Olympic Games
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Big scoops for presenter Alex
JMU Journalism graduate Alex Brooker interviewed PM David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson live at the Paralympics.
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Lennon tribute at closing ceremony
A moving tribute to John Lennon, featuring Liverpool choir singers, was one of the highlights of the Olympics closing ceremony.
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Row as Stalker’s Olympic bid ends
Liverpool boxer Tom Stalker had his Olympic dreams shattered in controversial fashion as he lost his quarter-final bout despite an appeal.
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Tweddle clinches Olympic bronze
Liverpool’s Beth Tweddle picked up the Olympic medal she craved by winning gymnastics bronze at London 2012.
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Olympic bronze for Crosby gymnast
Crosby’s Daniel Purvis helped Team GB to win their first gymnastics Olympic medal in a century as they took bronze at London 2012.
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London 2012 stars represent Liverpool
Merseyside is sending a host of athletes to the Olympics. We profile those who are going for gold at London 2012.
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Olympic rings record set on Merseyside
As London prepares to host the 2012 Games, the first Olympics world record has been set on Merseyside, by pupils forming the iconic rings.
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Olympic Torch lights up Liverpool
The Olympic Torch made a colourful and emotional stop in Liverpool as it made its way to Merseyside en route to the Games in London.
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Liverpool’s Olympic torch route revealed
The Olympic torch is set to pass through Liverpool on its journey to London, taking a trip on the Mersey Ferry and past the two cathedrals on its way.
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Olympics comes to Liverpool
Liverpool got behind its Olympians on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at the Echo Arena to attend the Festival of Olympic Sports.
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Stalker seeking Olympic glory
Boxing has created many a fairytale story in the past, and the life of Olympic hopeful Thomas Stalker is a fine example of it.
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In the ring with an Olympic hopeful
After one round in the ring with Olympic hopeful Natasha Jonas, Anna was left inspired, impressed, and severely out of breath.
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Tweddle aims to wrap up golden career
World Champion gymnast and JMU alumni Beth Tweddle spoke to JMU Journalism about her time at university and her aims for London 2012.
