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Ambulance handover delays remain high with one in five waiting over an hour

Ambulance handover delays remain high with one in five waiting over an hour

Some 37% of handovers last week were delayed by at least 30 minutes.

Country estate used for ‘walk and talk’ bereavement therapy

Country estate used for ‘walk and talk’ bereavement therapy

Marie Curie and the National Trust have formed a partnership to deliver the novel counselling sessions for family members who have lost loved ones.

Two arrested in connection with shooting of Elle Edwards released from custody

Two arrested in connection with shooting of Elle Edwards released from custody

A 30-year-old man has been recalled to prison on licence and a 19-year-old woman has been bailed, police said.

Trans media activist says OBE comes with fear of backlash she could receive

Trans media activist says OBE comes with fear of backlash she could receive

Helen Belcher, director of Transactual and trustee of Trans Media Watch, has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Rachel Riley says she shares MBE with those fighting against anti-Jewish racism

Rachel Riley says she shares MBE with those fighting against anti-Jewish racism

The presenter was a vocal critic of Jeremy Corbyn during his time as Labour leader.

Travel disruption as heavy rain across Scotland sparks floods

Travel disruption as heavy rain across Scotland sparks floods

Motorists are being advised to only travel if really necessary in areas subjected to an amber weather warning.

Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood

Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood

The Queen guitarist, astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate is being recognised for his services to music and charity.

MBE belongs to all in broadcasting team – Bennett

MBE belongs to all in broadcasting team – Bennett

The veteran BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster is to be honoured for services for TV and radio.

First Rolls-Royce chairwoman receives damehood

First Rolls-Royce chairwoman receives damehood

Dame Anita Frew received the honour for her services to business and the economy.

Silly Games singer Janet Kay leads New Year Honours from world of music

Silly Games singer Janet Kay leads New Year Honours from world of music

The list also features Cleo Sylvestre, George Fenton and Christine Rice.

Former UFU president says OBE is recognition for all farmers in Northern Ireland

Former UFU president says OBE is recognition for all farmers in Northern Ireland

Victor Chestnutt served two terms as president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

Boss of Guinness and Johnnie Walker maker handed knighthood

Boss of Guinness and Johnnie Walker maker handed knighthood

Ivan Menezes has become a knight in the New Years Honours for ‘services to business and to equality’.

What are the different types of honours?

What are the different types of honours?

Here are the ranks in descending order.

Grandmother admits to being bowled over by MBE honour

Grandmother admits to being bowled over by MBE honour

Sandra Bailie holds the record for the highest number of Irish indoor titles and has played at two Commonwealth Games.

Father of murdered Pc Nicola Hughes says she would be ‘proud’ of his MBE

Father of murdered Pc Nicola Hughes says she would be ‘proud’ of his MBE

Bryn Hughes said the MBE was ‘quite a surprise’ and came as a ‘poignant’ way to mark 10 years since his daughter’s murder.

This Is England star Stephen Graham made OBE for services to drama

This Is England star Stephen Graham made OBE for services to drama

He is best known for his performance as English nationalist Andrew ‘Combo’ Gascoigne in the 2006 film.

Theatre executive Julian Bird praises ‘resilience’ of sector as he is made OBE

Theatre executive Julian Bird praises ‘resilience’ of sector as he is made OBE

The 48-year-old helped spearhead a campaign for Government support during Covid-19 and worked with Sir Sam Mendes to aid freelancers.

Road sweeper who always goes the extra mile awarded BEM

Road sweeper who always goes the extra mile awarded BEM

Stephen Burns from Co Antrim said he thought someone was playing a joke on him when he first heard about the honour.

Saviours of historic Mackintosh tea room made MBEs for restoration work

Saviours of historic Mackintosh tea room made MBEs for restoration work

Celia Sinclair Thornqvist and Professor Pamela Robertson have both been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.

Journalist Anne Diamond, who campaigned to prevent cot death, made OBE

Journalist Anne Diamond, who campaigned to prevent cot death, made OBE

Her campaign in the 1990s has been credited with preventing thousands of deaths from sudden infant death syndrome.

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