Local Heroes tenth anniversary awards (From Living Northeast)

Local Heroes tenth anniversary awards

2:15pm Thursday 25th February 2010

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THE tenth anniversary of the “Oscars of grassroots sport” saw inspirational teenager Lyndon Longhorne named The Northern Echo’s Local Hero of 2009 for overcoming his disabilities and becoming a national swimming champion.

A host of stars and an audience of 1,000 attended a gala presentation evening at Hardwick Hall Hotel, near Sedgefield, County Durham. The Bannatyne Group was headline sponsor and the event raised £5,000 for Sports Aid Northern, which gives grants to youngsters making their way in sport.

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