Today's Paralympic news:
GB's Mark Colbourne won silver in the C1 Individual Time Trial at Brands Hatch to go with thegold and silver he won on the track.
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Sarah Storey got her third gold in the C5 Time Trial. An incredible achievement.
Great Britain is holding onto second place in the medals table, behind China. To date - that means that Paralympics GB has won: 24 gold medals, 31 silver and 26 bronze.
David Weir looks set to win a gold medal in the 800 meters after blitzing the heat today. In the T37 200 meters team-mates Bethany Woodward and Jenny McLoughlin recorded the second and third-fastest times to reach tomorrow's final. Sophie Kamlish, the 16-year-old single-leg amputee who runs with one blade, reached the T44 200m final behind a world record time of 26.97 from Dutch athlete Marlou van Rhijn. GB's Stef Reid, who won Paralympic bronze in the event for Canada four years ago, is also through after securing one of the two fastest-loser positions.
Britain's sailors are guaranteed at least a silver and a bronze medal as they head in to the final day of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta tomorrow.Helena Lucas - the only woman in the class - is guaranteed at least a silver medal in the 2.4mR one-person keelboat class. But she currently sits in gold medal position with a nine-point advantage over German Heiko Kroger with one race to come tomorrow. Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell are also guaranteed at least a bronze medal in the SKUD two-person class.
So far today there has been 83,867 tweets about the games.
What's happening when you finish work?
From 4pm there are finals in archery, followed by events in power lifting. Starting at 5.30pmthere are finals at the aquatics centre and from 6.30pm finals in wheelchair fencing as well as road cycling. The athletics finals start from 7pm. GB's world recorder holder Johnny Peacock goes in the first T44 100 meters heat against the American, Jerome Singleton and Oliveria from THAT final on Sunday. Only two runners can go through to the final tomorrow. Oscar Pistorius will also be taking part - so there may be controversy ahead! Other highlights could include Rob Welbourne in the S10 400 meters final at the aquatics centre at 5.48pm.
London: public transport
· Public transport serving Games venues will be particularly busy, especially on the Jubilee line from Waterloo to Stratford, Central line from Holborn to Stratford and DLR in the periods 7.30-9.30am and 4.00-7.00pm. If possible, consider using alternative lines at busy times or retiming your journey to avoid the crowds.
· London Bridge and Waterloo stations are expected to be very busy today with spectators travelling in the morning peak. If possible, try to avoid these stations between 7.30-9.30am.
· Trains passing through Canada Water, Bermondsey and Bethnal Green are expected to be particularly busy between 7.30-9.30am. If possible, try to avoid these stations at busy times.
· Large numbers of spectators are expected to interchange at London Bridge and Bank to get to Games venues. If possible, try to avoid interchanging at these stations between7.30-9.30am and 4.00-7.00pm.
· Trains passing through Chancery Lane and St Paul’s are expected to be particularly busy with spectators in the evening peak. If possible, try to avoid these stations between 4.00-7.00pm.
· North Greenwich Stratford and Canning Town stations are expected to be busier than usual after 9.00pm with spectators returning home from events. If possible, consider re-timing your journey to avoid the crowds.
· London Bridge and Bank stations are expected to be very busy with large numbers of passengers throughout the Paralympic Games – particularly this week as the school term begins. Try to avoid using these stations at peak times between 7.30-9.30am and 4.00-7.00pm. Consider retiming your journey or using an alternative station.
· Javelin services to and from the Olympic Park will be busy during the Paralympic Games. If you are heading to or from the Olympic Park, consider using C2C, District and Hammersmith & City lines to or from West Ham and access the Park via the Greenway or Greater Anglia services between Stratford and Liverpool Street. This will help you avoid the crowds. Anyone with reduced mobility should use Stratford station, where assistance is available.
London: driving and roads
· The A406 North Circular in Hendon is currently (Weds 5 September 15:00) closed and traffic is queuing in both directions between the A1 Great North Way (Barnet by-pass) Henly’s corner junction and Staples corner flyover.
· Avoid driving around the PRN routes and Games venues, particularly around the Olympic Park in Stratford and on the A102 approach roads north and south of the Blackwall Tunnel
· During the Olympics there was congestion on the A2, A12 and A13, Upper Thames Street and Lower Thames Street, particularly in the morning peak. We expect the same during the Paralympics. If driving is your only option, travel at a different time if possible or allow more time for your journey.
· Roads east of St. Paul's, including those in and approaching the City of London, and roads around Games venues will be very busy so plan your journey and allow more time.
· Don’t get caught out by the Paralympic Marathons on Sunday 9 September in central London. Roads will be closed along and around the route.
Areas outside of London
· Road closures for the Paralympic Cycling Road Races at Brands Hatch will remain in place until midnight on Saturday 8 September. For details on the location of road closures, visithttp://kent.gov.uk/roads_and_transport/highway_maintenance/closures_during_the_olympics/paralympic_road_cycling_road.aspx
Please check www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/london before you begin any journey home after work. When serious travel delays are reported alerts will be uploaded to the website and intranet, but these are not continually updated. You can also checkwww.GetaheadoftheGames.com before you travel.
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