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This is my main story and will feature on both the website and front page of my newspaper. This story relates to teenagers because Laura is young, but also interests older generations as it relates to the 2012 Olympics. Horse riding is also a sport enjoyed by many ages, and therefore many ages will want to read this article. The community would be proud of one of it's members achieving such an amazing thing and it therefore makes sense to feature it as front page news.

LOCAL GIRL LAURA SET FOR OLYMPICS 

Laura Jolley, 17, from Pine Road in Wickham competed at the National Equestrian championships last Saturday, taking home first prize. This is the sixth competition Jolley and her pony Teddy have competed in and won in the last two months, winning two trophies and countless rosettes.

Jolley was scouted last year at a dressage competition and will be competing in the 2012 Olympic games in London. She told the Wickham Gazette that she was ‘absolutely thrilled’ and ‘really looking forward to the ceremony’. A sixth form student at Hedingham School, Jolley also works part time as a barmaid in the Victory Inn, Wickham’s local pub. Steve Hanley, owner of the pub said of Jolley: ‘she’s a fantastic, bright young girl who will go far.’

A budding rider from a young age, Laura’s keen interest in horsemanship has clearly prevailed, as in a few months she will compete against some of Britain’s best riders in the show jumping and dressage categories. 

This is my favourite picture of Laura on her horse, Teddy

This stationary photo looks quite posed

The headshot of Laura which I may use. The boy, Matt Cardle, will be her boyfriend.

This action shot of Laura is another good photo and clearly shows what sport she is competing in