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New Year’s Honours

HM King Charles III photographed in Italy in April 2025 Image Stefano Costantino TTL Shutterstock

Bedford’s New Year’s Honours include tennis umpire and rowing coach

From the courtroom to the touchline, Bedford’s contribution to the New Year’s Honours List for 2026 spans public service, safety, sport and community life, with five local recipients recognised...
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Everyday Heroes award winner amongst five Bedfordians on King’s New Year’s Honours list

A Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes award winner is among five Bedfordians who have made the King's New Year honours list, recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving...
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King Charles III. Image: Frederic Legrand - COMEO/Shutterstock

Bedfordians awarded in King’s New Year’s 2024 Honours List

Four Bedfordians have been named in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2024 Honours List, highlighting the continual work people in our community carry out for the benefit of those around them...
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Exteriour shot of the Quarry Theatre in Bedford. Image: Bedford School

“I thought it was a hoax” says Bedfringe founder on news of his MBE

The founder of Bedford's annual fringe festival has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List - but thought he'd been pranked when he first received...
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Bedford COVID-19 heroes recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours list

Two people who have "gone the extra mile" to support the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bedford, have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Debbie Buck, a lead...
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New Year’s Honours list includes OBE for Bedford College’s Dawn Fitt

Pioneering female engineering educator, Dawn Fitt, of Bedford College, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours list...
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Cranfield School of Management Director, Professor Lynette Ryals, awarded OBE

Professor Lynette Ryals, Director of Cranfield School of Management, has been awarded an OBE, for services to Higher Education in the New Year’s Honours List...
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Knighthood for former Bedford Schoolboy Alastair Cook confirmed

It wasn't the best kept secret, to be fair, but it's now been confirmed that former Bedford Schoolboy Alastair Cook has received a Knighthood in the Queen's New Year's Honours...
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Alastair Cook tipped to be Knighted in New Year’s Honours list

Former Bedford School boy and England cricketing legend, Alastair Cook CBE, is tipped to receive a knighthood in the Queen's 2019 New Year's Honours list. While not officially confirmed...
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