Ellie shocked after world record
Ellie Simmonds sent the Aquatics Centre into a frenzy again this morning after she shocked herself by lowering her own world record in the heats of the SM6 200 metres individual medley at London 2012.
View ArticleJones delighted with her bronze medal
NATALIE Jones was ‘absolutely delighted’ to claim a Paralympic bronze last night – and said it was even more special to share her moment with Ellie Simmonds.
View ArticleBrilliant Bushell earns plaudits
Wheelchair sprinter Mickey Bushell brought tears to the eyes of a Paralympic icon by claiming Great Britain's fifth gold medal at the Olympic Stadium.
View ArticleBritain and Poland book places in wheelchair basketball quarter-finals
Great Britain and Poland booked the last quarter-final places going in the men's wheelchair basketball tournament as group play wrapped up on Monday.
View ArticlePearson targets Rio after settling for bronze
Lee Pearson tonight vowed that he will hit the road to Rio in 2016 after ending his London Paralympics campaign one gold medal short of joining an exclusive British sporting club.
View ArticleChristiansen is first triple gold medalist of the games
Sophie Christiansen became the London 2012's first British triple gold medallist today as Great Britain's dressage riders ended their Paralympic Games in record-breaking fashion.
View ArticleFrederiksen triumphs in the pool
Heather Frederiksen wept after securing her first gold medal of London when she successfully defended her title in the S8 100 metres backstroke tonight.
View ArticleCyclists aim to stay on the road to success
Great Britain's cyclists are determined to carry their speed from the velodrome boards on to Brands Hatch when the Paralympic Games road cycling programme opens tomorrow.
View ArticleSimmonds keeps rolling
Adrenaline powered a tiring Ellie Simmonds into the final of the S6 50 metres freestyle as the 17-year-old was greeted by wild cheers at the Aquatics Centre.
View ArticleJones: I had no pool hangover
IT was the morning after the night before for Natalie Jones on Tuesday – but she insisted her early exit from the 50m freestyle was not a bronze-medal hangover.
View ArticleStorey completes gold hat-trick
Great Britain's Sarah Storey won her third of a possible four London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medals with a dominant victory in the women's C5 time-trial at Brands Hatch.
View ArticleWeir 'flying' towards possible golden quadruple
David Weir is "flying" after moving a step closer to a possible golden quadruple with another imperious Olympic Stadium ride this morning.
View ArticleGB wheelchair rugby team encouraged by strong start
Great Britain opened their Paralympic wheelchair rugby campaign with defeat against reigning champions the United States today - but captain Steve Brown was far from disconsolate.
View ArticleLucas not taking gold for granted
Helena Lucas will sail for 2.4mR gold tomorrow safe in the knowledge that she will leave London 2012 with at least a silver medal.
View ArticleInspirational Zanardi wins hand-cycling gold
Motor-racing star Alex Zanardi lifted his bike in one mighty hand in celebration of his first Brands Hatch victory as the Italian became Paralympic champion today.
View ArticleDiamond is not Sophie's best friend
EAST Lancashire’s Olympic hammer star Sophie Hitchon has expressed her disappointment after learning that her event will again be excluded from the prestigious Diamond League series next year.
View ArticleHurricane Hannah breezes into final
Hannah Cockroft lived up to her nickname of 'Hurricane Hannah' as she closed in on her second Paralympic gold with another dominant ride this morning.
View ArticleTrade and the mystery of the Winchester bushel
WHEN did Britain adopt the metrication system of weights – 1896, 1951 or 1995?
View ArticleWas this painter brave, or barmy?
ALTHOUGH our weekly articles are called ‘Within Living Memory,’ we couldn’t resist featuring this photograph which has just been loaned to us by Christine Williams who grew up on Sunnyside, Kendal.
View ArticleBrazilian powerlifter banned after failing drugs test
A Brazilian powerlifter who was due to perform at the Paralympics has been banned for nine months for failing a drugs test.
View ArticleFans prepare for 100m showdown
All eyes will be on the Olympic Stadium on Thursday for the 100m showdown between British favourite Jonnie Peacock, from Cambridge, and the "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius.
View ArticleGraeme aims for second sprinting medal
GRAEME Ballard is bidding to complete a memorable Paralympic double this evening – and he admits the partisan home crowd can act as an inspiration.
View ArticleLucas strike sailing gold for Britain
Great Britain today claimed its first ever Paralympic sailing medals, with Helena Lucas the star of the show as she collected gold in the 2.4mR class.
