Olympic heroes
News of athletes and individuals from the Anglia region who took part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Golden postbox in Cambridgeshire
The village of Doddington in Cambridgeshire has been honouring its golden boy- paralympic medalist Jonnie Peacock, with a specially-painted golden post box.
Jonnie, who lost a leg to meningitis as a boy, lives in the village with his mum. His triumph in the 100 metres was one of the highlights of the Games. His mum Linda Roberts had a go at painting the box in front of villagers and children from the local school.
Golden Greg in the Olympic victory parade
Olympic gold medalist Greg Rutherford from Milton Keynes is among the hundreds of Team GB athletes taking part in the Victory Parade in London.
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Suffolk boxer tweets from Olympic victory parade
The bronze-medal winner boxer from Lowestoft, Anthony Ogogo, has been tweeting from the Olympic and Paralympic victory parade in London.
My @teamgb Track suit has been donned once again. My waving arm is well rested and ready to go to work. Got my wave on lock. #LondonParade
From @AnthonyOgogo on Twitter:It's not even 12 yet but I think I've already got my favourite picture of the day #Swapsies? http://t.co/xwVPp8wA
From @AnthonyOgogo on Twitter:“@wallyboy04: @katiecodsmith @anthonyogogo Very impressive!! He's on Float 6 I think!” Float 5. Peoples eyebrow at the ready!!
From @AnthonyOgogo on Twitter:Jonnie Peacock's mum takes up golden paintbrush
Medallists from the East star in closing ceremony
The Paralympics closing ceremony will be held at the Olympic park in Stratford tonight (Sunday 10 September).
Medal winning athletes will lead the celebrations, among them some of our very own golden boys and girls
Crystal bids for better Paralympics' in Rio
by Donovan Blake
Essex cyclist pleased with her games debut in London
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Hospice volunteer is Torchbearer
A hospice volunteer from Bishop's Stortford, chosen to run with the Paralympic Torch, says it was an amazing experience.
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Jonnie Peacock wins the 100m final at the Paralympics
Read the full storyBlade-runner Jonnie Peacock wins Gold
Cambridgeshire sprinter Jonnie Peacock has won the gold in the 100m final. The 19-year-old from Doddington clocked a time of 10.9 seconds.
Jonnie the budding ballet star
He is now a world class sprinter but twelve years ago the remarkable Jonnie Peacock was a budding ballet star
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