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The actress made her name in hit drama Shameless and further established herself in films such as The Virgin Queen and Suffragette.
He won the Booker Prize in 2004 for The Line Of Beauty, the first work of gay fiction to win the prestigious literary award.
Sir Andy Cooke was knighted for services to policing and public service.
Michael Harris has been involved in many royal events during his years in Edinburgh.
The actress was best known for her role as Shirley Ambrose, the wife of the barber in the British sitcom Desmond’s, which ran from 1989 to 1994.
She has been recognised in the New Year Honours for her services to drama.
They are among more than 1,000 people from across the UK who received honours in Monday’s list.
She has received three Bafta nominations during her career.
Carole Gould and Julie Devey, whose daughters were murdered by their ex-partners, have been made OBEs.
He maintained a lifelong association with the arts and heritage sectors during his broadcast career.
He has been recognised for more than 25 years of public service.
Sadiq Khan, Andy Street and Nick Gibb have all received knighthoods, while Emily Thornberry has been made a dame.
Gordon M Hay spent 17 years on the translation.
He is being honoured for services to horticulture and to charity.
David Mearns, a UK-based marine scientist and oceanographer, has been recognised in the New Year Honours.
The country music singer and BBC Radio Ulster presenter says he his proud his contribution to the entertainment industry has been recognised.
The 60-year-old presenter has been recognised for services to broadcasting and music venues.
Dame Barbara’s work has been exhibited around the world.
The 25-year-old rower from Coleraine in Northern Ireland was part of the Team GB women’s quadruples sculls crew that won at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Hugo Duncan, Hannah Scott and Marissa Callaghan have all become MBEs in the New Year Honours.
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