This one is for you, Grandad

3:00am Friday 27th February 2009

JONTY Clarke was named Echo Sports Personality of the Year. And the Great Britain hockey star immediately dedicated the award to his unwell grandfather, Brian.

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Roger’s bowled over by honour

8:00am Friday 27th February 2009

GREAT Wakering Rovers’ secretary Roger Sampson admitted that he was already dreaming of his trip of a lifetime to the Caribbean.

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Successful year sees Josh crowned junior sports star

7:30am Friday 27th February 2009

SPORTING all-rounder Josh Rees was thrilled to be named Junior Sports Personality of the Year.

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Josh’s a sing star

6:40am Friday 27th February 2009

JOSH Dubovie showed that local talent extends beyond just sport, with a stunning display during the interval.

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Stu’s on cue to help out at big night

6:30am Friday 27th February 2009

WHEN the sports awards were hit by a couple of late withdrawals of personalities to present the prizes, top snooker star Stuart Bingham was on cue to step into the breach.

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Probyn: Williams is an ‘absolute inspiration’

6:00am Friday 27th February 2009

ENGLAND rugby union legend Jeff Probyn described Arron Williams as an absolute inspiration after presenting him with the Special Achievement award.

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Arron’s day of double delight

5:00am Friday 27th February 2009

WINNING the special achievement section at the Echo Sports Awards made it a superb day of double celebration for Arron Williams.

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Award caps great year for Southend High girls

4:10am Friday 27th February 2009

SOUTHEND High School for Girls head of PE Sue Simpson was delighted to see her intermediate girls’ athletes run off with the Club Kingswood-sponsored team of the year first prize.

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Barrett - Success should be rewarded

4:00am Friday 27th February 2009

LOCAL lad Adam Barrett remained proud of his roots after seeing the strength of the winners at this year’s Echo sports awards.

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Awards are Taylor made for Peter

3:10am Friday 27th February 2009

PETER Taylor handed over the team of the year award to the Southend High School for Girls Intermediate Athletics Squad. And he soon hopes to be picking up more prizes of his own.

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