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Grandmother admits to being bowled over by MBE honour

Sandra Bailie holds the record for the highest number of Irish indoor titles and has played at two Commonwealth Games.

Father of murdered Pc Nicola Hughes says she would be ‘proud’ of his...

Bryn Hughes said the MBE was ‘quite a surprise’ and came as a ‘poignant’ way to mark 10 years since his daughter’s murder.

This Is England star Stephen Graham made OBE for services to drama

He is best known for his performance as English nationalist Andrew ‘Combo’ Gascoigne in the 2006 film.

Theatre executive Julian Bird praises ‘resilience’ of sector as he i...

The 48-year-old helped spearhead a campaign for Government support during Covid-19 and worked with Sir Sam Mendes to aid freelancers.

Saviours of historic Mackintosh tea room made MBEs for restoration w...

Celia Sinclair Thornqvist and Professor Pamela Robertson have both been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.

Road sweeper who always goes the extra mile awarded BEM

Stephen Burns from Co Antrim said he thought someone was playing a joke on him when he first heard about the honour.

Journalist Anne Diamond, who campaigned to prevent cot death, made O...

Her campaign in the 1990s has been credited with preventing thousands of deaths from sudden infant death syndrome.

Knighthoods for MPs who caused trouble for Johnson

The Treasury chief sacked by Liz Truss on her first day is also recognised in New Year Honours.

Chief Rabbi and Jewish community leader decry ‘harmful’ celebrity an...

Ephraim Mirvis, who will receive a knighthood, said people ‘shouldn’t be silent’ in the wake of discriminatory comments from high-profile figures.

Honoured health expert says UK failing to meet basic needs of food a...

Professor Michael Marmot said the UK is in ‘serious trouble’ when asked the country’s standard of living.

Mother of girl who died of air pollution says she would be ‘overjoye...

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah told the PA news agency her daughter Ella would be ‘proud’ she continued to fight for cleaner air.

Sir Grayson Perry knighted for services to the arts

When the artist became a CBE in 2014, he wore what he called his ‘Italian mother of the bride’ outfit for the ceremony.

Sir Grayson Perry says he is ‘not quite ready’ for news he has becom...

When the artist became a CBE in 2014, he wore what he called his ‘Italian mother of the bride’ outfit for the ceremony.

Footballers, academics and business people recognised in New Year Ho...

Scottish businesswoman Anita Frew receives a damehood.

Frank Skinner keeps MBE news quiet in case of ‘administrative error’

The comedian and broadcaster is being recognised for his services to entertainment.

First woman to run major UK bank receives damehood

Alison Rose, the chief executive of NatWest Group, joined the bank 30 years ago as a graduate and climbed the ranks to take on the top job in 2019.

Virginia McKenna: My damehood belongs to those fighting to end anima...

The 91-year-old actress said she and her husband Bill Travers ‘shared a belief in the power’ of everyone to change society.

Designer Dame Mary Quant gets top honour in New Year Honours list

Order of the Companions of Honour members include broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and actress Dame Judi Dench.

David Harewood made OBE after raising awareness of mental health and...

The actor has explored both issues in documentaries.