Although she’s only lived in Manchester for less than two weeks, four-time Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds has said she’s settling in well ahead of what could be the biggest 18 months of her career.

Dame Sarah Storey, 11-times a paralympic gold medallist in cycling and swimming, is hopeful that a thrilling debut for women’s cycling at the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire will lead to even more integration with men’s tours and road races.

Canoeist Tim Baillie, who won gold with partner Etienne Stott in the men’s slalom C2 at London 2012, and Paralympic swimming bronze medallist Natalie Waddon handed Failsworth youngster Rebecca Thomson an award to commemorate the youngster’s Get Set to Make a Change legacy programme efforts.

Anya Waugh is eight years old and was born with spina bifida, a condition that leaves a gap in the spine during development which has left her paralysed from the knees down.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, a day of celebrations is taking place across the country, including a free family festival in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, showcasing the very best in disability sports.

The 23-year old raced home at the Manchester Aquatics Centre after claiming a winning points total of 879 in the women’s MC 100m-Freestyle final.

Dreaming of representing Team GB at Rio 2016 is Kirsty Grange, Manchester’s very own wheelchair racer

MM pay tribute to the top 5 best mums ahead of Mother’s Day.

Wythenshawe Wheelers received funding from the National Lottery

Ian Warner says leading squad is a ‘great honour’

Paula Molton and Gary Lyness will host an Imperial War Museum workshop