Sports stars, storytellers and community champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Urmston-born actress Sarah Lancashire, who grew up in Oldham, has been awarded a CBE for services to Drama, while former Manchester United manager David Moyes has been given an OBE. Weeks after … Read more
More than 30 people who live, work or grew up in Greater Manchester have been named in the King’s New Year Honours list. Stars of the screen such as Sarah Lancashire and sporting heroes, including Keely Hodgkinson, have been recognised for their contributions to their respective fields. Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is also … Read more
-Credit:2024 JMEnternational Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has been awarded an OBE. The Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) is given to people who have done something special for their region or country and Moyes’ contribution to football has been recognised. Moyes is currently out of work and most recently managed … Read more
-Credit:Carmen Mandato/Getty Images David Beckham has once again missed out on a knighthood in the King’s New Year’s Honours. Beckham, who won six Premier Leagues, a Champions League, La Liga and captained England, was made an OBE back in 2003 when The Queen released her Birthday Honours that year. Since then, the 49-year-old has continued … Read more
Emergency services rushed to a main road in Bolton after a collision between a fire engine and car. Firefighters were called to Chorley New Road at around 9.10am this morning following reports of the incident. Four people involved in the smash were assessed by the North West Ambulance Service. Two fire engines from Bolton Central … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Ruben Amorim admits he is “embarrassed” Manchester United are seven points above the relegation zone at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. United slumped to their fifth league defeat in six with a 2-0 reverse at home to Newcastle that marked the first time the club have lost three … Read more
ULTIMATE recognition has been paid to teenage sports star Poppy Maskill’s high-rise achievements in 2024. The three-time Paralympic gold medallist has received the MBE in the New Year Honours list, for services to swimming. Poppy, 19, from Middlewich, is one of 15 golden gong winners from last summer’s Paris Games to be bestowed in this prestigious … Read more
John Lee Nixon said he was ‘completely taken aback’ when he first received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) letter in November this year. “It was completely out of the blue,” he said. “I had no idea whatsoever and was amazed when I opened the letter.” Whilst John spent a significant … Read more
Chris Young, of Cleator Moor, is among those to have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List. The 31-year-old has been awarded Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to positive safety culture and to male mental health. Chris has raised nearly £100,000 for charity and completed a number … Read more
The King’s New Year’s Honours list has been announced today, Monday, which will recognise community champions across the UK. The list is compiled following recommendations from the prime minister, senior government ministers and members of the public. The recipients include sporting legends, acting superstars and beloved authors, but many included on the list are not … Read more