England's glowing torch of the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as a London Eye light show, are powered by tweets. Cameron Hughes from EDF Energy explains how it works.
Jamaican community celebrates Bolt's win
As Usain Bolt smashed yet another record on an Olympic track, London's Jamaican community celebrated.
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Boris Johnson keeps stiff upper lip
Speaking in London's Trafalgar Square, London Mayor Boris Johnson told Brian Thomson the Team GB's lack of medal success is down to “natural British restraint and good manners”.
On day four of the London Games Mr Johnson acknowledged that the security and transport were working well and the infamous British weather was cooperating.
London thanks its Olympic volunteers
Brian Thomson spoke to some of the 8,000 London 2012 ambassadors gathered in London's Trafalgar Square.
Senior Correspondent Brian Thomson reports from London on all the colour and chaos of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Olympics countdown begins
The opening ceremony for the London Olympics is just hours away, and the first pictures have been released of what the world can expect to see.
How London has changed - interview with Richard Godwin
Brian Thomson speaks with Richard Godwin, a columnist with the London Evening Standard about the mood in London, prior to the opening on the Olympic Games.
Londoners share their enthusiasm
Brian Thomson speaks with Londoners about the mood in the city just before the beginning of the games.
London: Opening ceremony rehearsal reactions
"It's very British!" Spectators react to Danny Boyle's opening ceremony extravaganza, as the final dress rehearsal comes to an end.
Britain calls in extra troops
Up to 1,200 soldiers have been deployed to London to help with security during the Games. The nation is taking extraordinary measures to protect its visitors and citizens throughout the Olympic celebrations.
London's businesses struggle to survive
Small businesses on the edge of London's Olympic zone are struggling to survive, in part because of a new giant Westfield complex, retailers claim.
Olympic preps underway amid taxi row
London's transport system was on trial during rehearsals for the Olympic opening ceremony.
Calm down dear, it's only a logo
Brian Thomson speaks to Lance Forman, a local business owner whose premises is on the doorstop of London's main Olympic stadium.
Olympic fever soars
Four days ahead of the opening ceremony, the torch relays wends its way through the British capital.
