The bunting has been hung and Birmingham’s Bullring bull has had a Union Flag make-over as the city gears up to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics. Consumer Correspondent Emma McKinney investigates how this summer’s major British events could prove a boost for the city’s economyRead
Robert Thomas is looking forward to the 2012 Olympics for two reasons. As well as being able to enjoy the football, the digital technology apprentice at Birmingham Specialised Services Ltd (BSS) will also be taking part in the Olympic torch bearing ceremony during the Birmingham part of the relay.Read
Anyone selected to represent Team GB at the London 2012 OIympics must sign a 34-page contract with the British Olympic Authority which details precisely what athletes receive in terms of financial recompense should they strike gold.
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The Olympic Torch relay will call in at four places in the West Midlands during its 70-date tour of the UK before the 2012 Games open in London next July.
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The torch relay to precede the 2012 London Olympic Games will start in Land's End and travel as far as the outer Hebrides on an 8,000-mile journey to the stadium.Read
Amadeus, the NEC Group’s catering business, has announced new appointments after it landed the contract for Olympic Park North during next year's Olympic Games in London. Read
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