Olympic speedboat driven by Beckham to be auctioned
The speedboat that David Beckham drove to deliver the Olympic Torch to the stadium is expected to raise around £250,000 at auction.
Paralympic Games 'return home' to UK with a Big Bang
The Queen opened the London 2012 Paralympic Games in a spectacular ceremony.
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony underway
The London Paralympics 2012 Opening Ceremony is underway at the Olympic Park.
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Sea of umbrellas dazzle at Opening Ceremony
Royals watch on during Opening Ceremony
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Athletes enter Olympic stadium at Opening Ceremony
Ceremony perfomers light up Olympic Stadium
Colourful Paralympic Opening Ceremony wows the crowds
British athletes 'can't wait' to enter stadium party
I can't wait to get into the stadium! I am one #ProudParalympian and we are so close to joining the #GreatestShowOnEarth !!!
Getting closer now can see the stadium #openingceremonyparalympics2012
Cant wait to get in the stadium! So proud #proudparalympian #paralympicsgb
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Athletes parade countries' flags at Opening Ceremony
Unsporty Sir Ian thrilled to play ceremony role
Sir Ian McKellen helped to bring tonight's show to the 21st century and the world of modern-day science.
"I'm the least sporty person I know but thrilled to have a small part to play in the Paralympic opening ceremony in praise of endeavour and enlightenment," he said.
"British athletes shone at the Olympics. I am hoping the same is true of the Paralympics."
Crowds gather to watch Ceremony in Trafalgar Square
Hawking urges celebration of excellence and respect
Professor Stephen Hawking, who enjoyed a starring role in tonight's Opening Ceremony, said the Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world.
"We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being but we share the same human spirit," he said.
"What is important is that we have the ability to create. This creativity can take many forms, from physical achievement to theoretical physics. However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.
"The Games provide an opportunity for athletes to excel, to stretch themselves and become outstanding in their field. So let us together celebrate excellence, friendship and respect. Good luck to you all."
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