Theresa May vows to prevent ‘encampments’ – but London 2012 security chiefs argue against prohibiting tents

• David Cameron calls for establishment of ‘tech city’
• Venue generates ‘huge amounts of commercial interest’

Elbow commissioned to write BBC Olympic theme tune as plans for Proms, Shakespeare season and Radio 1 event revealed

Residents complain that second corporate Olympic venue on small industrial area in Stratford, which will include the UK’s largest TV screen, is a disaster waiting to happen

The Hackney-born triple jumper is recognised for services to athletics

Kids are coming back to sport as Olympics organisers target couch potato youngsters with enticing outdoor events aimed at reversing negative associations with regimented PE lessons

Zaha Hadid’s London 2012 Aquatic Centre hasn’t come cheap at £269m, but it is the Olympics’ most majestic space

Design Council chief celebrates Prince Charles’ lack of involvement as traditionalists complain about ‘overt prejudice’

Design by British artist David Watkins in line with London 2012 logo but fails to impress branding experts

IOC hail progress as Tom Daley dives into Aquatics Centre pool, completed on time and budget