MBE

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Pontefract Civic Society has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024 – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and equivalent to an MBE.

Pontefract Civic Society receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Duane Fletcher pictured in 2014

Wakefield army nurse who served in Afghanistan

Wakefield resident and sporting hero, Chris Kamara MBE, is set to attend the fun day in Featherstone on Sunday 15 September to get involved and show his support. Come along to cheer him on and say hello.

Chris 'Kammy' Kamara to join Wakefield's first Inclusive Sports Festival

A headteacher from Wakefield has received a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities as part of the King’s Birthday Honours List. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Headteacher receives MBE for services to children and young people

The council is presenting the ex-professional football player and punditry national treasure with the honour on Wednesday, May 15 and is offering the lucky winners the chance to be there for the official ceremony.

Unbelievable! Here's your chance to meet the one and only Chris 'Kammy' Kamara

The winning team - and the winning pie!

Cryer & Stott cheesemongers win multiple awards at British Pie Awards

Alison France, from Wakefield, has had her decades of dedicated service supporting people in need as a member of the Department for Work and Pensions congratulated as she was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours.

'Grateful' Wakefield DWP worker receives MBE in New Year Honours list

The friends will now both receive the CBE and hope to have a joint investiture after plans for them to receive their 2021 awards together were scuppered when Burrow was taken ill. (Photo: Leeds Rhinos)

New Year Honours: Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield to receive CBEs from the King

Jemma Ladwitch, business development manager of Cryer & Stott Cheesemongers, collecting the Best Wholesaler award at the Pavilions in Harrogate for the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

Un-Brie-leavable: Meet the Castleford cheesemongers winning awards - and an MBE

Dancing on Ice: First contestant for upcoming series revealed

Wendy Watson and Becky Measures

Ad Feature Mother Daughter, Breast of Friends: Radio star and mum's podcast to save lives

Kate Garraway offers health update on Derek Draper

GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

Former headteacher Julie Allen is set to trek 500 miles across Europe in aid of Wakefield Hospice.

Former headteacher begins charity trek for Wakefield Hospice

Footballer turned pundit and TV presenter Chris Kamara has made the appearance of a lifetime at Windsor Castle where he has received his MBE from the Prince of Wales. (Getty)

Chris Kamara collects his MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle
Footballer turned pundit and TV presenter Chris Kamara has made the appearance of a lifetime at Windsor Castle where he has received his MBE from the Prince of Wales.
Leanne Clarke

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

Macy, the eldest daughter of Rob Burrow, MBE and 2022 winner of the Yorkshire Choice Young Achiever of the Year Award, will be performing on stage at the Awards Gala Dinner.

Rob Burrow's daughter Macy to take centre stage at Yorkshire Choice Awards

Rugby League legend Fred Lindop coaching youngsters at Eastmoor High school in 1985.

Tributes paid to legendary Wakefield rugby league referee Fred Lindop

Last Dambuster George "Johnny" Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

Last Dambuster George “Johnny” Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

When it comes to purchasing a new puppy, new pet owners are falling for puppy dog eyes, with more than a third of new owners admitting they are swayed by a puppy’s cute looks, new research has revealed.

New puppy owners put themselves at risk by choosing looks over health

Duane Fletcher's 39-year military career included tours in the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former Army nurse will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service

I’m A Celeb 2022: Line-up announced for ITV show including Boy George, Olivia Attwood and Mike Tindall MBE

I’m A Celeb 2022: Line-up confirmed for new ITV show

Chair of the Horbury-based Senior Citizens Support Group, Alan Hudders, with Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson.

Wakefield Senior Citizens Support Group presented with Queen's Award

Rob Burrow MBE took part with the help of his former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield OBE.

Leeds 10k 2022: Best pictures from 15th anniversary of charity race

Rob and Lindsey Burrow.

Rhinos star Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and Motor Neurone Dise...
Pontefract born rugby star Rob Burrow received his royal honour at Windsor Castle earlier this week.
Richard Beecham

Peter and Margarete Birch who celebrate 60 years of marriage on April 2.

Pontefract couple Peter and Margarete Birch celebrate sixty years of marriage

Queen Elizabeth II named as one of the most inspirational women (photo: Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

International Women’s Day celebration of our phenomenal females

Peter Murray CBE, founding and executive director, Yorkshire Sculpture Park was knighted for services to the arts. Credit: India Hobson

Six people from Wakefield in New Year's Honours list

Syima Aslam, co-founder of Bradford Literature Festival

Everyday heroes to be honoured by the Queen for selfless service in Yorkshire

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (Photo: Henry Nicholls/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The full New Year honours list 2022 as Chris Whitty is knighted

Alan Davis, 62, is to be honoured for services to the NHS, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wakefield man pays tribute to colleagues after MBE for work towards NHS equality

The three RLWC2021 trophies

How Clive Sullivan will be honoured at RLWC2021

Aldi’s 2021 Chirstmas advert features Kevin the Carrot and the voice of England striker, Marcus Rashford (Image: PA/Aldi)

Watch Aldi’s new Christmas advert featuring Marcus Rashford and Kevin the Carrot

Castleford Tigers' Grant Millington becomes bingo caller as new Buzz Bingo opens its doors

Castleford Tigers' Grant Millington becomes bingo caller as new Buzz Bingo opens...

Shaw Harvey who was awarded the BEM for his work with the community in Knottingley

Queen's birthday honours list - two local men honoured .

Debbie Hewitt to become the FA's first female chair in its 157-year history

Rob Burrow with Nathan McAvoy from Seven Bro7hers.

Cheers! New beer brewed in honour of Rob Burrow

Brian Hazell received an MBE for his charity work in 2011.

'A strong character' and 'lovely man': Wakefield councillors add to tributes to ...

Joe Wicks is back with PE lessons for kids during lockdown - here’s how to take ...

Rob in action for Leeds Rhinos.

Pontefract's Rob Burrow to be made an MBE

Gillian Coultard was the first player to gain 100 caps in the women's game

Doncaster and England football hero Gillian Coultard awarded MBE

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 22/11/2020 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League - Betfred Super League Man of Steel 2020 - Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - Castleford's Paul McShane wins the Betfred Super League Man of Steel award for 2020.

Castleford Tigers hooker Paul McShane reacts to being named Man of Steel

Joe Wicks is bringing back his online workouts for the next lockdown - here’s ho...

Pinderfields Hospital greeter Richard Holmes has been awarded a BEM. Picture Scott Merrylees

Pinderfields Hospital volunteer awarded BEM for his services

Marcus Rashford is campaigning to end child food poverty - how to sign the petit...

Big names speak out in support of theatres

The rapper's comments have garnered huge backlash as well as a temporary ban from his social media accounts (Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

Musician Wiley has been banned from Twitter for an antisemitic rant - here's wha...

John Morgan (right) pictured with Leeds United legend John Charles and boxer Nigel Benn.

Glowing tributes after death of retired Yorkshire journalist John Morgan

The winner will receive a personalised response from Cressida Cowell, the author-illustrator ofHow to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once series.

Children's story competition launched to find best tales set in Yorkshire

MBE: Colonel Patrick Cairns.

New Year Honours: Chief executive of St George’s Police Children’s Trust is awar...

Angela Wright, from Wakefield, provides short-term foster to help as many children as possible.

New Year's Honours List 2020: Wakefield foster carer awarded MBE

Richard being applauded on receiving his MBE by the British ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley.

Worker who quit Britain for Spain awarded MBE for his charity work

Making a splash: Legendary swim figure Eileen Fenton

Swim legend bags MBE in honours list