ATHLETE Tanni Grey-Thompson OBE delivered an inspiring message of hope to business leaders last night.

The world record-breaking paralympic athlete told a 300-strong audience at Hartlepool College of Further Education that people have to seize the day to succeed in business.

Her talk, organised by the Business Leaders' Forum, was the ninth annual enterprise lecture at the venue.

Organised by the college's business development centre, Hartlepool Borough Council, Business Link Tees Valley, and The Learning and Skills Council, the lecture was one of nine events in the town between September and May.

They are designed to provide a popular platform to give businesses the information they need to succeed.