18/07/2012
Other News In Brief
Legionnaires' Outbreak Officially Over
The Legionnaires' outbreak in Edinburgh has been officially declared over by public health agencies.
The disease has claimed the lives of three men since it first emerged at the end of May.
To date, 101 people have been treated as either confirmed or suspected cases.
NHS Lothian said it is continuing surveillance for symptoms because it expects further cases will emerge in people who have been ill for some time.
An investigation into the cause of the outbreak is continuing. It is thought to have been caused by a cooling tower in the city.
MPs Call To Allow Cyclists To Use Games Lanes
A group of MPs have called for transport chiefs in London to let cyclists use the Olympic Games Lanes.
The 30 miles (50km) of road lanes have been put aside for athletes, VIPs and the media and anyone else using them faces a fine.
Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake said cyclists should be exempt.
Transport for London (TfL) said cyclists could not use them as they were mainly outside lanes, which they would not use anyway.
This is despite TfL, in the run-up to the Olympics, calling for more people to take up cycling as part of plans to ease congestion on the roads and public transport.
BBC Will Broadcast Next Four Olympic Games
The BBC has secured the television, radio and digital broadcasting rights for the next four Olympic Games.
In an agreement finalised with the International Olympics Committee (IOC), the BBC will cover the Winter Olympics in Sochi and Pyeongchang in 2014 and 2018 respectively.
The 2016 Summer Games in Rio and the Olympics in 2020 also fall under the new broadcasting contract.
The Legionnaires' outbreak in Edinburgh has been officially declared over by public health agencies.
The disease has claimed the lives of three men since it first emerged at the end of May.
To date, 101 people have been treated as either confirmed or suspected cases.
NHS Lothian said it is continuing surveillance for symptoms because it expects further cases will emerge in people who have been ill for some time.
An investigation into the cause of the outbreak is continuing. It is thought to have been caused by a cooling tower in the city.
MPs Call To Allow Cyclists To Use Games Lanes
A group of MPs have called for transport chiefs in London to let cyclists use the Olympic Games Lanes.
The 30 miles (50km) of road lanes have been put aside for athletes, VIPs and the media and anyone else using them faces a fine.
Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake said cyclists should be exempt.
Transport for London (TfL) said cyclists could not use them as they were mainly outside lanes, which they would not use anyway.
This is despite TfL, in the run-up to the Olympics, calling for more people to take up cycling as part of plans to ease congestion on the roads and public transport.
BBC Will Broadcast Next Four Olympic Games
The BBC has secured the television, radio and digital broadcasting rights for the next four Olympic Games.
In an agreement finalised with the International Olympics Committee (IOC), the BBC will cover the Winter Olympics in Sochi and Pyeongchang in 2014 and 2018 respectively.
The 2016 Summer Games in Rio and the Olympics in 2020 also fall under the new broadcasting contract.
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17 May 2010
Culture Secretary Revealed
The media, culture and sport have gained a new champion, as MP Jeremy Hunt was last week appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. Mr Hunt was first elected as to South West Surrey in May 2005 and was formerly Shadow Culture Secretary (2007-2010) and Shadow Minister for Disabled People (2005 - 2007).
Culture Secretary Revealed
The media, culture and sport have gained a new champion, as MP Jeremy Hunt was last week appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. Mr Hunt was first elected as to South West Surrey in May 2005 and was formerly Shadow Culture Secretary (2007-2010) and Shadow Minister for Disabled People (2005 - 2007).
22 February 2012
Olympic Security Drills Begin In London
London’s emergency services have today been running a major security drill in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Office workers and passers-by stopped to watch as emergency services descended upon the disused underground station of Aldwych in the first of action of a two-day training exercise entitled Exercise Forward Defensive.
Olympic Security Drills Begin In London
London’s emergency services have today been running a major security drill in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Office workers and passers-by stopped to watch as emergency services descended upon the disused underground station of Aldwych in the first of action of a two-day training exercise entitled Exercise Forward Defensive.
01 December 2011
Wills And Kate Official Ambassadors Of 2012 Olympics
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will become official ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB during the 2012 Olympics. They will promote British athletics in the run up to and during the Olympic games 2012 St James’s Palace announced today.
Wills And Kate Official Ambassadors Of 2012 Olympics
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will become official ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB during the 2012 Olympics. They will promote British athletics in the run up to and during the Olympic games 2012 St James’s Palace announced today.
12 June 2007
Olympic inspectors arrive in London
Olympic officials have arrived in London for a three-day visit to check the capital's progress in preparing for the 2012 Games. Members of the International Olympics Committee will visit the site in Stratford in east London where the Games will take place.
Olympic inspectors arrive in London
Olympic officials have arrived in London for a three-day visit to check the capital's progress in preparing for the 2012 Games. Members of the International Olympics Committee will visit the site in Stratford in east London where the Games will take place.
28 February 2012
Tube Dispute Possible During Olympics
Britain’s largest rail union, RMT, has rejected a pay deal for London Underground staff during the Olympic games. This has resulted in a formal dispute that will increase the pressure on London mayor Boris Johnson in delivering a strike-free Olympics.
Tube Dispute Possible During Olympics
Britain’s largest rail union, RMT, has rejected a pay deal for London Underground staff during the Olympic games. This has resulted in a formal dispute that will increase the pressure on London mayor Boris Johnson in delivering a strike-free Olympics.
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