OBEs for VIPs? Why being rich and famous won’t get you on the honours list – you’ve got to work for it
Andy Murray recieved an OBE for services to tennis last week
‘Tribute to Hazel Grove’: MP Andrew Stunell delighted with knighthood in Queen’s Birthday honours list
Stunell was part of Lib Dem coalition negotiating party
Rebellious Manchester: Oscar winner Danny Boyle and the Mancunians who say ‘no’ to Queen’s honours
Director wants to remain ‘man of the people’.
Former Manchester United and England Under-21 manager Dave Sexton dies aged 82
Sir Trevor Brooking paid tribute to the former England-21 coach.
‘Fantastic legacy’: Tributes paid to Jodrell Bank founder Sir Bernard Lovell
Sir Bernard passed away yesterday, aged 98.
Gary Barlow, Greater Manchester Police chief constable and Royal dress designer honoured in Queen’s Birthday List
Manchester news: Peter Fahy puts knighthood down to work of GMP staff.
Ashton-born ‘voice of sport’ Stuart Hall awarded an OBE in New Year’s Honours list
Popular broadcaster Stuart Hall, famous for his radio match reports and being the voice of It’s A Knockout, has been awarded OBE.