Statistics published today from the 2011 Census reveal the changing
characteristics of the population in every region of England and Wales and
the 348 local authorities that form them. This report covers London.
There were 8.2 million residents in London. This was an increase of some
851,000 (12 per cent) since 2001, and represents 15 per cent of the
population of England and Wales. This is theā¦
Feeling inspired by Team GBās stellar performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games? Get ready to see your hockey heroes in action all over again! Whether you missed out on tickets for the Games or simply want another chance to witness supercharged hockey, Maxifuel Super Sixes is bringing British Olympians back to London on 27th January 2013.
Breathtaking speed and dazzling hockey skills willā¦
Dear London Mums
A summer like no other is the title of the Mayor of London’s Olympic festival and yes what an extraordinary summer we just had! It might not have been the sunniest ever but the gold medals awarded shone brightly enough to please most people š
Before it all started, I was a bit sceptical about the Olympics and I was almost certain there would be lots of organisationalā¦
With Paralympic fever starting to grip the nation again soon, London Mums and Dennis re-launch one of our best competitions for 2012! Celebrating the Games in all its glory, this MagBook covers all 39 disciplines, highlights the athletes to watch out for, contains interviews with bona fide Olympic legends and in every aspect highlights why the Olympics is the world’s greatest sporting event.
The population of London on census day (27 March 2011) was 8.2 million, an increase of 12 per cent from 2001 when it was 7.3 million. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the first results from the 2011 Census today.
London was the greatest-growing region across England and Wales, ahead of three regions that grew by 8 per cent ā South East, East of England and East Midlands.
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We can all be part of this exciting summer 2012 (except for the weather!) and here are 50 suggestions to make the most of it (without emptying your pockets).
1. Line the streets and dress up your area to celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay. london2012.com/linethestreets
2. Garden for the Games: Run window boxes down your street in red, white and blue. Plant golden marigolds or get the neighboursā¦
Let’s face it. As much as I want to stay positive about transport across London during the Olympics I am realistic and I know that we are facing eight weeks of total traffic and parking chaos across the Capital. It is inevitable because London will receive lots of tourists from all over the world and from the UK too.
I don’t usually review apps but I have come across an excellent oneā¦
I always wondered where the national lottery money funding goes and got interested in this issue after watching the recent ad (check video below) with the girl who becomes a successful athlete thanks to this funding.
Then I researched and found out that Camelot, the operator of The National Lottery, mention in its mission statement its ‘commitment’ to maximising returns to Nationalā¦
Did you know that a polar bear used to fish near the Tower of London? Or that ice bowling on the frozen Thames was once a popular pastime?
LONDON FOR CHILDREN by Matteo Pericoli, published today by MacMillan Children’s Books, must be the best book about London I have come across in years of reviewing books about this amazing European Capital. My 5 year old son commented ‘Mum, whenā¦
Expert tool launched to encourage children to develop healthy hydration habits.
A new child-friendly, educational tool providing important hydration advice has been launched today, coinciding with research showing that schoolchildren may improve their cognitive performance by hydrating with water.
The āChildrenās Hydration Glassā developed by the Natural Hydration Council (NHC) inā¦