Local Heroes tenth anniversary awards


Local Heroes tenth anniversary awards

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.

Lyndon Longhorne with Gordon Strachan, and Justin Musgrove of
award sponsors, the Bannatyne Group

Lyndon Longhorne with Gordon Strachan, and Justin Musgrove of award sponsors, the Bannatyne Group


Local Heroes tenth anniversary awards

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.

2:18pm Thu 25 Feb 10

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