Overall winner is a 'truly remarkable lady'
Being named Hero of Heroes was a complete shock to Tracy Melton, but not to the enthusiastic youngsters who are living their dreams as part of her drama and singing group.
10 October 2007
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Our unsung heroes honoured at ceremony
The unsung heroes of our community were celebrated at the Evening News Local Heroes 2007 competition awards evening. There was laughter and tears, but above all admiration for the people in the region who had tales to tell to encourage and inspire others.
10 October 2007
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The words Will’s mum wanted to say
Will Tweedy's mum Lorraine had written a speech to mark the first presentation of the the Will Tweedy Memorial Award, named in her brave son's memory and presented to the winners of the Brave Child category, but on the night she was too overcome with emotion to deliver it.
10 October 2007
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High-flying octogenarian has cleaned up his village
The first winner of our new category - The Environment Champion of the Year - had a good reason for being unable to attend the awards evening last Thursday- he was just about to step off a plane in New York City.
10 October 2007
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Local Heroes history
The Local Heroes Awards were set up five years ago to recognise and celebrate those individuals who make a real difference to other people's lives in and around the city.
10 October 2007
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 You're all heroes
Ordinary people who have done extraordinary things were the stars when some of the most inspirational people in Norwich gained recognition for their remarkable efforts at the annual Evening News Local Heroes Awards.
05 October 2007
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Carer makes my life worth living
An 84-year-old widow who says she could not run her charity and live at home without her carer's help has nominated her for the Evening News Local Heroes Awards.
04 October 2007
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 Our good neighbour is a local hero
Good neighbours are hard to find so when Norma Broadest moved next door to someone she already knew and liked, she could not believe her luck.
Norma Broadest, 62, has nominated Betty Culyer, 69, as best neighbour in the Evening News Local Heroes Awards, which we are running in association with Bernard Matthews.
04 October 2007
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 A community asset for 100 years
A traditional ironmongers shop which has been selling household essentials for more than 100 years is in with a chance of scooping community shop of the year in the Evening News's Local Heroes Awards.
15 August 2007
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Brave schoolgirl up for award
A brave schoolgirl who survived two years of gruelling cancer treatment is the latest nomination for the Evening News' Local Heroes Awards.
Leah Wilby, from Garrison Road, Great Yarmouth, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a common cancer in children, in November 2004.
06 August 2007
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Volunteer of the year nominee
A driver and shift worker for the city's pioneering SOS Bus project has been nominated for the Evening News Local Heroes Awards.
Darren Kilpatrick was nominated for the awards, run in association with Bernard Matthews, by the buses' operations manager Natasha Walker.
01 August 2007
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Crash survivor new local hero
A Norwich father who defiantly refused to let losing an arm and a leg in a motorbike crash hold him back is the latest nominee for the Evening News Local Heroes Awards.
25 July 2007
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 Local hero Charlotte puts aside grief
A teenage girl who put aside her grief over the death of her mother to raise thousands of pounds for charity by organising a variety show is the latest nominee for the Evening News Local Heroes Awards.
23 July 2007
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 Amy is first Local Heroes nomination
A teenage cancer survivor who has vowed to become a dancer despite having her leg amputated is the first nomination for this year's Evening News Local Heroes awards.
21 July 2007
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Search is on for your local heroes
Do you know a local hero?
Whether it is someone who has shown great courage against adversity or a person who makes a big difference in the community, the Evening News wants to hear about them.
20 July 2007
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