Breaking news from a few hours ago… Local would-be gold-medal skipper Bethany Folkestone surprised all the World last night by leading out team GB in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics Games. A clearly delighted 8-year old Bethany was allowed to stay up past her bedtime and got to carry a small Olympic twig, whilst her new BFF and Rio room-mate Andy Murray got to show off by waving a far too big English flag. Congratulations to Bethany. And to Andy… Christine Batley, Deputy Chief Staying Up Late Watching The Olympics Correspondent. Beckworth And Slocombe Herald Incorporating Nightly Gazette
(Above) Bethany, on the right, carrying her souvenir Olympic twig with pride