London 2012 Games memorabilia goes on sale
Hundreds of items used during the London 2012 Games are going on sale today, including props from the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Price of Gold: worth the cost?
The Price of Gold report looks at the average cost of ticketing at the London 2012 Olympics. Here's their list.
New Year's Day parade celebrates momentous year
The 2013 parade will commemorate a momentous year that saw London host the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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Gymnast Louis Smith 'chilling' with his MBE
Louis Smith has tweeted this photo of himself "chilling" with his MBE:
Louis Smith: I think MBE is frozen to my hand
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has tweeted about being awarded with an MBE this afternoon.
Chilling with my MBE on the palace steps think its frozen to my hand lol. Thanks for all your messages xx http://t.co/twyQhe6h
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Rower Sophie Hosking collects her gong
Sophie Hosking, from Wimbledon, was also awarded an MBE for services to rowing.
The athlete, who won gold in the Lightweight Women's Double Scull at London 2012, learned to row at school in Kingston and now trains at the London Rowing Club in Putney.
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith awarded MBE
The Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has received his Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Louis forgets Buckingham Palace invite
Olympic silver-medallist Louis Smith has revealed on Twitter that he turned up at Buckingham Palace without his invitation.
The gymnast, who trains in Basildon in Essex, blamed his manager for forgetting it.
Smith will be presented with an MBE today.
Hahaha not the greatest start. @gabstone9 forgot our invites to Buckingham palace. Not quite as easy getting in as a school disco #oops
From @louissmith1989 on Twitter:Today is the day I become Louis Smith M.B.E ooooooo exciting times
From @louissmith1989 on Twitter:Louis Smith 'proud' to be receiving MBE today
Gymnast Louis Smith will join fellow Olympians today at Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE.
After winning a silver and bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympics, he said being chosen for the honour was the proudest moment of his life.
Read: British men's gymnast team qualify for Olympic finals for first time in 88 years
Following the Olympics, Smith won BBC dance series Strictly Come Dancing.
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Two-time gold medal winning Natasha Baker gets MBE
Paralympic dressage rider Natasha Baker is to receive an MBE today, after winning two gold medals at last summer's Olympics.
She said being chosen for the honour was "absolutely incredible".
Watch: Natasha Baker: 'I Can't thank everyone at home enough'
MBE for gold medal winner Sophie Hosking
Sophie Hosking, who won a gold medal in lightweight women's double sculls, will be presented with an MBE at the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.
Volunteers to welcome tourists
After the success of the Games Makers during the Olympics, volunteers will be in place to welcome tourists to London for the next three summers.
The plan was announced by the Mayor's Volunteering Adviser, Veronica Wadley, at the London Assembly this morning.
The scheme will take place from July to September, during the same six-week period as London's Olympics and Paralympics.
London 2012 made Britain a 'more welcoming' place
The success of the London 2012 Olympic Games has enhanced Britain's standing as a country where tourists are welcome. A worldwide survey by VisitBritain also showed that the country is now rated more highly for sporting prowess because of the Games.
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