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The latest news and headlines in the build up to the London Olympics in 2012, brought to you in association with the BBC and associated press and updated every 30 mins.

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Monday, 06. June 2005
Olympics
Interactive guide to 2012 Olympics
Friday, 22. August 2008
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Sunday, 24. August 2008
London 2012
Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital.
Monday, 08. September 2008
London
Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy helps unveil designs for London's 2012 Olympic cycling facilities.
Friday, 05. September 2008
London 2012
London 2012 chiefs tell BBC Sport they are not seriously considering a scheme to flatten the Olympic Stadium after the Games.
Friday, 05. September 2008
Politics
Most Britons do not think the government is capable of successfully managing the 2012 Olympics, a survey suggests.
Thursday, 04. September 2008
Entertainment
Plans for a four-year programme of cultural events ahead of the 2012 Olympics are announced in London.
Thursday, 28. August 2008
Internationals
Uefa's David Taylor says a GB team at the Olympics would endanger British football's separate identities.
Tuesday, 26. August 2008
UK
Public enthusiasm for attending the 2012 London Olympic Games has risen almost 30% following the Beijing Games, a survey for the BBC suggests.
Monday, 25. August 2008
London 2012
Britain could revise its medals target for London 2012 following the team's success at the Beijing Olympics.