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  • Army officer hoping for Olympic glory

    Army Officer and Team GB rower Captain Heather Stanning is hotly tipped as a medal hope at the London 2012 Games. She talked to Lorraine McBride ahead of her Olympics debut, on Saturday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympian greets injured Royal Marines at end of Thames row

    Injured Royal Marines were met by Olympic rower James Cracknell yesterday as they completed their gruelling 150-mile (241km) row up the Thames in aid of charity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic gold for Army's Heather Stanning

    Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has won Great Britain's first Olympic gold medal. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Athlete swaps Olympic glory for the Royal Marines

    After winning a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics, Lieutenant Tom Lucy has finally achieved his childhood dream of becoming a Royal Marine.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Engineer sets sights on Paralympics

    Recovering in Headley Court from an improvised explosive device blast in Helmand in which he lost both legs, the London Paralympics must have…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy's Pete Reed going for Olympic gold

    Team GB rower Lieutenant Pete Reed is hoping to build on his Olympic gold from Beijing with a memorable win at home. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sir Steve Redgrave on Britain hosting ‘the greatest show on earth’

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, former British rower and five times Olympic gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave talks about the UK’s passion for sport and his personal involvement in the 2012 Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flagship Bulwark cheers on Navy Olympian Reed

    Sailors and Royal Marines embarked on HMS Bulwark, conducting Olympics security duties at sea off the Dorset coast, are wishing Lieutenant Pete Reed every success as he and his teammates prepare to defend their title and row for gold in...

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF bomb disposal officer's Olympics safety role

    An RAF bomb disposal officer has completed a six-month sabbatical working as the safety lead at Eton Dorney for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for Olympian effort against aquatic non-native species

    Non-native invasive species cost the British economy at least £1.7 billion each year and millions of pounds is spent on aquatic invaders alone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army's Olympic gold medallist returns to work

    Gold-medal-winning Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has completed her first week back in her military day job.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army Olympian on sport and service

    After winning Olympic gold in London 2012, Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has hung up her oars and returned to her beloved Army. Interview by Lorraine McBride.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government encourages women to pursue positions on sports’ boards

    Government hosts its second high-powered networking event aimed at inspiring businesswomen to join sports’ boards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic gold medallist returns from Afghanistan

    Captain Heather Stanning has recently completed a 6-month tour as part of the British military force in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Neil Chugani appointed to UK Sport

    Helen Grant, Minister for Sport, Tourism & Equalities has appointed Neil Chugani as board member of UK Sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Soldier injured in Afghanistan to row in Thames Jubilee Pageant

    A soldier who was almost paralysed by a gunman whilst serving in Afghanistan is to row in the historic Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames this weekend.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army Olympic gold medallist awarded MBE

    Captain Heather Stanning has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year Honours for her achievements at the 2012 Olympics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elite athlete funding secured

    The Prime Minister announced UK Sport will receive around £125 million a year over the next 4 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister visits Northern Ireland

    David Cameron: "Northern Ireland is a central part of the UK's Olympic efforts".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces take part in 'Our Greatest Team' Parade

    The Armed Forces have been honoured to take part in the 'Our Greatest Team' Parade in London on Monday 10 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government