Tuesday 22 May 2012

Olympics News for Herts and Essex

Caroline Basten

Much Hadham's Caroline nominated to carry Olympic Torch

A RESIDENT from St Elizabeth's Centre in Much Hadham with severe epilepsy has been nominated to carry the Olympic torch during its 70-day relay across Great Britain.

Sported charity announces east of England plans

2012 Olympic Games

SPORTED, a charity which empowers community groups to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people through sport, has announced its regional plans for the east of England.

Stansted Airport in campaign to get Olympics visitors to tour Essex

Stansted Airport joins tourism initiative ahead of 2012 Olympics

STANSTED Airport is at the forefront of a new tourism campaign to encourage departing passengers to boomerang back to the region.

SLIDESHOW: World's best canoeists give Lee Valley White Water Centre the thumbs up

The London Canoe Slalom International event at Waltham Cross

COMPETITORS, coaches and officials from around the world have given the Lee Valley White Water Centre the thumbs up as the venue staged a dry run for the Olympics in just under a year's time.

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GB athlete enjoys a Diamond day in Doha

GREAT BRIT: Andrew Osagie (s)

ANDREW Osagie's dream of getting into medal contention in the 800m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games was given a huge lift after a brilliant performance in Doha.

Bishop's Stortford CC lose to Banbury in their opening league match

Cricket

BISHOP'S Stortford slipped to a 79-run home defeat at the hands of Banbury in their opening Home Counties Premier Cricket League (HCPL) division one game on Saturday (May 12).

Fears grow that Stortford FC could remain in northern division

PRAISE: Stortford boss Rod Stringer

BLUES boss Rod Stringer is praying common sense prevails and Bishop's Stortford FC are returned to the Blue Square Bet South for the 2012-13 season.

Special award for Stortford striker Gayle

Dwight Gayle sept 2011

A SPECIAL award for breaking Bishop's Stortford FC's record goals tally in a season was made to Dwight Gayle at the club's presentation night on Friday.

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