The hopes and dreams fostered by the London Olympics have turned to dust

The euphoria of that August of ten years ago make the excesses of such claims largely understandable as people were carried along by a wave of delight, hope and pride. Now, however, when reading the reports of that glorious summer of 2012, there is reminder after reminder of just how much has changed in Britain

LEGACY: The closing ceremony at the London Olympics.

Today is the tenth anniversary of the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. 

Even before the ceremony had finished the London Olympics were being celebrated as a triumph.