London shortening Olympic ceremony to end on time

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10:30

Danny Boyle has been forced to trim parts of the ceremony — including removal of a stunt bike sequence — to make sure the show finishes on time and spectators can get home before public transportation shuts down.

Murder near Games site puts question mark over Olympics security

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 17:55

The security of spectators and athletes visiting Britain during this year`s Olympics has been criticized following the murder of a young man at a spot next to the gates of the main Games park.

London Olympics: UK military prepare for `9/11-type attack`

Last Updated: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 16:04

British military commanders said they were training to deal with a "9/11-type attack" as they launched a major exercise today to test their readiness for the 2012 London Olympics.

Missiles to be deployed at six London sites to protect Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 16:10

The British ministry of defence (MOD) has identified six sites in the east of London for deployment of ground-to-air missile batteries to protect the Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled for July-August.

UK police officer loses Olympic security documents

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 23:04

A British tabloid reported that it had been handed documents about security arrangements for the London Olympics that were left on a train by a police officer.