Olympics 2012
The London 2012 Olympics are upon us and among Team GB are more than 75 athletes from the North West.
Tweddle faces final Olympic test
Britain's greatest female gymnast, Cheshire's Beth Tweddle, is going for gold later today in her very last Olympic event.
The 27 year old competes in the final of the uneven bars.
She plans to retire after the Games.
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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
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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
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.'