London calling for 2012 Olympic Games

LONDON was celebrating last night as it won the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games after pulling off a spectacular victory.

The capital beat favourites Paris in the closest of finishes, winning the fourth and final vote of International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates in Singapore by 54 votes to 50.

The result triggered scenes of jubilation in Trafalgar Square, where people had gathered to follow events on big screens.