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ParalympicsGB team return to heroes' welcome

Members of the ParalympicsGB team have been greeted by flag-waving fans at Heathrow Airport after their hugely successful Rio Games.

The team, which won 64 gold medals, sported their medals as they touched down in London to the heroes' welcome.

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Pet terrier gives triple-gold Paralympian the run around

Bethany Firth was eventually showered in licks by her pet dog Russell after he initially dodged her.

Triple gold-winning ParalympianGB swimmer Bethany Firth earned the warmest of homecoming welcomes from her Yorkshire terrier - but only after he had given her the run around at Belfast City Airport.

Pet dog Russell darted out of the clapping crowds and straight past his celebrated owner, who became Britain's most decorated medallist of Rio 2016 with three golds and a silver.

The 20-year-old's disappointment did not last long before he was passed to her from the crowd for a licking frenzy.

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