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Local Radio,02 Aug 2021,10 mins

Footballer Lucy Bronze and growing up in Alnwick

Homegrown Heroes

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Footballers don't come much better than Lucy Bronze. She won Best FIFA women's player 2020, played in the World Cup and represented Team GB at the Olympics. But Lucy's story began in north Northumberland. And it was on the playing fields of Alnwick where she honed her tenacious character and famously ferocious tackles. We find out why her full name, Lucy Tough Bronze, suits her down to a T. Presenter and Producer: Simon Pryde Series Producer: Tallulah Berry Executive Producer: Nathan Freeman

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