Will London 2012 ‘inspire a generation’ and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?
The University of Birmingham is hosting an open debate at 11am on Friday 13 July.
When Birmingham Staged the Olympic Games
Did you know in June 1867, Edgbaston hosted Britain’s second National Olympic Games?
Ikon takes the Slow Boat to London
This July, Ikon’s floating exhibition space Slow Boat makes its longest journey to date, travelling from Birmingham to London’s Chisenhale Gallery along the Grand Union Canal.
Godiva Awakes first Gold Patron leads way in a mission for regeneration of local business community
Leading Coventry business recovery specialist, Cranfield, is inspiring other local companies to come together to support the regions involvement in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Team GB table tennis star launches new digital exhibition
Jessica Bromley, a leading GB table tennis player ranked number two in the UK Special Olympics, was at The Public yesterday to officially launch the Art of Motion
Free Stuff: English Heritage’s Conservation Bulletin special sports edition
To coincide with the 2012 Olympics, English Heritage has dedicated the latest issue of its Conservation Bulletin (No. 68) to sport.
Local Bollywood Dancing Queens perform for our Diamond Queen
Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month
Misha B joins Olympic & Jamaican Celebrations in Birmingham
To celebrate the Olympics and Jamaica’s 50th Independence Day, community organisation CUSH will be hosting an all day, two part event deemed to be Birmingham’s hottest multicultural celebration for 2012, Black Exposure Live
Birmingham residents are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a bike ride
This coming Bank Holiday weekend, people in Birmingham are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by taking part in a Sky Ride Local ride, led by British Cycling trained Ride Leaders.
Royal Mail strikes gold with special “next day” stamps commemorating Team GB wins
There will be an extra “first” to celebrate when Team GB wins gold at the 2012 Games this summer
Police Announce Further Olympics Security Plans
The West Midlands force have reassured local people that the region’s policing will not be affected during the Games.
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Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham
After years of neglect, Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham, has been transformed from a forgotten wasteland to a thriving part of the community.
Coventry academic launches new book on the Paralympic Games
As the Paralympic Games prepares to return to the country of its inception this summer, one of the world’s leading experts on the competition has launched a 370-page book charting the event’s history and development since the 1940s.
Local student named as Olympic Torchbearer
Daniel Bird, a learner at Queen Alexandra College has been named as one of the 8000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame
Coventry University’s impact on London 2012 highlighted in new report
A new report launched today shows Coventry University’s involvement in the UK’s Olympic and Paralympic Games contribution.
Lighting spectacular marks Olympics countdown
Legendary Olympian Ed Moses talks to The Birmingham Press during an event to mark the city’s part in London 2012.
Coventry University Students’ Union to host the London 2012 Community Games
Coventry University Students’ Union will host The Community Games as part of the London 2012 celebrations,
Hospital staff to shine as Olympic torchbearers
Four members of staff from Birmingham Heartlands Hospital have been chosen to carry the Olympic flame in Coventry this summer.
Reflections on ticket touts and the Olympics
Dave Woodhall casts a jaundiced eye over police plans to crackdown on Olympic ticket touting.
WMP warm up for the Olympics
Ticket touts are being targeted by West Midlands Police as the force gears up for policing Olympic football matches at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena this summer.
Make This Your Olympic Year – Skydive, Abseil, Cycle and Indoor Marathon Triathlon for a local charity
For Olympic Year 2012, local charity for the Blind, Queen Alexandra College (QAC) has organised a range of sponsored events for people to challenge themselves
Belgrade plays awarded official Inspire Mark of London 2012 Olympic Games
Belgrade Theatre’s productions have been granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme
Never mind the weather
The USA’s Olympic track & field coaches were in Birmingham at the weekend ahead of their training camp here in July. Dave Woodhall met them.
Shock Report: Dr Fox to ‘Guard The Olympics’
Dr Liam Fox will be deployed to protect the The London Olympics next year, according to secret defence plans being drawn up deep within the bowels of the MOD. The former defence minister, who left because he has mates he likes, will be used as a shield against sinister forces who want to disrupt our…
Birmingham children swim with Olympic hopeful Grant Turner
Olympic swimming hopeful Grant Turner joined Birmingham children to announce that the youngsters will have the opportunity to swim at the London Aquatics Centre next year.
The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012
A new book The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012 by Martin Polley, reveals Britain’s centuries old association with the Olympic Games.
Olympics: Tourism slump predicted
In a survey conducted amongst its members, the European Tour Operators Association has discovered that a major slump in leisure tourism bookings is underway.
Urban crisis workshop to discuss ‘very real’ security threats ahead of the 2012 Olympics
A one-day workshop will bring together world leaders in the field of emergency response to present and discuss new ways to manage urban-based crises and hazards.
Coventry seeks Olympic Ambassadors
The search is on to find over 300 Coventry Ambassadors to help welcome visitors coming to Coventry for the London 2012 Olympic Games.