Olympics 2012
The London 2012 Olympics are upon us and among Team GB are more than 75 athletes from the North West.
- Chris Hall
Bronze medallist returns to Crosby for a hero's welcome
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.
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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.'