News headlines 2012
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30.Nov.12 St Andrew's Day celebrates 600 Days to Go until Glasgow 2014
It was Plaid time for St Andrew's school pupils who marked the milestone with a Glasgow 2014 Tartan, aptly on St Andrew's Day (30th November). The day denoted 600 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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08.Nov.12 London 2012 inspire you to volunteer?
You saw how the Gamesmakers and other volunteers and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired a nation. Maybe you were there and are inspired to do the same? Your chance could come in Glasgow who are hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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20.Sep.12 Clyde - the friendly face of Glasgow 2014
The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee have unveiled a new Glasgow star - the official Mascot for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Clyde, the patriotic and adventurous thistle who will be the friendly face of the Games, was unveiled to the world in Glasgow by the banks on the world-famous river that inspired his name.
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13.Aug.12 Olympic bounce for Glasgow 2014 as sports fans inspired by Olympics
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is already gaining a major boost from the feel-good factor generated by the London 2012 Olympics, according to latest research. Interest in buying tickets for Glasgow has doubled and Scots are more excited about the Commonwealth Games.
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12.Jul.12 Bruce Longden 1939-2012
England Athletics was greatly saddened by the death of Bruce Longden at the age of 72. Bruce was coach to Sally Gunnell and Daley Thompson, among many others, and his outstanding contribution to our sport was recognised when he was inducted into our Hall of Fame last year.
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24.May.12 Birmingham Burn Up!
The athletes are turning up the heat for the England Senior and Parallel Success Championships! The event, to be held in Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on the 2nd and 3rd June, looks set to be an event not to be missed as the competition hots up in 2012!
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