Heather Fell, Olympic silver medallist, writes about her life in the media and sports world.

IT was long and it was hard work yet it has at last come to an end; I am pleased to say we are now safely out of January.

Sadly though we must say goodbye to another national treasure in what has to be the most depressing month of the year — Sir Terry Wogan, who died last Sunday and had a voice that to me will always be synonymous with BBC Radio 2.

I have many happy memories of growing up with his radio show on in the background. There was always something so comforting about his dulcet tones and the way he spoke to each and every listener. Children In Need will certainly never be the same without his light-hearted character and that distinctive voice.

On the other side of the world Australia is enjoying the height of its summer and our tennis players have been basking in its sunshine. The opening Grand slam of the season was off to a strong start for Great Britain with Andy Murray flying through his first few rounds.

This tournament, however, was not all about the world number two as Britain started to see success in the women’s singles, the men’s doubles and the men’s wheelchair matches.

Johanna Konta, a name we are only just becoming familiar with, burst onto our screens as she became the first British woman to reach a grand slam semi final in 33 years. It was an incredible result and one that will surely continue to increase the coverage of women’s sport in the UK media.

There were titles won by Jamie Murray and doubles partner Bruno Soares as well as Gordon Reid in the wheelchair singles. The press have scrutinised Andy Murray’s defeat to Djokovic in the final but the bigger picture for British tennis is at last starting to look incredibly hopeful.