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Harry backs Warrior Games ideal Sat, May 11, 2013Prince Harry evoked memories of London 2012 when he helped light the cauldron that started America's Warrior Games for injured servicemen and women. More »
- Prince Harry Joins Action At US Warrior Games Sat, May 11, 2013
Prince Harry has taken part in the torch relay at the fourth annual Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. More »
- Harry's hopes for UK Warrior Games Sat, May 11, 2013
Prince Harry has said he hoped to bring America's Warrior Games for injured servicemen and women to the UK. More »
- Prince Harry Honours US War Dead At Arlington Fri, May 10, 2013
Captain Harry Wales has paid tribute to fallen US servicemen and women calling them his "comrades-in-arms". More »
- London 2012 still going for gold Mon, Apr 29, 2013
The coverage of London 2012 has picked up three gongs at the Bafta TV Craft Awards. More »
- Special TV award for Balding Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Broadcaster Clare Balding is to be honoured at the TV Baftas next month in recognition of her on-screen achievements. More »
- London Olympics: Many Tickets 'Too Expensive' Wed, Apr 24, 2013
The high cost of tickets for Olympic medal sessions in athletics, track cycling and swimming has been criticised by the London Assembly. More »
- Olympic Stadium sells out fast for Bolt's London return Fri, Apr 19, 2013
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of tickets for Usain Bolt's return to the scene of his London Olympic victories sold out within 75 minutes of More »
- H&M to dress Sweden's Olympians in sportswear push Wed, Apr 17, 2013
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Fashion firm H&M will clothe Sweden's Olympic teams at the winter and summer games, bringing a global audience for a growing line of More »
- Boston Marathon bombing: Britons feared among injured Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Britons are feared among the injured after two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon killing two and injuring dozens of people. More »
- Gold medal hero launches academy Sat, Apr 6, 2013
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir has launched an academy to help the elite athletes of the future. More »
- Pistorius' Brother In Court Over Road Death Wed, Mar 27, 2013
The brother of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has gone on trial accused of killing a woman in a road accident in 2008. More »
- Cross-dresser role earns Bean award Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Tough screen star Sean Bean's portrayal of a cross-dressing teacher has landed him a best actor title at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards - one of two More »
- Parade's End stars honoured Thu, Mar 14, 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch has picked up another award for his starring role in Sherlock and said he was looking forward to getting his teeth back into the part of the More »
- BHP Billiton faces corruption probe over Beijing Olympics Wed, Mar 13, 2013
By Sonali Paul and Lucy Hornby MELBOURNE/BEIJING (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating top global miner BHP Billiton Ltd for possible corrupt practices, More »
- Pistorius Murder Case Detective Leaves Police Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The detective originally leading the Oscar Pistorius murder investigation has resigned from the police force, it has been announced. More »
- Prime-time Marie Curie TV advert 'will engage people on subject of dying' Thu, Feb 28, 2013
A heart-rending television advert that aims to challenge our attitudes to death is to be aired for the next three weeks in prime-time slots on ITV. More »
- John Penrose MP: You might think I’d say this – Tourism is the key to jobs Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Weston-super-Mare MP and former Tourism Minister John Penrose speaks up for the British tourism sector in light of the Olympic successes of 2012. More »
- ITV to pay special dividend as earnings rise Wed, Feb 27, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - ITV , Britain's largest free-to-air broadcaster, said a push to grow non-advertising revenue meant it was able to pay a 156 million pound ($236 More »
- South Africa's Pistorius goes free on $113,000 bail Fri, Feb 22, 2013
PRETORIA (Reuters) - A South African court granted bail on Friday to Oscar Pistorius, charged with the murder of his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, after his More »
- Slain Pistorius girlfriend spoke out against gender violence Thu, Feb 21, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The day before her Paralympics star boyfriend Oscar Pistorius shot her dead, Reeva Steenkamp publicly proclaimed her support for a campaign More »
- Nike halts Pistorius deal to protect brand Thu, Feb 21, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Nike froze its contract with "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his girlfriend, the latest in a More »
- Witness heard "non-stop shouting" before Pistorius shooting Wed, Feb 20, 2013
PRETORIA (Reuters) - A witness heard "non-stop shouting" in the home of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius shortly before his girlfriend was shot dead, More »
- Jay-Z, Timberlake perform at first London Olympic park concert Tue, Feb 19, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Rapper Jay-Z will return to the London Olympics site this summer where he performed at the 2012 Paralympics as the sporting complex takes on a More »
- Paralympics-Movement will grow despite Pistorius shock Tue, Feb 19, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - The Paralympic movement will continue to thrive and grow despite Oscar Pistorius being charged with murdering his girlfriend, International More »
- "Blade Runner" Pistorius back in court for murder bail hearing Mon, Feb 18, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, is due in court More »
- Pistorius Told Friend: 'I've Killed My Baba' Sun, Feb 17, 2013
The best friend of Oscar Pistorius has told how the athlete rang him the night his girlfriend was shot and said: "I've killed my Baba. God take me away." More »
- Pistorius: Girlfriend's TV Show Goes Ahead Sun, Feb 17, 2013
A reality show featuring the dead girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius has aired, as his family says the paralympian is numb with grief over her death. More »
- Oscar Pistorius To Appear In Court Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius is to appear in court charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in South More »
- Oscar Pistorius Charged Over Girlfriend Murder Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in South Africa. More »
- School PE Lessons Are Failing, Finds Ofsted Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Children are not playing competitive sport to a high level and physical education lessons in school are failing to improve fitness, a new report has claimed. More »
- Diamond meet to mark Games anniversary Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The Olympic Stadium will stage three days of athletics in July, including one devoted solely to Paralympic competition, British Athletics has announced. More »
- One Million Dollar Bionic Man Makes Its Debut Tue, Feb 5, 2013
A million-dollar bionic man - complete with artificial organs, synthetic blood and robot limbs - is set to go on display at the Science Museum in central London. More »
- Cameron: Britain 'On Right Track' For 2013 Sun, Dec 30, 2012
David Cameron has used his New Year's message to declare that Britain is "heading in the right direction" on all the big issues and can look forward to 2013 with More »
- Bradley Wiggins Knighted In New Year Honours Sat, Dec 29, 2012
Britain's gold rush during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games has led to 78 athletes and coaches being named in the New Year Honours List. More »
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