Supermodel Twiggy, Python Michael Palin and England manager Gareth Southgate are among more than 1,000 people awarded in the New Year Honours 2019. The list celebrates heroes - from 43 responders to terror attacks, to the divers who stunned the world in the Thai cave rescue. But there are also awards for Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, Downton Abbey's Jim Carter and authors Philip Pullman and Margaret Atwood. And a cronyism row is set to brew after Theresa May rewarded big business chiefs who just happen to back her Brexit deal. There are plenty of famous faces in the honours list - but far more people who quietly work away at doing good for their communities. So to honour them all, we’ve reproduced the list in full - and highlights - below. New Year Honours 2019 in numbers Overall, 1,148 recipients are named in the 2019 New Year list. That includes the 43 people recognised for their acts responding to the terror attacks in Manchester and London in 2017. Some 544 women … [Read more...] about New Year Honours list 2019 in full
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The full Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2019
Monty Python star and travel documentary maker Michael Palin, 1960s supermodel Twiggy, and acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan have joined a long list of stars from the world of entertainment, sports and the arts to be honoured by the Queen. See the full Welsh list here They are joined in the 2019 New Year Honours List by three British divers who have been awarded MBEs for helping to save a youth football team trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand during the summer. Four other British cave divers involved in the operation are also receiving civilian gallantry awards for exceptional bravery protecting others. The 2019 New Year Honours List has 1,148 recipients which also includes 43 people recognised for their acts responding to the terror attacks in Manchester and London in 2017. A Queen's Commendation for Bravery also goes to 14-year-old Joe Rowlands who saved his father Paul from drowning after their kayak capsized off Anglesey. Best-selling author Philip Pullman, who credits … [Read more...] about The full Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2019
Assurance given over fire engine cover in Dundee after engines sent to Aberdeen
News / Dundee by Dawn Morrison August 27, 2018, 6:05 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Dundee councillor Michael Marra has called on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to offer assurance that emergency cover is safe in the city. Mr Marra said his concerns followed the revelation that Dundee fire appliances had been deployed in Aberdeen five times in the last six months. He said: “These new figures are deeply worrying and stand in stark contrast to previous assurances. “Five times in six months tells us that this is now happening as a matter of course. “I have no problem with emergency response but the decision has been made previously as to how many fire engines we need in Dundee and that number is no longer being met as we are plugging the gaps in Aberdeen’s cover.” Senior fire officer in Dundee, Gordon Pryde, said: “The people of Dundee can rest assured that at no point was the city … [Read more...] about Assurance given over fire engine cover in Dundee after engines sent to Aberdeen
Rangers will have a different mentality under Steven Gerrard
Barry Ferguson is trying hard to suppress it. He’s doing everything in his power not to get carried away. But forget his legendary status at the club. As a fan he’s struggling to contain his excitement. That’s the impact Steven Gerrard’s appointment as gaffer has had on most Rangers supporters. Obviously, Ferguson and the rest of the punters have been here before. There have been false dawns over the last few years. Pedro Caixinha arrived with a fanfare but his first European campaign was a shortlived disaster. A 2-1 aggregate defeat by Luxembourg minnows FC Progres in the Europa League qualifiers last July was one of the club’s most embarrassing ever. And the bizarre sight of the Portuguese boss facing down supporters afterwards while standing in a shrubbery raised questions about his character. But this time, with Gerrard at the helm, Ferguson feels something different. Stevie G’s certainly not the sort who would ever … [Read more...] about Rangers will have a different mentality under Steven Gerrard
Sunderland transfers
It’s already been a busy summer on Wearside - and it’s set to get even busier. Sunderland are in the middle of a period of transformation, with Stewart Donald and Jack Ross’ arrival heralding the dawn on a new era at the Stadium of Light. We’ve seen coaching changes, the likes of Paddy McNair, John O’Shea, Jason Steel, Billy Jones and Marc Wilson leave the club, and three new arrivals. More are expected to join Alim Ozturk, Jon McLaughlin and Chris Maguire through the entrance door, while many more are set to leave. With so many players linked to a move in or out of the club, here’s where some of the key moves stand right now. Read More Sunderland AFC latest news INS Grant Leadbitter Sunderland have confirmed their interest in bringing Leadbitter back to Wearside from Middlesbrough - and the fact Boro have now signed Paddy McNair may help the wheels turn more smoothly. Leadbitter would bring experience to a Sunderland side which could be … [Read more...] about Sunderland transfers