Something amazing happened today. dealcheckers came into work early. But not because we couldn’t wait to get stuck into checking ‘em deals, instead it was because the Olympic torch relay passed within just a few feet of dealchecker HQ. Yes, we do know we’re nothing special, what with the route passing within an hour of [...]
There’s only four days to go until the Olympics officially kick-off, with some of the competitions getting underway sooner than that! One thing’s for sure, London is going to be busy. So with that in mind we’ve hunted out some of the places where there’s a small chance you might get enough room to swing [...]
Ooh it’s really getting close now! London is getting ready with hundreds of banners going up in the streets and the final flourishes appearing at the Olympic Park. I have to say that my excitement really is reaching fever pitch and I can’t wait for the torch to come to town and the Games to [...]
Everyone here is buzzing about the Olympics – dealcheckers lucky enough to snag some tickets have received them, and plans are being made to watch the torch go by close to the big day. Unfortunately our editor Alice is very distressed – she won’t be able to see it even though it goes past her [...]
With a huge SIX airports, getting to your London hotel from arrivals can be a daunting challenge. There are plenty of choices, that’s for sure, but picking between them can be tricky. Generally, faster transfers are more expensive, so we’ll be keeping an eye on the clock and another on your wallet to help you [...]
Britain is brimming with hidden gems just waiting to be uncovered. Get off the beaten track to fly over the landscapes, witness amazing wildlife, travel into outer space and swing through the trees on an epic zipline! The UK is set to stage world-class events including the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee in 2012 but [...]
I’m sure there must be people out there who don’t know the Olympics are coming to London, but there can’t be that many. They must be without internet, TV and phone, and we should probably send them some sort of care package. The Olympics have taken over all discussions from sporting to financial and cultural, [...]
The Olympic flame has come a long way already. Last Thursday it was lit from the sun with the help of a mirror in a ceremony in Olympia at the Temple of Hera, and since then it’s been making a week-long tour of Greece. It’s going to end up at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, [...]
There are only 78 days to go until the Olympics now, and thanks to today’s ceremony lighting the Olympic flame in Olympia in Greece, we’re getting even more excited about it here (if that’s possible)! There’s been plenty to talk about over the past few weeks so here’s what has been making the biggest buzz [...]
With only 85 days left to go, the long-awaited Olympics are fast-approaching and the excitement is growing by the second. What’s new with the Olympics this week? Footy Fever Football fans do not fear. With the end of the regular football season coming to a close we are set for a summer of sizzling football [...]
It’s 100 days to go until the Olympics so if you’re coming to the capital to see an event or two or just to join in the celebrations it’s time to PANIC that you’ve not got your accommodation sorted! Ok, maybe not panic, but perhaps sorting it out soon will be better on your bank [...]
There’s only 115 days to go – we’re already in April and Olympic Fever is continuing to take hold of us here at dealchecker! What are we talking about this week? Olympic Kit The Olympic kit was launched recently with much hype. It was designed by Stella McCartney and has all the latest technological features [...]
In the build-up to the Olympics right here in London there have already been squabbles between football clubs to see who will get to use the Olympic Stadium after the Games are over, with Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Lleyton Orient all in the mix. But this is a far cry from some of the [...]
There’s 130 days to go until the start of the Olympics and the Opening Ceremony, and there’s so much to look forward to. What’s been getting us talking this week when it comes to all things Olympic? Olympic Torch Route Starting on the 9th May, the Olympic Torch will be carried around the UK and [...]
I absolutely adored the innovative design of the Water Cube aquatics centre for China’s Olympic games, but since that’s approximately 5,000 miles and a visa application away, I was even more excited when I went to check out the London Games’ offering last week. It doesn’t disappoint – From the outside the 160-metre-long wave effect [...]
The Olympics are drawing ever closer but we know that there’s probably a fair number of you out there without tickets, despite your best efforts. Why not head to one of the Olympic warm up events instead? See the athletes competing to do qualifying times and for bragging rights, as well as medals in this [...]
The modern Olympic Games started in Greece in 1896 but have since been hosted in some of the most stunning cities in the world including Tokyo, Los Angeles and Beijing. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, the Olympic Games have been the pinnacle of sporting achievement, highlighting the attributes of outstanding sporting heroes at [...]
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