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Designer Stella McCartney and rock singer Skin to be honoured at Windsor Castle

McCartney famously designed the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding reception dress and Team GB’s uniforms for the London 2012 Olympics.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

From the 1966 World Cup to London 2012 Olympics – Pele’s visits to Great Britain

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Pele’s visits to Great Britain: From the 1966 World Cup to London 2012

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Arrests made in biggest police operation in Met’s history for Queen’s funeral

Operation is set to surpass the London 2012 Olympics which saw up to 10,000 police officers on duty per day.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today

This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event’s legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising…

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022

Toni Minichiello banned for life by UK Athletics over sexually inappropriate conduct

Toni Minichiello, the coach who guided Jessica Ennis-Hill to gold at the London 2012 Olympics, has been banned for life from training athletes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022

Eilish McColgan’s epic 10,000m triumph lights up Commonwealth Games

Eilish McColgan was inspired by surely the loudest roar heard since the London 2012 Olympics as she took a thrilling gold medal in the 10,000m

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

London 2012 Olympics: how it boosted medal winning but failed to inspire a generation

Ten years ago, London hosted the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hosting the Games had been sold to the British public on the slogan that it would “inspire a generation”.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Lost legacy of London 2012 Olympics as grassroots sports hit by decade of Tory cuts

The sporting legacy of the London 2012 Olympics has been betrayed by Tory cuts. The last 10 years have seen participation in sports plummet, facilities forgotten and physical activity flatline

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

She got lucky in 2012 – Claressa Shields aiming to settle Savannah Marshall feud

Marshall defeated Shields in amateur action at the London 2012 Olympics.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022