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Olympics - national
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Storey wins 11th Paralympic gold
Swimmer-turned-cyclist Sarah Storey today won her 11th Paralympic title with an imperious victory in the women's C4-5 road race at Brands Hatch. It was her fourth gold of the London 2012 Games. read more
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Lucas strike sailing gold for Britain
Great Britain today claimed its first ever Paralympic sailing medals, with Helena Lucas the star of the show as she collected gold in the 2.4mR class. read more
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Fans prepare for 100m showdown
All eyes will be on the Olympic Stadium on Thursday for the 100m showdown between British favourite Jonnie Peacock, from Cambridge, and the "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius. read more
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Brazilian powerlifter banned after failing drugs test
A Brazilian powerlifter who was due to perform at the Paralympics has been banned for nine months for failing a drugs test. read more
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Was this painter brave, or barmy?
ALTHOUGH our weekly articles are called ‘Within Living Memory,’ we couldn’t resist featuring this photograph which has just been loaned to us by Christine Williams who grew up on Sunnyside, Kendal. read more
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Trade and the mystery of the Winchester bushel
WHEN did Britain adopt the metrication system of weights – 1896, 1951 or 1995? read more
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Hurricane Hannah breezes into final
Hannah Cockroft lived up to her nickname of 'Hurricane Hannah' as she closed in on her second Paralympic gold with another dominant ride this morning. read more
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Inspirational Zanardi wins hand-cycling gold
Motor-racing star Alex Zanardi lifted his bike in one mighty hand in celebration of his first Brands Hatch victory as the Italian became Paralympic champion today. read more
