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A taste of London 2012 in Trafalgar Square

17 August: Want to watch the latest Olympic action and get a glimpse of what a London Olympics might be like? Then head to Trafalgar Square this weekend.

Alongside a giant screen showing the events from Athens, the Fast Forward festival will showcase the sort of arts and culture which would feature in London's cultural programme.

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Divers win GB's first medal

PM: "I'm more enthusiastic than ever"

16 August: Tony Blair has declared he is more enthusiastic than ever about London hosting the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

The Prime Minister, fresh from watching the Athens Opening Ceremony and some of the early events, said London had everything the Games needed.

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Mayor's £10m venue pledge

Work starts on Aquatics Centre

16 August: Work is starting on London 2012's flagship swimming facilities in the proposed Olympic Park site in east London.

Meanwhile, the next generation of swimmers who may use the facilities are being encouraged in a free swim scheme backed by London 2012.

Work starts on Aquatics Centre

Free swim scheme launched

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Tony Blair
Prime Minister

"The British Government is delighted to give its full support to the London Bid for 2012. Winning the Games would be good news for London and for all of the UK. I hope everyone in the country will get behind the campaign."

The official site of London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.