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Dancing on Ice: First contestant for upcoming series revealed

Kate Garraway offers health update on Derek Draper

GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

Maj Hamish Davison, who has been awarded an MBE

Army officer celebrates 'huge honour' of receiving MBE

Stephen Hallam, who has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List, pictured at this year's British Pie Awards at Melton

MBE for Melton's 'Mr Pork Pie' and he plans to take one to the palace

Anne Dames MBE, a former Mayor of Melton and local councillor for half-a-century

Anne enjoys retirement after serving half-a-century as a councillor

Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur, the King's representative in Leicestershire

Nominate a voluntary group in the Melton borough for a royal accolade

Pam Posnett, who is standing down as a Melton borough councillor this week after 20 years

End of an era as veteran councillor stands down from Melton Borough Council

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

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?

The seventh contestant on this year’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! has left the jungle - find out who walked and who is still in the running

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

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Councils explore options to save 19 bus

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

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

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

Claire Lomas wearing the racing leathers she will have on in Sunday's London Marathon with husband, Dan (left), and Stuart Hall, who will be running dressed as Grand Prix grid girls EMN-210929-131921001

Claire Lomas prepares for very different London Marathon challenge

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

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

The aftermath of the collision involving Claire Lomas' handcycle and a car EMN-200712-092126001

Claire Lomas escapes injury in handcycling collision

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

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

Charles Smith, who was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to farming and agriculture EMN-201013-152620001

MBE was ‘a big surprise’ for farmer Charles

Jean Hill, who has passed away aged 93, pictured in her garden three years ago EMN-200709-165710001

Tributes for Gaddesby woman who was awarded an MBE

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...

Pauline Finch MBE, a Melton woman who has passed away aged 83 EMN-200707-080932001

‘A courageous lady who was a friend to many’

Janet Allen (left) pictured at a family wedding with grand-daughter, Kimberley, and daughter, Mandy EMN-200414-124532001

Family pays tribute to ‘truly inspirational’ Scalford woman
The funeral will be held on Thursday for a Scalford woman described by her family as ‘a truly inspirational and remarkable lady’.

Sophie Hahn was made an MBE in 2017 after winning her maiden Paralympic title in Rio EMN-171212-152845002

Paralympic champion Sophie Hahn to make Commonwealth Games debut.

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The late June Roper was a big driving force for tennis and badminton in Melton PHOTO: Supplied

Macmillan coffee morning to be held in memory of loved Meltonian June

The riders set off on their way to Wistow on Claire Lomas' Ride2Recovery charity rideout EMN-170805-163416001

10 years on from her terrible accident and Claire Lomas is only looking forwards

Claire Lomas pictured with the MBE medal she was presented with at Buckkingham Palace EMN-170103-090824001

Prince William says meeting Claire Lomas was the highlight of his day

Claire Lomas with her new baby girl Chloe

Claire Lomas's baby joy after pregnancy scare

Sophie Hahn holds all of the major international T38 100m titles as European, world and Paralympic champion EMN-170401-095829002

Paralympic champion Sophie Hahn awarded MBE

Claire Lomas with the letter confirming she has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list EMN-170301-165135001

Claire's pride at being made an MBE

The late June Roper MBE was a big driving force for tennis and badminton in Melton and for many years she raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support by selling her home-made jam, marmalade and chutney and holding an annual coffee morning at her home on Ankle Hill EMN-160915-151041001

New sporting trust to administer donation made by well-known Melton sportswoman ...

Sir John Peace, Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, presents The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to the Vale First Responders. Also pictured, congratulating the Vale First Responders, are East Midlands Ambulance Service's chief operating officer David Whiting (far left), EMAS' Mandy Lowe (second from left) and Anthony Belling (third from right). The Vale First Responders in the picture are Rowan Bird, Mark Onyett, Rod Whitehead (chairman), Lesley Onyett, Gill Clark, Peter Savage and James Buck EMN-160509-134310001

Vale responders receive Royal seal of approval

Rosemary Handley on her 100th birthday.

Former Queniborough charity worker Rosemary celebrates her 100th birthday

Anne Lewis with her MBE EMN-160622-104427001

Tributes paid to dedicated Scout leader made MBE in 2013 for her service to Scou...

David and wife Katie at Buckingham Palace with his MBE EMN-160615-145303001

Melton Learning Hub director David receives MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingha...

The late June Roper MBE was a big driving force for tennis and badminton in Melton and for many years she raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support by selling her home-made jam, marmalade and chutney and holding an annual coffee morning at her home on Ankle Hill EMN-160531-104636001

Macmillan coffee morning to be held in memory of Meltonian and stalwart fundrais...

Awards for Poppy Appeal stalwarts