August 2008 news
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Olympic Stadium looking good
New pictures released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) show the structure of the Olympic Stadium beginning to take shape.
26 Aug 2008
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UK unites to celebrate Olympic Handover
Over 200,000 people came together at venues around the UK to mark the moment the Games were handed over from Beijing to London.
25 Aug 2008
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'Whole lotta love'
A red double-decker bus, three gold medal winning cyclists, footballer David Beckham and musicians Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis all featured in a spectacular show to mark the handover of the Olympic flag from Beijing to London.
24 Aug 2008
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Beijing Games kick off in spectacular style
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Bird’s Nest stadium.
8 Aug 2008
