A group of schoolchildren from an East Belfast special school took home a prestigious award at a ceremony in London. The ...

While the UK government claims its moves “will protect the most vulnerable,” in reality its plans to cut £4.5 billion in ...

Delay of 'Jewish Olympics' that brings 8,000 competitors from 55 countries to Israel prompts sadness and pragmatic optimism: ...

Noah Tinch was a University of Kentucky student and former student-athlete for Henry Clay High School in Lexington.

Already a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, British racer receives upgraded medal after winning second Olympic mountain bike gold ...

Emma Ronald won two medals at the World Winter Games in Turin. Image: Special Olympics. Emily and Emma, who are both members of the Special Olympics Grampian Club, competed in the alpine skiing field.

During the special ceremony, the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Abigail Marshall-Katung led guests in congratulating athletes from the region. An athlete herself, she told the YEP : “We are so, so proud.

Bob Thow has been a Special Olympics Grampian volunteer coach for the last 15 years and is not letting anything stop him - not even two knee replacements.

Olympics homecoming latest: Tom Daley confirms retirement - and reveals he left medal in Paris as Team GB heroes arrive home. Team GB are back in the UK after winning 65 medals.

Team GB were given a heroes' welcome as they returned to London - as winner Tom Daley revealed he accidentally left his medal in Paris. The diver, who won silver in the men's synchronised 10m ...

There is a toughness in her attitude – “something special”, as Painter acknowledges – that has helped elevate her to these vertiginous heights. The challenge, of course, will be staying there.

All 10 athletes selected too part in the the first Special Olympics GB National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy earlier this year. "It's a fantastic achievement for an athlete to represent their ...