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Leona Lewis made OBE in New Year Honours list for services to charity and music

Leona Lewis made OBE in New Year Honours list for services to charity and music

The British star was honoured for services to music and charity.

Heaton-Harris: Government will not allow public services to deteriorate further

Heaton-Harris: Government will not allow public services to deteriorate further

The NI Secretary has again called on the Stormont parties to return to the powersharing Assembly.

Boss of charity that donates shoes tells of ‘surge’ in demand as she is made OBE

Boss of charity that donates shoes tells of ‘surge’ in demand as she is made OBE

Camilla Jane Bowry, founder of Sal’s Shoes, has been made an OBE for services to young people, education and the environment.

Sir Alexander McCall Smith tells of plans for ‘many more books’ after knighthood

Sir Alexander McCall Smith tells of plans for ‘many more books’ after knighthood

The author wrote The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and other popular fiction series.

Andrew Malkinson describes wrongful conviction as ’emotional rollercoaster’

Andrew Malkinson describes wrongful conviction as ’emotional rollercoaster’

Mr Malkinson was released from prison in December 2020 after spending 17 years behind bars.

Man held after police officers injured in road collision

Man held after police officers injured in road collision

The officers, a male and a female, were struck by a car in Leeds city centre on Wednesday night.

Mother and friend of woman killed by husband honoured for work on domestic abuse

Mother and friend of woman killed by husband honoured for work on domestic abuse

Joanna Simpson was attacked one week before the finalisation of her divorce.

Rail disruption to continue into New Year’s Eve due to staff shortages

Rail disruption to continue into New Year’s Eve due to staff shortages

LNER, whose services are controlled by the Department for Transport, cancelled at least six long-distance trains on Friday.

Man killed by car ‘would help rather than turn away’, family says

Man killed by car ‘would help rather than turn away’, family says

Chris Marriott, 46, died after he went to the aid of a woman he spotted lying unconscious in the street in Sheffield.

Sunak condemns Putin after ‘biggest aerial barrage’ against Ukraine

Sunak condemns Putin after ‘biggest aerial barrage’ against Ukraine

Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 13 civilians.

Family’s tribute to ‘amazing father’ stabbed to death on Christmas Day

Family’s tribute to ‘amazing father’ stabbed to death on Christmas Day

Reece Connor, 29, would ‘do anything for the people he loved’, his family said.

Public warned not to approach man wanted over deadly Boxing Day stabbing

Public warned not to approach man wanted over deadly Boxing Day stabbing

Jurejs Vankovs, 38, is being hunted after Michael Murphy, 49, was attacked and killed in east London.

It is ‘unbelievable’ to receive British Empire Medal, says fundraising teenager

It is ‘unbelievable’ to receive British Empire Medal, says fundraising teenager

Louis Johnson has been awarded the gong for services to the community in Wolverhampton.

Trump impeachment witness Fiona Hill recognised in New Year Honours

Trump impeachment witness Fiona Hill recognised in New Year Honours

From County Durham, Fiona Hill was a senior director for European and Russian affairs on the US National Security Council.

Brexit-backing Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted

Brexit-backing Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin knighted

The businessman said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise.

Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

Teenager charged with arson after blaze at London Oratory School

The 16-year-old boy will appear in custody at Highbury Youth Court on Friday.

University principal ‘deeply honoured’ to become Knight Grand Cross

University principal ‘deeply honoured’ to become Knight Grand Cross

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, of the University of Strathclyde, is recognised for services to engineering, education and energy.

Government deletes report calling asylum barge ‘discriminatory’

Government deletes report calling asylum barge ‘discriminatory’

A similar report on the former RAF Wethersfield base was also deleted.

New petrol cars could cost owners £700 a year more to run than EVs – analysis

New petrol cars could cost owners £700 a year more to run than EVs – analysis

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said switching to an EV will ‘see a quick return on the investment made’.

Man arrested after images show vehicle going 180mph on M4

Man arrested after images show vehicle going 180mph on M4

The man in his 30s, from Eastleaze, Swindon, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, Wiltshire Police said.

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