Further Research

After our initial research on possible stories - i decided to persue an idea that we had for our assignment. The package would be about an aspect of The Manchester College that is, now more than ever, relevant in current news and a key talking point throughout the country.

The olympics have obviously had a large impact on the UK since 6th July 2005. This decision, made by the IOC, has had a great effect on London and the entire country throughout the past 6 years. As soon as the London 2012 BID, backed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe, was announced, there was an influx of individuals and companies trying to get involved/prepare for the waves of foriegn supporters that will enevitably flood the UK and exhaust every resource available here. This planning/preparation for the heavy flow of travellers has given a large chunk of the population a 'stake' in next year's olympics, which means that there is usually a fairly huge interest in all news related to the event. 

The article i read, regarding Emily Rawlins possible inclusion in next year's paralympics