London 2012: Olympic flame will be lit in one year’s time, but still much to do
IOC hail progress as Tom Daley dives into Aquatics Centre pool, completed on time and budget
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2012 Olympic torch ignites row over Games’ green credentials
The 2012 torch was supposed to be low carbon, but the scientists at EDF, the Games’ sponsors, simply ran out of time
Dalston’s Bradbury Street re-opens
After a period of upheaval, local traders talk about the future of their street
Small businesses slam Hackney Council over Clissold Park café contract
Local traders voice fury at being ruled out of the lucrative deal as only companies with an annual turnover of £1m or more are deemed eligible to bid
Popularity should not dictate public health policy
Andrew Lansley’s moves on tobacco are welcome – but waiting for a swing in public opinion to act is the counsel of despair
Stoke Newington traders slam Town Hall red tape
The reality of a bungling bureaucracy belies the council’s claim to be the friend of local business
Leaked report reveals concerns over accident risks at athletes’ village
Union blames weak employment rules and casualisation of workforce for risky working practices at construction site
Shoppers: put your money where your mouth is
Plenty welcome the arrival of a new supermarket, but those who don’t should spend more at the local shops they value
HEN gives helping hand to Hackney business
Find out about local enterprise network events this month and next
Stokey businesses weather recession
Weekend shoppers and special brand of shop-localism help traders to survive trying times
Olympic follies, fools’ gold?
Why Hackney businesses are struggling to win Olympic contracts