Midlands Mother Honoured for Saving 24 Lives After Son's Tragic Death Thursday, January 8, 2026 defibrillator ourjay cardiacarrest rugby legacy lifesaving charity honours organdonation education sport Naomi Rees-Issitt, a mother from the Midlands, has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List for her remarkable lifesaving efforts inspired by the tragic death of her son. In 2022, Naomi’s 18-year-old son, Jamie … Read More
Celebrities Who Turned Down Royal Honours: Reflecting on the King's New Year Honours 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 honours royalty celebrities britishempire knighthood mbe obe antiimperialism recognition rejection As King Charles III prepares to announce the King’s New Year Honours 2026, which celebrate outstanding contributions across the UK, it’s fitting to reflect on some prominent personalities who have historically … Read More
Celebrities Who Have Turned Down Royal Honours - Pictured Wednesday, December 31, 2025 royalty honours celebrities monarchy awards refusal kingcharlesiii newyearhonours recognition values Every year, the New Year Honours list recognises individuals across the United Kingdom for their exceptional contributions to society. However, not all celebrities have accepted these prestigious royal acknowledgments. Over … Read More
Meera Syal Honoured with Damehood in West Midlands New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal damehood westmidlands honours comedy britishasian literature drama charity bollywood Meera Syal, the acclaimed actress, comedian, and writer, has been honoured with a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours list, joining many distinguished individuals from the West Midlands. Born Feroza Syal in Wolverhampton, … Read More
First Black Female England Footballer Kerry Davis Awarded MBE in Staffordshire’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 kerrydavis mbe football diversity staffordshire newyearhonours womeninsport englandfootball community honours sport Kerry Davis, Staffordshire’s trailblazing footballer and the first Black woman to represent England at the international level, has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Recognised for her remarkable … Read More
Comedian Meera Syal Honoured in King’s New Year List for West Midlands Contributions Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal westmidlands honours dbe literature drama charity community publicservice recognition The King’s New Year Honours list proudly features 28 notable individuals from the West Midlands, celebrating their exceptional contributions to public life, culture, education, healthcare, and community service throughout the … Read More