London Olympics 2012 Newswire

FREE Double Sided Glossy A2 Katie Taylor Souvenir Poster Inside Saturday’s Irish Daily Mirror

The legendary London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist and two-weight queen of boxing returns home this weekend for what promises to be a special night in front of over 80,000 supporters in Croke Park. It will be the first time a professional boxing event has …

FREE Double Sided Glossy A2 Souvenir Katie Taylor Poster

12:00, 01 Sep 2026 The legendary London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist and two-weight queen of boxing returns home this weekend for what promises to be a special night in front of over 80,000 supporters in Croke Park. It will be the first time a professional …

Mott MacDonald appoints Ruth Shilston as events and venues lead for UK and Europe

Mott MacDonald has appointed Ruth Shilston as major events and venues lead for UK and Europe. She will help clients to boost their venue development projects, bringing experience from major events including the 2022 World Cup, and the 2012 Olympics to the …

Screen Talks programme announced for 70th BFI London Film Festival

The 70th BFI London Film Festival (7 to 18 October) is thrilled to reveal the filmmakers and actors participating in this year’s programme of Screen Talks.  This year’s line-up includes Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers, Ripley, Pride); Ava DuVernay (Selma …

Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Jesse Eisenberg & More Set For London Film Festival Screen Talks Program

The BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its list of filmmakers and actors participating in this year’s program of Screen Talks.  The line-up includes Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers); Ava DuVernay (Selma); Brad Bird (The Incredibles); Cynthia Erivo ( …

Katie Taylor's legacy will be as a role model for a generation says top boxer

Katie Taylor(Image: ©INPHO/Gary Car) The Ireland Olympics boxer in Jenny Lehane admits that Katie Taylor's boxing record is two good jabs past outstanding. But qualified primary school teacher 'Miss' Jennifer Lehane insists that Katie's …

Gemma McCaw left ex-All Black Richie 'on seen' after first meeting

Former Black Stick Gemma McCaw has opened up about her early interactions with now husband, and former All Black Richie McCaw. On the Between Two Beers podcast, McCaw spoke about leaving Richie's Facebook messages "on seen" after the pair had …

Former World Record Holder Sparks National Controversy Over Next Career Path in Track

Former 110m hurdles world record holder Liu Xiang recently ignited a massive national controversy following a highly publicized social media plea. The 43-year-old Olympic champion revealed that government authorities finally presented him with a difficult …

2026 Melges 24 Europeans Opening Ceremony

by International Melges 24 Class Association 30 Aug 15:37 PDT 29 August - 4 September 2026 From Barcelona in 1996 to Tønsberg in 2026, three decades of Melges 24 European Championship history came together on Sunday evening as the international Melges 24 …

Ayra Starr To Headline Halftime Show Of NFL Game In London

The National Football League has announced global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11 at 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET) at …

Official NFL London Games ticket and hotel deals for Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from just £269pp

AMERICAN football fans are in for an absolute treat this autumn when the NFL crosses the Atlantic and takes over London once again. The countdown is officially on for three blockbuster regular-season fixtures arriving in October, and demand to see the …

How Katie Taylor changed boxing: From pretending to be a boy to headlining MSG

Katie Taylor sat down for lunch with her promoter, Eddie Hearn, and manager, Brian Peters. The three of them had similar gatherings many times before discussing next moves and potential fights, but this was different. It was September 2025 and as the …

Gemma McCaw reveals she left Richie McCaw on read twice before dating

“I forgot to reply to that message,” McCaw told the Between Two Beers hosts. She explained there was more to the story than simply forgetting. With the Olympics just a week away, she was reluctant to let anything distract her from hockey. “I never wanted …

'I’m Getting Brought Over by Putin': UFC Legend Reveals Russian Government Approached Him for a Wrestling Event

Chael Sonnen is actively preparing for a highly unusual international journey next week. The outspoken UFC legend recently revealed he was directly recruited by the Russian government to attend a massive wrestling event. This astonishing claim adds another …

“I’m Getting Brought Over by Putin”: UFC Legend Reveals Russian Government Approached Him for a Wrestling Event

Chael Sonnen is actively preparing for a highly unusual international journey next week. The outspoken UFC legend recently revealed he was directly recruited by the Russian government to attend a massive wrestling event. This astonishing claim adds another …

Everything Set for the First Racing Day at the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship in Tonsberg

From Barcelona in 1996 to Tonsberg in 2026, three decades of Melges 24 European Championship history came together on Sunday evening as the international Melges 24 family gathered at Tonsberg Seilforening for the Opening Ceremony of the championship’s 17th …

Why London Olympics 2012 gurus chose German precision for their home

U.K. asylum system tests Burnham’s push for more public control

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to row back the era of private companies running public services. Britain’s asylum system presents a difficult target. From processing new asylum seekers to deporting failed applicants, firms including MTC Group, …

How to get NFL London Games 2026 tickets

The NFL returns to the capital for three regular season fixtures across successive October Sundays, with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosting two games and Wembley Stadium staging the third. The Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders on October 4 …