Sports apprentices get onto starting blocks for 2012 
27 March 2008: More than one hundred new Sports Apprenticeships are to be made available this year as the South West begins its warm up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. 
 
2012 Summit 
12 March 2008: Olympic and Paralympic greats join current South West sporting stars to headline a high-profile summit on Thursday (March 13). 
 
2012 Games: Inclusive not exclusive for business  
5 March 2008: Find out how the London 2012 Games can help grow your business in a special free day of information and advice. 
 
South West 2012 training camps 
3 March 2008: A record number of sporting facilities across every part of the UK feature in the London Organising Committee (Locog) Pre-Games Training Camp Guide, it was revealed today.  
 
South West school reaches final in 2012 schools design competition  
20 February 2008: Perrot Hill School from Crewkerne in Somerset has reached the final of the London 2012 'VeloDream' competition - a UK schools competition launched by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) for pupils to design their own dream Olympic cycling venues of the future. 
 
Business to benefit from 2012 Games 
29 January 2008: Olympic medallist Sharron Davies is set to inspire South West businesses at a high-profile regional event on January 31. 
 
'Huge interest' in Weymouth & Portland at London Boat Show  
25 January 2008: Weymouth and Portland, sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has seen 'huge interest' from potential investors at this year's London Boat Show. 
 
2012 dating agency launched for businesses 
16 January 2008: A groundbreaking 'business dating agency' was launched today to help companies based in the South West compete for business opportunities helping deliver the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
 
Construction contract awarded for sailing venue 
7 January 2008: The contract to construct world-class sailing facilities at Weymouth and Portland has been awarded. 
 
New local signing for Osprey Quay development  
19 December 2007: A major local marine company will build its new base at Osprey Quay - another step towards creating a centre for marine sector excellence. 
 
Sir Robin sails off with BBC Award 
26 November 2007: Inspirational yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston marked receiving the BBC South West International Achievement Award 2007 by declaring age is no hindrance to activity. 
 
Osprey Quay gets £30 million investment 
23 November 2007: The South West of England Regional Development Agency (RDA) has signed a deal to transform part of Osprey Quay at Portland into an exciting £30 million year-round tourism and leisure destination. 
 
2012 legacy trust 
20 November 2007: 2012 legacy trust offers £1.61 million to South West. 
 
2012 provides South West education inspiration  
22 October 2007: Once-in-a-generation opportunities provided by the London 2012 Games will be the underlying theme during a major education and skills conference in Exeter on October 23, organised by the Learning and Skills Council in partnership with Team South West. 
 
Rock solid start to £21m Portland Marina 
18 October 2007: Thousands of tonnes of rock are being placed in Portland Harbour this week as work gathers pace on the new £21 million Portland Marina. 
 
2012 South West Creative Programmer officially unveiled  
26 September 2007: Richard Crowe has been appointed by Culture minister Margaret Hodge to be 'Creative Programmer' for the South West.  
 
Construction shortlist announced for 2012 Sailing 
19 September 2007: The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has announced the five companies shortlisted to construct the world-class sailing venue at Weymouth and Portland. 
 
2012 chief tours South West  
13 September 2007: Lord Coe paid visits to four South West venues as he saw for himself the work being undertaken in the region as we prepare for the London 2012 Games. 
 
2012 Roadshow Newquay 
16 August 2007: Thousands of people joined in and tested themselves at Olympic events and activities during the South West London 2012 Roadshow. 
 
Gordon Brown inspects Osprey Quay development 
03 August 2007: Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a flying visit to see work at Osprey Quay during a visit to Dorset. 
 
2012 Roadshow rolls into Newquay 
03 August 2007: Thousands of people can join in and test themselves at Olympic events and activities next week when the London 2012 Roadshow arrives in Newquay. 
 
South West 2012 Cultural Programmer appointed 
03 August 2007: Richard Crowe will start as South West England's 2012 Creative Programmer on September 3. 
 
Britain bids for the World Lifesaving Championships in 2010 
09 July 2007: Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB) has announced that it has submitted a British bid to host the World Lifesaving Championships in Newquay, Cornwall in three years time. 
 
Weymouth & Portland Olympic Sailing Plans on Course with Planning Approval 
27 June 2007: Plans for new world class sailing facilities were approved today ensuring Weymouth and Portland remain on course to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
 
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell visits 2012 sailing venue 
19 June 2007: Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell has visited Weymouth and Portland to learn more about the South West's plans for hosting the sailing events of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 
 
Wanted: manager to secure a golden 2012 legacy for Dorset 
19 June 2007: The hunt is on for the person needed to make sure the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games leaves a lasting economic, environmental and sporting legacy for the people of Dorset. 
 
Public Art consultant sought 
07 June 2007: Team South West is developing a worldclass public art programme for Weymouth and Portland's Cultural Olympiad. A consultant is required to produce a public art commissioning plan. 
 
Region's sporting assets promoted to world audience 
23 April 2007: South West England's excellent potential to host world-class events and pre-2012 Games training camps will be launched to a global audience this week. 
 
London 2012 legacy for region 
28 March 2007: The passion, excitement and power of the Olympic Games are being harnessed to make a real difference to the lives of people in the South West. 
 
London 2012 provides business openings 
8 March 2007: South West England businesses are being urged to move quickly to secure contracts and get involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 
 
UK School Games coming to the West  
7 March 2007: Celebrations are going on in Bristol and Bath following the news that the Cities have won the right to stage the UK School Games in 2008 which will give both elite and community athletes a chance to show their skills. 
 
Search on for South West sporting heroes 
27 February 2007: Can past South West England champions help find the next Kelly Holmes or Jonathan Edwards in the run-up to the 2012 Games? 
 
Call for volunteers at WPNSA 
21 February 2007: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is seeking volunteers with an interest in sailing who would like to learn some basic French or Spanish. 
 
Plans move on at pace for Osprey Quay 
15 February 2007: The regeneration of Osprey Quay continues to move forward with news that a planning application for the new facilities will be submitted next month. 
 
Bristol going for gold 
31 January 2007: Bristol is set to host one of the leading athletic nations, the Kenyan Olympic team, in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 
 
The Games are just 2012 days away! 
23 January 2007: Today marks another milestone in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games -- it is just 2012 days to go to the Opening Ceremony! 
 
£1.1m for Dorset to take advantage of London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 
15 January 2007: The Learning and Skills Council (LSC South West) is throwing down the gauntlet for people to get involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with more than £1m in funding for training and education.