Reddish given Nottingham honour

Reddish has led the GB swimmers to a succession of medals

British Disability Swimming chief Tim Reddish has become an Honorary Freeman of Nottingham, emulating former Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough.

"To be recognised by my peers, the people I've grown up around and those I've worked with in the city makes it a special honour for me," said Reddish.

"It might be hard to understand, to be honoured by my own city is a higher accolade for me than my MBE."

Reddish is only the 34th person in more than 100 years to be given the honour.

He is the first since fashion designer Sir Paul Smith in 1997.

Reddish led the successful Great Britain swimming team at the Athens Paralympics, where they came away with 52 medals, including 16 golds.

"The honour really belongs to my family who've sacrificed a lot for me over the years and to all my friends who've had an impact on my life," he said.

"Apparently I now have the right to herd sheep and geese over Trent Bridge, so I might have to go and do that," he said.