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.
London 2012 Games memorabilia goes on sale
Hundreds of items used during the London 2012 Games are going on sale today, including props from the opening and closing ceremonies.
Paralympic swimmer sees his medals for first time
Blind Paralympian Tim Reddish can finally see his medals after being fitted with a 'bionic eye'.
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New Orders of British Empire update Twitter profiles
Some of the people honoured as Orders of British Empire, including gymnast Louis Smith and choreographer Arlene Phillips, have updated their Twitter profiles with their new titles.
Louis Smith: Getting MBE is a 'massive pat on the back'
Gymnast Louis Smith has said that getting an MBE is a "massive pat on the back".
He told ITV News' Correspondent Nina Nannar that he plans to spend more time getting kids involved in gymnastics, but would not reveal whether he plans to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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Arlene Phillips to reinvent herself as a comedian
Choreographer Arlene Phillips has received a CBE for her services to dance and her charity work for the Alzheimer's Society.
Speaking after the ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the former Strictly Come Dancing judge revealed she wants to reinvent herself as a comedian as she approaches a landmark birthday.
"I want to be funny this year. I'm about to turn 70 so now I can let myself go," she said.
"I'd like to be in a comedy or do something totally over the top, maybe a sketch show."
Gymnast Louis Smith 'chilling' with his MBE
Louis Smith has tweeted this photo of himself "chilling" with his MBE:
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:Rower Sophie Hosking collects her gong
Sophie Hosking, from Wimbledon, was also awarded an MBE for services to rowing.
The athlete, who won gold in the Lightweight Women's Double Scull at London 2012, learned to row at school in Kingston and now trains at the London Rowing Club in Putney.
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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.
Louis forgets Buckingham Palace invite
Olympic silver-medallist Louis Smith has revealed on Twitter that he turned up at Buckingham Palace without his invitation.
The gymnast, who trains in Basildon in Essex, blamed his manager for forgetting it.
Smith will be presented with an MBE today.
Hahaha not the greatest start. @gabstone9 forgot our invites to Buckingham palace. Not quite as easy getting in as a school disco #oops
From @louissmith1989 on Twitter:Today is the day I become Louis Smith M.B.E ooooooo exciting times
From @louissmith1989 on Twitter: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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