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Search for mascots begins 
24 October 2008: Creative agencies are being invited to take the first step on the way to developing the mascots for the London 2012 Games. 
 
London thanks Beijing and gets ready to welcome the Paralympic world in 2012 
16 September 2008: Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, today praised the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) for hosting a fantastic Paralympic Games. 
 
London 2012 appoints Deputy Chair of Nations and Regions Group 
03 September 2008: Jonathan Edwards is announced as Deputy Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group, to further enhance the profile and reach of the Group's work. 
 
Nortel announced as Official Network Infrastructure Partner and seventh Tier One sponsor for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 
30 July 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited (LOCOG) today announced that Nortel is the Official Network Infrastructure Partner and the latest London 2012 Tier One sponsor. 
 
Largest-ever nationwide network of giant screens for Beijing Games and London Olympic Handover celebrations 
25 July 2008: Permanent screens around country to broadcast Beijing Games and provide lasting legacy for towns and cities around the UK. 
 
BP signs as London 2012 partner 
3 July 2008: BP is the latest Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
 
London 2012 Education Programme: Paralympic Handover website and resources go live 
16 June 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today (June 16) formally invited schools, colleges and other learning institutions across the UK to lead the UK celebrations around the Paralympic Handover on September 17, 2008. 
 
Over 170 facilities from across the UK to appear in the London 2012 Paralympic Pre-Games Training Camp Guide 
28 May 2008: Over 170 sporting facilities from every part of the UK will feature in London 2012's Pre-Games Training Camp Guide for Paralympic sports. 
 
London 2012 Unveil UK Handover Celebrations 
16 June 2008: London 2012 today unveiled its plans for celebrating the moment the Olympic Flag is handed over from Beijing to London at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games on August 24. 
 
London 2012 Education Programme: Paralympic Handover website and resources go live 
16 June 2008: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today formally invited schools, colleges and other learning institutions across the UK to lead the UK celebrations around the Paralympic Handover on September 17, 2008. 
 
British Airways announced as Tier 1 partner 
5 February 2008: British Airways has been announced as the newest Tier One partner for the 2012 Games, in the airline category. 
 
Olympic Park sustainability targets exceeded 
23 January 2008: The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is reclaiming over 90 per cent of demolition material for recycling or reuse, exceeding the targets published a year ago in its Sustainable Development Strategy. 
 
Challenges and benefits outlined in new report 
17 January 2008: A summary detailing the scale of works needed to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Games and the benefits to the area has been published today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). 
 
2012 Business Network launched 
16 January 2008: A new business 'dating agency' helping companies across the UK compete for London 2012 business opportunities has launched at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. 
 
Demolition of 'Big 5' venues complete 
19 December 2007: Demolition on the five main permanent venue sites - the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre, the International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre, the VeloPark and the Olympic Village - has been completed. 
 
Wide-ranging 2012 education programme unveiled 
7 December 2007: Plans for a wide-ranging London 2012 education programme for schools, colleges and Higher Education insitutions were unveiled to the education sector yesterday. 
 
First Tier Two 2012 partner announced 
4 December 2007: Deloitte has been announced as the first Tier Two partner for the London 2012 Games, in the professional services category. 
 
Aerial shots show Olympic Park progress 
30 November 2007: The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today released aerial photographs of the Olympic Park, showing the progress that has been made to clean and clear the area. 
 
Sustainability Plan launches 
26 November 2007: London 2012 has announced plans to set new standards in sustainability. 
 
Business interest high in London 2012 
23 November 2007: A huge number of businesses are interested in helping to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games. 
 
Public support stays strong 
12 November 2007: A new UK-wide survey suggests 76 per cent of people are pleased London is staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. 
 
Sign up for Velodream 
9 November 2007: More than 500 schools have signed up for the 2012 design competition but there is still time for schools to enter. 
 
Olympic Stadium design revealed 
7 November 2007: The innovative design for the Olympic stadium has been unveiled by London 2012, as it announced construction of the venue will start ahead of schedule.  
 
London 2012 announces adidas as Tier One Partner 
20 September 2007: Top sports stars were in London today to celebrate the announcement of adidas as the latest Tier One Partner for London 2012, in the sportswear category. 
 
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