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.

Liz Neale, first winner of the Sir Bobby
Robson Ambassador for Sport Award

Liz Neale, first winner of the Sir Bobby Robson Ambassador for Sport Award


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.

2:23pm Thu 25 Feb 10

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