Nottingham skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean say the city will always feel like home as they announce retirement after 50 years of skating together.

Torvill and Dean say Nottingham is 'like a warm hug' as they announce retirement

The pair from Nottingham made British sporting history after winning a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. 

Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announce retirement 

Doreen Barber, from Stansted, started skating aged 12 and said she was "touched" by her special message from Torvill and Dean.

Former skater, 97, back on the ice after Torvill & Dean inspiration

Nottingham's very own ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have embarked on a journey to explore their family histories.

Torvill and Dean explore family history on ITV programme 

Nottingham ice skating champions Torvill and Dean have arrived in Sarajevo where they won gold at the Winter Olympics 30 years ago. 

Torvill and Dean take a journey back in time

They may be used to high profile performances, but tonight Torvill and Dean could have found a rival for that special moment.

Torvill And Dean

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Torvill and Dean say Nottingham is 'like a warm hug' as they announce retirement

Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announce retirement

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Torvill and Dean explore family history on ITV programme

Torvill and Dean take a journey back in time

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