Fans rush to buy pieces of Olympic history
Thousands of bargain-hunting Olympics fans scrambled for items at a London 2012 sale billed as the "last chance" to own part of the Games.
Memorabilia from London 2012 to go on sale
Items used during the London 2012 Games are going on sale, including props from the opening and closing ceremonies.
Archery to receive a funding boost in Nottinghamshire
Archery clubs across Nottinghamshire have seen a surge in interest since the London Olympic Games. Eight clubs will now share £25,000.
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Council increases funding for sports
Nottinghamshire County Council is increasing funding for sports clubs in a bid to keep the Olympic legacy going.
The council launched a £1 million fund last year for local sports clubs, but the figure has now increased by £700,000 to £1.7 million.
It has been increased after hundreds of applications were received from groups that had seen more people taking part following London 2012.
Gymnast Louis Smith 'chilling' with his MBE
Louis Smith has tweeted this photo of himself "chilling" with his MBE:
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Louis Smith: I think MBE is frozen to my hand
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has tweeted about being awarded with an MBE this afternoon.
Chilling with my MBE on the palace steps think its frozen to my hand lol. Thanks for all your messages xx http://t.co/twyQhe6h
From @louissmith1989 on Twitter:Olympic gymnast Louis Smith awarded MBE
The Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has received his Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Olympic boxing coach to receive MBE from the Queen
British Amateur Boxing Association performance director Rob McCracken, credited for Team GB's haul of five boxing medals at London 2012, will today receive an MBE from the Queen.
Louis Smith 'proud' to be receiving MBE today
Gymnast Louis Smith will join fellow Olympians today at Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE.
After winning a silver and bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympics, he said being chosen for the honour was the proudest moment of his life.
Read: British men's gymnast team qualify for Olympic finals for first time in 88 years
Following the Olympics, Smith won BBC dance series Strictly Come Dancing.
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Olympic star Jessica Ennis inspires students in Derbyshire
Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis will be at Chesterfield College later to open a new building.
The heptathelete will open a new reception and learning centre area where pupils can study, eat and socialise.
Luke Campbell describes how he wants young people to chase their dream as he did
Gold medalist Luke Campbell was in Leicester today to spread the Olympic legacy and inspire a generation, to encourage them to chase their dreams.
Gold medallist Luke Campbell inspires a generation
Gold medallist Luke Campbell visited Leicestershire to inspire the next generation and spread the Olympic legacy.
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