With green shag carpet lining the walls and ceiling of the Jungle Room, multi-coloured fabric running riot in the Pool Room, and a mirrored ceiling in the TV room, Graceland is star-studded grandiosity.

BBC: Music City to Dixieland: A musical roots run

The removal of a popular paddling pool as part of the multi-million pound development of a town lido will be subject to a community poll.

BBC: Pontypridd paddling pool: Community referendum to be held

The multi world-record holder has endeared himself to his home nation both in and away from the pool since he first made an impact at the 1998 World Championships.

BBC: Aussies hail the 'Thorpedo'

The Innovation Center has been gearing up with a small core team from within the General Services Administration, and will draw on a pool of experts and creative thinkers from across government using temporary staffing arrangements, multi-agency teams, and others with specialized expertise and skills to address rapid turnaround needs.

WHITEHOUSE: Hitting the Ground Running With the Digital Strategy