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.
Supporters of 13-year-old Shildon golfer Rebecca Horner
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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.
2:22pm Thu 25 Feb 10
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