Crosby grandfather receives British Empire Medal for decades of voluntary rugby coaching
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Crosby grandfather receives British Empire Medal for decades of voluntary rugby coaching

24 Jun 2026 · Originally published 24 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Grandad feared speeding ticket but it was a letter from the King
Steven Thompson initially feared an official-looking letter was a speeding fine, only to discover he had been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours. The honour recognises over 30 years of voluntary work at Fairwood Waterloo Rugby Club, where he has coached generations of players.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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