Hannah Cockroft celebrates with cancer survivors
Children with cancer at a Leeds hospital will be joined by a special guest when they reach the end of their treatment today.
Highest honour for Hannah following Paralympic sucsess
Calderdale's inspirational double gold medallist, Hannah Cockroft, is set to receive the highest honour that the Council can hand out.
Celebrations for Paralympic athletes
Celebrations are taking place for West Yorkshire's Paralympic athletes
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"Amazing" welcome for Hannah
Calderdale's double Paralympics Gold Medallist, Hannah Cockroft, has become a Freewoman of the Borough and she was given an " amazing " welcome home at a civic celebration in Halifax's Piece Hall.
Hannah's hometown honour
Paralympic double gold medallist Hannah Cockroft became a Freewoman of the Borough of Calderdale at a ceremony in her home town of Halifax. Hundreds of people packed out the Piece Hall and gave a rapturous welcome to Calderdale's golden girl.
It was Hannah's second civic reception of the day - crowds had also gathered in Leeds earlier to pay tribute to the 20 year old's incredible achievement.
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Leeds celebrates Paralympic achievement
The Leeds-based stars of the London 2012 Paralympic Games were honoured at a special celebration event in Millennium Square at lunchtime. Athletics star Hannah Cockroft, cyclist David Stone MBE, swimmer Claire Cashmore and powerlifter Ali Jawad were all given a rousing welcome.
Sally Simpson reports.
Celebrations for Paralympic athletes
Celebrations are taking place for West Yorkshire's Paralympic athletes
Read the full storyHannah to become Freewoman
Calderdale’s double Paralympic Gold medallist, Hannah Cockroft, is set to become a Freewoman of the Borough. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said:“This is the highest accolade that the Council can bestow and reflects the pride and admiration we all have for Hannah.”
In the meantime, Hannah is due to attend a civic homecoming on September 13 in Halifax's historic Piece Hall where people from across Calderdale will have the chance to share Hannah’s delight at winning the 100m and 200m sprint events.
Calderdale Council’s Mayor, Cllr John Hardy, says he hopes people from across the borough will take the opportunity to share in Hannah’s triumph and show their support to a remarkable athlete.
“Her triumph is one of which Calderdale can be really proud. She is an inspiration to us all, showing what can be achieved with Yorkshire grit and determination. We’re all delighted for her and it will be marvellous to see crowds of people in the Piece Hall,” said Cllr Hardy.
Stamp of approval for Hannah
Gold-medallist Hannah Cockroft's stamp is on sale across the country from today including a post office in her home town of Halifax.
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Aiming for Paralympic Gold
Wheelchair racing athlete Hannah Cockroft from Calderdale is aiming for Gold medal success at the Paralympic World Cup. She is thinking of it as a chance to hone her skills before the Olympic Games this summer.
Cockroft will take part in the T34 100m competition at the Manchester Regional Arena Track on Tuesday 22 May.
The 19 year old having took double gold at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand in 2011. She also holds four world records in the T34 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m distances, and recently bettered her own 400m world record while competing in Australia.