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1948 Olympians and 2012 hopefuls join Beijing heroes as Olympic and Paralympic flags raised at City Hall
26-9-2008
Olympic and Paralympic flags have been raised outside City Hall in a public event to formally mark London becoming host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mayor unveils new air-conditioned Tube trains
25-9-2008
The Mayor has joined Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy to unveil the new air conditioned trains that will serve the Metropolitan line from 2010 and the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines from 2011.

Boris Johnson discusses urgent solutions to youth violence in London
24-9-2008
The Mayor has met with bereaved families, community members, academics and organisations to discuss ideas and solutions on reducing crime and youth violence.

Mayor receives Paralympic flag on behalf of London
17-9-2008
The Mayor has received the Paralympic flag at the spectacular closing ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games in the Birds Nest Stadium.

London Games legacy must transform access in the capital
16-9-2008
Speaking in Beijing ahead of the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the Mayor has stated that the London 2012 Games must act as a catalyst to transform access for disabled people around the city.

Mayor heads to Beijing to accept Paralympic flag
15-9-2008
Boris Johnson has flown to Beijing for the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games. The Mayor will meet leading figures from the Paralympic movement and members of Great Britain's Paralympic team.

New dawn for capital's waste as London Waste and Recycling Board meets for the first time
11-9-2008
The Mayor began his role of Chair of the London Waste and Recycling Board at its inaugural meeting in City Hall, marking a new dawn for waste management in the capital.

Mayor reveals future shape of the Greater London Authority
10-9-2008
The Mayor has outlined plans for a leaner, more efficient and better focused GLA.

Mayor and theatre industry launch Green Theatre action plan
9-9-2008
The Mayor of London's 'Green Theatre: Taking Action on Climate Change' has been launched in partnership with industry leaders at the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) annual conference.

Latest designs for the London 2012 Velopark unveiled
8-9-2008
Triple Beijing gold medal-winning Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveiled plans for new world-class cycling facilities in London for cyclists of all ages and abilities today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) released the latest designs for the London 2012 VeloPark.