West London residents worried about the roar of fighter jets overhead, sometimes as low as 500ft, will be able to lodge complaints to a dedicated hotline as the Ministry of Defence outlined dress rehearsals for ensuring security of UK airspace ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

Adidas, Official Sportswear Provider of Team GB and ParalympicsGB has unveiled what it calls a 'ground-breaking' team kit that will be worn by 900 British athletes at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Designed by Notting Hill-based fashion designer Stella McCartney, who was appointed by Adidas as Creative Director for this project, the kit is the most comprehensive range that’s ever been supplied to a national team combining the best in performance technologies and stand-out British style.

In Summer 2012 west London's Serpentine Gallery will present a major exhibition of the work of celebrated artist and Beatle's John Lennon widow, Yoko Ono for the London 2012 Festival, which will include SMILE, a large-scale participatory project. The Serpentine’s timely exhibition will reflect upon the enormous impact that Yoko Ono has made on contemporary art, exploring her influential role in art, music, film and performance.