'Be Inspired', the North West Legacy Framework for the 2012 Games, was published in May 2007 and was updated in the publication 'Everyone's 2012' published in July 2009. This outlined the region's vision for London 2012, which was for the North West to:
The Legacy Framework focused on how the whole region could benefit in terms of Sporting, Social and Economic outcomes. During the Games, this included a specific focus on Olympic Football and the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays.
To complete the series Inspired the final publication was released in November 2012 documenting how the North West benefited from London 2012.
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The modern Games is a fusion of sport and art, and the North West is delivering a cultural programme to celebrate like never before.
London 2012 has inspired people from across the UK to do something amazing in their community. Meet the stars on your street corner...
The Games has brought a wealth of opportunities for businesses in the North West.
With sporting events, Training Camps in the region and fantastic athletes coming from the North West, London 2012 is about far more than the capital!
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Some great sporting talent from the North West is heading to London to represent Team GB in both the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Old Trafford is playing host to nine football matches during the Games, including two semi-final games.
Passing through eight North West towns on its tour of the country, a host of celebrations and personalities will blaze through the region.
Nations from all over the globe are making use of our top class facilities to train for victory.
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