 
14 May 2007: Construction companies are being invited to bid to build the world-class Velodrome, one of the 'Big 4' permanent venues in the Olympic Park. 
 
London 2012 appoints Head of Culture  
26 April 2007: London 2012 today announced Keith Khan as Head of Culture for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 
 
Youth encouraged to get active online 
25 April 2007: Sebastian Coe has spoken about how London 2012 will use digital technology to 'engage young people with the world of sport'. 
 
Samsung lined up for London 
23 April 2007: London 2012 welcomed the news that Samsung has renewed its contract with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games, taking it through to 2016. 
 
London 2012 seeking the UK's 'Olympic Spirit' 
17 April 2007: Have you been inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to the UK? Has the power of the Games prompted you to make a difference in your life or the lives of others? Casting sessions for London 2012 promotional film touring the country in coming weeks. 
 
Olympic park clean up beating green targets 
17 April 2007: Over 95 percent of demolition materials from the Olympic Park site is being reused or recycled, beating the 90 percent target set out in the Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) Sustainable Development Strategy. 
 
First edition of Create - cultural and creative sector newsletter 
10 April 2007: The first edition of Create has been launched. The newsletter will keep subscribers in touch with the latest developments in planning for the 'Cultural Olympiad' of the London 2012 Games. To subscribe click here. 
 
2012 Cultural Olympiad moves up a gear as plans to create regional Creative programmers are unveiled 
02 April 2007: A network of experienced regional representatives is to be set up to move forward Government plans for an inspiring Cultural Olympiad in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, Culture Minister David Lammy announced today. 
 
Planning application sees Weymouth and Portland sail towards Gold 
30 March 2007: Planning applications for new world class sailing facilities were submitted today ensuring Weymouth and Portland remain on course to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 
 
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