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August 02, 2012

JSmith
Julia Smith

Sand, sea and sailing

Weymouth and Portland are hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events this summer – and lots more besides. Julia Smith, from our Dorset team, gives us the lowdown on a glorious summer by the sea.

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July 29, 2012

LHartley
Lucy Hartley

Not your typical Friday night…

In Part 2 of Opening Ceremony performer Lucy Hartley's blogathon, we hear how it felt to be a part of the greatest show on earth.

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July 28, 2012

SFuller
Sasha Fuller

Not just the London Games...

London 2012 is a Games for the whole country - and one of the most spectacular non-London venues is Weymouth and Portland in Dorset, where a summer-long celebration of sport and culture is underway. Our 'woman on the ground' is Sasha Fuller, who sends us her first post from the South Coast...

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BCookson
Brian Cookson

Bradley Wiggins, the Olympics and a summer of cycling success

British Cycling President Brian Cookson OBE considers the positive effect Bradley Wiggins’ Tour de France victory will have on the world of sport and looks ahead to British cycling glory in the 2012 Games.

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July 27, 2012

LHartley
Lucy Hartley

Performing in the Opening Ceremony

Lucy Hartley is performing in tonight's Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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