Former County Durham Headteacher Honoured for Voluntary African Teaching Work

Author Dame Pat Barker thought honours letter was income tax bill

Dame Pat, 82, was first honoured with a CBE in 2000 for her services to literature, and on Friday received her damehood.

'I thought I was in trouble - but I was actually made a BEM'

A PASSIONATE allotment gardener who grew a pastime into a blossoming source of happiness for the community has been appointed a BEM.

People in Cornwall recognised in King's Birthday Honours List

The “visionary” former principal of Cornwall College Group and the creator of Time Team living in Falmouth are among those being honoured.

Former County Durham headteacher honoured for voluntary African teaching work

Eileen Lees from Bournmoor has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours 2025.

Cumbrian man recognised for work on King's Birthday Honours list

Robert Walker, from Penrith as received the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours list.

'Inspirational' is the oldest person in the Honors, 106, Kings Birthday Honors List

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