Search results for ‘2012 Paralympic’
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‘A long way to go’ – Paralympian on attitudes to disability
As a survey suggest major improvements in attitudes towards disability as a result of the 2012 Paralympics, gold medalist Sophie Christiansen tells Channel 4 News it is time to stop focusing on sport.
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One a day, marathons that is, with Richard Whitehead
Double-leg amputee Richard Whitehead, a gold medal winner at the London 2012 Paralympics, has today completed his penultimate marathon after five weeks of “one a day”.
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A legacy to stand on? Coming soon
Has anything changed in the daily lives of disabled people in the wake of the London 2012 Paralympic Games? Channel 4 News is investigating, with a series of reports next week.
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Paralympians to be celebrated in stamp set
Every British athlete who wins gold at the London 2012 Paralympics will appear on a stamp later this year, Royal Mail announces.
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George Osborne: how the Chancellor is positioning for PM
As George Osborne stands in for David Cameron at PMQs we chart how the Chancellor has positioned himself as the future leader of the Conservative party
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Oscar Pistorius sentenced – latest updates
Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to five years in prison for the culpable homicide (manslaughter) of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Oscar Pistorius: just ‘a man without legs’?
Until he came to court, Oscar Pistorius had always rejected the term “disabled sportsman”. But his entire defence, says Kate Ansell, was based on how being disabled had affected him from an early age.
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Pistorius, the adored superstar, goes on trial for murder
Oscar Pistorius had transcended disability to become a sporting superstar. Now he stands trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Debora Patta sets the scene for South Africa’s trial of the century.
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#WT4 with Jon Snow & Alex Brooker – you ask the questions
Welcome to #WT4 – our new interactive show where you take over Jon Snow’s questions. Our first guest was Alex Brooker from the Last Leg and The Jump. Watch again here.
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#WT4? Watch our new interactive show with Alex Brooker
On Monday 17 February, Channel 4 News launches a new online show where you ask the questions. Our first guest is Alex Brooker from The Jump and The Last Leg, ahead of the Sochi Winter Paralympics.
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Councils urged to improve disabled access to beaches
Local councils are being encouraged to improve access to beaches and other tourist locations across the UK in a bid to increase the enjoyment of disabled visitors and boost business.
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Sport and politics: 10 reasons to keep them apart
It’s been a busy week for Britain’s politicians – watching the tennis and cricket in the sunshine. But mixing politics with sport isn’t always a winner. Channel 4 News takes to the pitch.
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London Marathon raises £70,000 for Boston bombing victims
Runners at the London Marathon are expected to raise £70,000 for Boston bombing victims and their families at a “defiant” 2013 race.
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Channel 4 News wins six RTS television journalism awards
Channel 4 News sweeps the board with a record six awards from the Royal Television Society – including daily news programme of the year.
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Pistorius cancels future race appearances
Oscar Pistorius is pulling out of all future races to focus on fighting his murder charge, his management company confirm.