News Shopper | London 2012

Oliver on track to live Olympic dream

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:33 +0000

BEXLEYHEATH weightlifter Jack Oliver is firmly on course to be selected to represent Team GB at this summer’s Olympic Games.

Olympic security rehearsal on River Thames

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:45:27 +0000

ELITE British security teams will take to the River Thames as part of a massive security rehearsal to foil terror disaster at the Olympics.

Paralympic Games tickets to go on sale

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:58:00 +0100

TICKETS for the 2012 Paralympic Games will go on sale tomorrow from 9am.

Young Games Makers sought for 2012 Olympics

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:47:10 +0100

MORE than 2,000 16 to 18-year-olds are to become volunteers at the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers have announced.

Harriers athlete first in line for Olympic tickets

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:13:41 +0100

DARTFORD Harrier triple-jumper Jack Fox is hoping for the perfect tuition from world champion Phillips Idowu after being announced as one of the first 500 worldwide to win a pair of tickets to next year’s Olympics.

Park's Olympic equestrian event tickets sell out

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:56:50 +0100

TICKETS for the Olympic cross-country events in Greenwich Park have sold out, organisers say.

Olympics test event hearing looms

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:02:34 +0100

ROUND two of the dispute over Olympic equestrian events in Greenwich Park will take place this week.

Thamesmead runner plays waiting game

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:26:01 +0000

DESPITE being in the business of running quickly, Thamesmead sprinter David Bolarinwa insists a slow and steady approach will see his career take off in 2011.

Schoolboy's boxing success inspires Olympic dream

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:03:45 +0000

WINNING a regional competition has inspired a 16-year-old to juggle his studies with training to become an Olympic boxer.

Consultation rejects Biggin Hill Airport's Olympic proposals

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:44:45 +0000

A PROPOSAL by Biggin Hill Airport to extend operating hours for the Olympic Games has been roundly rejected in a consultation process.