View ArticleStorey wins 11th Paralympic gold
Swimmer-turned-cyclist Sarah Storey today won her 11th Paralympic title with an imperious victory in the women's C4-5 road race at Brands Hatch. It was her fourth gold of the London 2012 Games.
View ArticleUPDATED: Ballard proud despite missing out in 200m
GRAEME Ballard was unable to add to his 100m silver medal in London last night, but the Chorley sprinter believes he leaves the Olympic Stadium with his head held high.
View ArticleWeir continues relentless pursuit of quadruple gold
David Weir continued his relentless pursuit of quadruple gold in London by making it three out of three with yet another masterful ride.
View ArticleGB athletes storm to three gold medals on the track
British teenager Jonnie Peacock upstaged the world's most famous blade runner in the biggest race of the Paralympics - and then claimed he should have gone faster.
View ArticleJones emotional after last Paralympic event
NATALIE Jones bid an emotional farewell to the Paralympic Games and now prepares for life as a wedding planner – but not before she takes a well-earned break.
View ArticleWeir's fourth gold medal brings down the curtain on London 2012
David Weir came through the hardest race of his life to complete a golden quadruple on the final day of London 2012 and end a stunning summer of sport in style.
View ArticleCoe hails Paralympics a 'triumph'
Sebastian Coe has hailed the Paralympic Games as "a triumph of human endeavour".
View ArticleClosing ceremony brought a fiery end to festival of sport
The curtain came down on a sensational summer of sport tonight in a spectacular ceremony of fire, fun and typical British eccentricity.
View ArticleLIVE: London Olympic parade
A parade takes place in London today to celebrate the achievements of our Olympic athletes.
View ArticleWiggins gets on with 'day job'
Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins has admitted he was disappointed not to be able to join his Team GB team-mates as part of the celebration parade yesterdayday but said he had to get on with his day job.
View ArticleThousands turn out for athletes
The streets of London were packed on Monday as hundreds of thousands of well-wishers turned out to cheer Britain's sporting heroes in a last hurrah as the "golden summer of British sport" came to a close.
View ArticleWeir to decide on Rio 2016 plans
David Weir will decide by this time next year whether he plans to compete at the 2016 Paralympics.
View ArticleReview planned to learn from success of Games
David Cameron has ordered a review of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics to ensure that the Government learns from the successes of the events' organisation.
View ArticleHolly Bleasdale in pole position for St Catherine’s Hospice
OLYMPIAN Holly Bleasdale is taking on a marathon bike ride to raise money for a local hospice.
View ArticleEast Lancashire Olympians honoured at civic receptions
BLACKBURN’S London 2012 athletic heroes were hailed for their outstanding performances at a civic reception last night.
View ArticleBurke can rule for Britain
HE won a gold medal at London 2012 and a bronze in Beijing four years earlier, but still Steven Burke remains in the shadows of cycling’s more famous names when it comes to national recognition.
View ArticleEast Lancs Olympian Sophie launches flu jab campaign
TEAM GB Olympian Sophie Hitchon visited East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust to launch the Trust’s staff flu vaccination campaign.
View ArticleEast Lancs Paralympic stars visit Burnley Youth Theatre
THREE Paralympians visited Burnley Youth Theatre to take part in a conference held by the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.
View ArticleHolly’s in a daze after her Olympic adventure
HOLLY Lam-Moores spent six long years preparing for the Olympic Games but her life has been a whirlwind ever since.
View ArticleTrio receive funding boost
CHORLEY’S Paralympic star Graeme Ballard has regained his funding as part of UK Athletics’ World Class Performance Programme for 2013 – with Burnley hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon elevated to the podium...
View ArticleGreat Harwood Olympic 2012 architect dies aged 59
A WORLD-renowned landscape architect from Great Harwood has died suddenly aged 59.
View ArticleBurke signs on with new road team
EAST Lancashire Olympic gold medallist Steven Burke has joined top UK team Node4Giordana for the 2013 season.
View ArticleBleasdale's Swede dreams
HOLLY Bleasdale has a first major title in her sights when she begins her European Indoor Championship campaign today.
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Bleasdale qualifies for European final
BLACKBURN Harrier Holly Bleasdale has qualified comfortably for tomorrow's European Indoor Championships pole vault final.
View ArticleBleasdale wins European gold
POLE Vaulter Holly Bleasdale has won the European Championships Indoor gold medal in Sweden this evening.
View ArticleRare 2p and 50p coins could be worth THOUSANDS - how to check if you have one
A number of coins with specific designs or mistakes on them can be worth thousands
View ArticleTeam GB looking for mascots in Lancashire for Paris 2024
Team GB is providing children from Lancashire with a once in a lifetime opportunity to become Mini Mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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