Our complete archive of Olympic coverage, stretching back to 2005.
Toff culture is this summer’s big thing. We’ve had Pimms in Trafalgar Square and the Chap Olympics this weekend. It’s only a matter of time before we start growing our incisors and refusing to drink tap water. The next step along the road to la-di-da-land …
Man arrested for having a fake gun near Downing Street. Beware anyone thinking of entering Street Wars. C-charge removed 70,000 cars from the centre last year. Olympics get second major sponsor. We reckon we know the third Canary’s ‘incredible journey‘, actually a bit lame. Image …
It’s the Olympics! However, we are not referring to the vulgar splatter of neon colours and appalling lycra sportswear scheduled for 2012, we are instead referring to the good Olympics, the Olympics for proper gentlemen in proper sporting outfits made of tweed and real silk …
21/7 men found guilty. Academic couple killed in car crash on M11. Cavalry Museum opens in Whitehall. Prince Philip becomes a Doctor of Science while his wife opens a new department and grants new charter to Imperial College – which breaks away from the University …
We think everybody who attended Saturday’s sun-soaked Tour de France Prologue would agree that, on the whole, it was a well-organised, popular success. However, with the shadow of the Olympics hanging over every large scale sporting happening in London between now and 2012 our experiences …
The Prologue of the Tour de France was quite a show. The view from the QEII centre front lawn was perfect, and a big screen broadcasting from the BBC helped dispel everyone’s confusion at what the hell was actually going on. An early glass of …
This Week In London’s History Monday – 2nd July 1865: One-time Methodist minister William Booth preaches to a large crowd at an open-air ‘mission’ in Whitechapel, founding the ‘East London Christian Mission’, which would later be renamed ‘The Salvation Army’. Tuesday – 3rd July 1981: …
Only a fortnight to go now before central London is engulfed by the two-wheeled juggernaut of the world’s most celebrated race. “Le Grand Depart” is the title given to the weekend of sport and festivities from 6th – 8th July that marks the first visit …
There’s a mere 5 years, 1 month and 5 days until the start of the 2012 Olympics, and we’ll bet you’re wondering how you’re going to fill your time until then. Sure, there are other sporting events you could watch and cultural events you could …
Will the real Buster Crabbe please stand up? And put one of those flippers on each foot up? We were intrigued to discover that the South London Swimming Club will this Sunday morning be hosting a race for the “Buster Crabbe Memorial Cup“. That name …
‘If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy all her friends?’, and ‘Where has all my money gone’ are two of the imponderables listed on the Any Questions Answered text service’s website as favourites. In the latter case, the wonga may well …
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