BBC News reports about the 2012 Olympic Games published in February 2006.

27 February 2006 - Olympic sailing venue wins award

A sailing academy where the part of the 2012 Olympics is being held has won a regional award for its new building.

26 February 2006 - Hotels boom in lead up to Games

London hotel growth will boom in the years leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games in the city, it is claimed.

22 February 2006 - Union wants Olympic strike deal

A rail union has said it would do a no-strike deal to prevent any walkouts during the 2012 London Olympics, BBC News has learnt.

20 February 2006 - Protecting sport sponsors from ambush

While the UK's athletes are battling for medals in Turin, another Olympic tussle is taking place closer to home, in the Westminster corridors of power.