内容摘要：The former barrister, with experience in youth work, also stated that had his campaign had more resources and a longer than four-week start, the end result could well have been different.

The former barrister, with experience in youth work, also stated that had his campaign had more resources and a longer than four-week start, the end result could well have been different.

Will Ellard, from Beccles in Suffolk, was crowned Paralympic champion in the S14 200m freestyle - setting a new world record - and mixed 4x100m freestyle relay, and took silver in the 100m butterfly.Ellard also won four medals at the European Championships in April and was nominated for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.

He said he was proud of his achievements this year and was looking forward to what 2025 would bring."It was really amazing to get that through the post," he said"I think I got it about two weeks ago just after the BBC Sports Personality of the year."

"I definitely am proud of myself but I just want to stay like I am, with my family and everything. It's worked so far. ""We'll see how it carries on into the new year," he added.

Ellard said 2024 had been special and he hoped to be able to celebrate it as he rang in the new year.

He said he would take his parents and sister to his investiture ceremony but leave his mum to pick his outfit.Police said the "extremely intensive investigation" could span the UK after the remains were found at what was believed to be a rescue centre in Crays Hill, Essex, on Tuesday.

Oaveed Rahman, of Hope Road, Crays Hill, was due to appear at court on Thursday, charged with three counts of fraud by false representation and two animal cruelty offences.A second man arrested in the investigation was released on bail until July, Essex Police said.

Officers have been trying to locate the dogs' last-known owners, as well asat the premises near Billericay.