Olympics 2012
The London 2012 Olympics are upon us and among Team GB are more than 75 athletes from the North West.
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Barlow praised for performing after family tragedy
Beth Tweddle to switch on Blackpool Illuminations
Team GB's Beth Tweddle will switch on this year's Blackpool Illuminations. The Bunbury gymnast won bronze on the uneven bars at the Olympics
Read the full storyOlympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle speaks to Granada Reports
Bunbury's Beth Tweddle has been in the Granada Reports studio, speaking about her Olympic success.
Beth won bronze on the uneven bars at the North Greenwich Arena.
The 27-year-old is Britain's most successful gymnast, with three world, six European, seven British and now an Olympic medal to her name.
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Tweddle speaks about her Olympic success in the Granada Reports studio
Bunbury's Beth Tweddle has been in the Granada Reports studio, speaking about her Olympic success.
Beth won bronze on the uneven bars at the North Greenwich Arena.
The 27-year-old is Britain's most successful gymnast, with three world, six European, seven British and now an Olympic medal to her name.
Extended interview with Olympic bronze medallist Dan Purvis
Gymnast Daniel Purvis was the first North West athlete to make it on to the podium in the London 2012 Olympics.
He helped Great Britain win a bronze, their first Olympic medal in the men's team gymnastics event in a century.
And his friends and family have put on a big party for his return to Crosby.
Bronze medallist returns to Crosby for a hero's welcome
by Chris HallGymnast Daniel Purvis was the first North West athlete to make it on to the podium in the London 2012 Olympics.
He helped Great Britain win a bronze, their first Olympic medal in the men's team gymnastics event in a century.
And his friends and family have put on a big party for his return to Crosby.
Barlow praised for performing after family tragedy
Gary Barlow has been praised by fellow celebrities for honouring his commitment to perform at the Olympics Closing Ceremony.
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After the Games: an Olympic reflection by Chris Hall
by Chris Hall
They say what you don't know can't hurt you. Maybe that's why so many were sceptical when London was awarded the 'Greatest show on Earth.'
Read the full storyManchester's Kate Walsh brings home the bronze
Manchester's Kate Walsh will be on the podium later tonight after success in women's hockey earlier today.
The Great Britain captain led the team to beat New Zealand in today's bronze medal match.
Crewe's Shanaze Reade finishes sixth in women's BMX final
BMX star Shanaze Reade from Crewe has finished sixth in women's BMX final.
Rochdale's Stuart Bithell wins Olympic silver in sailing
Another Olympic medal is on its way back to the North West courtesy of Rochdale's Stuart Bithell.
In his first Olympic Games, Stuart and teammate Luke Patience have won silver in sailing's 470 class.
They'd hoped to snatch gold on the water at Weymouth but world champions Australia were too strong in the medal race.