The DCMS finally launched a 2012 Legacy Action Plan today. State sponsored swimming is the central thrust, the headline catching whiz of an idea that's made the news. By 2012, it's planned that all local authority swimming baths will be free to use, starting soon with the over 60s, then the under 16s and rolling out to all comers by the time the Games begin. £140m is going to local authorities to scrap swimming......

Cynicism seems to be the order of the day when it comes to Londoners’ attitude to the Olympic legacy. It seems that the faith schools of London are raking it in. Oh we of little faith…. The bridge bashing bus driver of Croydon has quit his job. Mariah Carey’s in town and everyone wants a piece of her. This Londonista just doesn’t get it. Olympic pylon from Nicobobinus’ flickr stream.......

Um, we’d check before you travel if you’re planning to let the train take the strain over Easter. Miracle pensioner walks unscathed from exploding building.. There are still plans afoot to get that traditional East End sport, baseball on to the agenda in 2012… …which latter is apparently to leave us a stunning legacy. Is Travelodge taking over the known universe?. The Sun sets on Wapping as Murdoch moves to Broxbourne in Herts. St.......