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Coastguard officer Matt Pavitt among Kent residents recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Matt Pavitt, a divisional commander for HM Coastguard, has been awarded an MBE for his three decades of service to maritime safety. He is o…
Fashion designer David Emanuel awarded MBE for charity work following his own cancer recovery
David Emanuel, who co-designed Princess Diana's wedding dress, has been awarded an MBE for his services to Macmillan Cancer Support. After …
Thousands gather in Cardiff for the annual Pride Cymru parade
Pride Cymru has returned to the Welsh capital for a weekend of celebrations, beginning with a parade through the city centre. The event bri…
Healthcare campaigner Merope Mills awarded CBE for Martha’s Rule
Merope Mills has been made a CBE for her work in establishing Martha’s Rule, a patient safety initiative that allows families to request a …
Kevin Sinfield and Lisa Riley among those recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours
More than 1,000 people have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to fields including sport, drama…
North East residents recognised in King's Birthday Honours for community and professional service
People from across the North East have been named in the King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to charity, education, and healthc…
Former MP Christopher Mullin leads Tyne and Wear residents in King's Birthday Honours
Former Sunderland South MP Christopher Mullin has been knighted for his political and public service, heading a list of local figures recog…
North East residents recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List
Community members from across Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear have been named in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. The…
Kevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours alongside Helen Mirren and the Lionesses
Kevin Sinfield has been knighted for his fundraising for motor neurone disease charities and his contribution to rugby, joining other notab…
Gateshead Leisure Centre marks two years since community-led reopening
After the facility was closed by the council in 2023, the local organisation Gateshead Active took over the site to prevent its permanent l…
Welsh recipients recognised in the 2026 King's birthday honours list
Dozens of people from across Wales have been awarded honours for their contributions to community service, health, sport, and charity. Amon…
Merthyr Tydfil Council exceeds targets for bringing empty homes back into use
Merthyr Tydfil Council has consistently surpassed its annual goal of returning 7% of long-term empty properties to the housing market. By u…