New Year Honours4 Feb 2026Veteran scout is recognised in King's Honours listGeoff Pinney has been in the scouts for 75 years, first pledging allegiance to King George VI.4 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Champion darts player had 'proper laugh' with AnneDeta Hedman says receiving her OBE medal from Princess Anne was "mind-blowing".1 Feb 202613 Jan 2026Jackie Bird accepts MBE from Princess Royal at Windsor CastleThe 63-year-old, who formerly presented the BBC's Reporting Scotland, has become an MBE for services to broadcasting and to charities.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026British Citizen Award for care packs charity founderMelanie Hersey, of Touch of Sparkle, is honoured for services to volunteering and charitable giving.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Nurse 'humbled' to be made MBE for 50 years of careSue Watson says she "never thought in a million years" she would named on the honours list.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Winning Polar Medal together is doubly nice'Prof John Woodward at Northumbria University is also a winner of this year's Polar Medal.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Artistic director had 'no concept' when MBE cameJonathan Patric Gilchrist of Birmingham Hippodrome thought his letter was from the Arts Council.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Does Sir Idris Elba have the King on speed dial?The actor was speaking to BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett before his knighthood in the New Years Honours 2026.6 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Doctor championing patient safety made a dameDr Suzy Lishman says the honour is a wonderful way to start the new year.1 Jan 2026...
