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Daily Record
21-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Dumfries and Galloway residents presented with British Empire Medals
Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King's New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025. Two Stewartry residents have been presented with their British Empire Medals. Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King's New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025. They were joined by family and friends in Kirkcudbright council chambers on Friday for the presentation of the medals by the Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry, the Lord Sinclair. Mrs Gourlay now lives in Haugh of Urr after she and husband Frank ran Barend Holiday Village horse riding and holiday complex at Sandyhills for a number of years. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. She was recognised for nearly four decades of voluntary work, including her involvement with Colvend Public Hall and SWI as well as Colvend and Southwick Community Council. She also served with the British Horse Society (BHS) for three decades, receiving their order of merit award in 2014. Mrs Rooke was recognised for services to education and the Castle Douglas community. She is currently the cleaning supervisor at Castle Douglas High School.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three from East Lancashire made Deputy Lord-Lieutenants of Lancashire
Six new deputy lieutenants, including one from Blackburn and two from Burnley, have been appointed by Amanda Parker, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire. They will be joining the existing team of deputies who help and support Ms Parker in her duties as King Charles' representative across Lancashire. The newly commissioned Deputy Lieutenants include Banu Adam, of Blackburn, and Caroline Broadhurst and David Collinge of Burnley. Banu is the founder and director of Arts2Heal, a creative arts-based charity that promotes mental health and wellbeing through therapeutic interventions. Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire Amanda Parker (Image: LCC) With around 120 members, the charity has worked towards establishing a long-term, sustainable arts programme connecting communities across the region but also globally. For her work in mental health provision, Banu was awarded the British Empire Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Caroline is currently the deputy chief executive of the Rank Foundation, an organisation that looks to encourage community leaders to develop entrepreneurial mindsets. She will be taking over as chief executive of the organisation in June. Banu Adam, who received a BEM in 2022 (Image: Archive) David is the managing director of John Spencer Textiles in Burnley and is currently the court assistant for The Worshipful Company of Weavers. Descending from the military, the Office of Lord-Lieutenant dates to the reign of Henry VIII when the holder was responsible for the maintenance of order and for military purposes. READ MORE: East Lancs British Empire Medals to be presented at Lancaster Castle READ MORE: Meet the new deputy lieutenants appointed in Lancashire David Collinge was made a Deputy Lord Lieutenant (Image: Archive) Now they are representatives for the king and arrange visits for The Royal Family, the presentation of medals and awards on behalf of the king and participation in social activities with the Lieutenancy. They also liaise with units from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Air Force and their associated cadet forces. The function of a Deputy Lieutenant is to assist the Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out her public duties. Other people commissioned for the role include Professor Graham Baldwin, vice-chancellor at the University of Central Lancashire, Wes Johnson, who is the principal at Myerscough Agricultural College, and Caroline Wareing, a solicitor with Slater and Gordons Lawyers.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
East Lancs British Empire Medals to be presented at Lancaster Castle
Five East Lancashire people honoured by the King will be given their British Empire Medals tomorrow. They are among eight BEM recipients from the county at the ceremony in Lancashire Castle's historic Shire Hall on Friday, May 2. The medals will be presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire Amanda Parker on behalf of His Majesty King Charles. The East Lancashire recipients commended in the recent New Year Honours List for services to their local community are: Major Scott Fisher, from Longridge, for his services to charitable fundraising for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Nicholas Hartshorne-Evans, from Hapton, for his services to people with chronic heart failure Barry Hyde, from Bacup, for his services to the community in Rossendale. Barry Hyde has received the BEM Also attending on the evening will be two BEM recipients who were unable to receive their awards due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Louise Cooper DL, Deputy Lieutenant for Lancashire and District Scout Commissioner, was honoured for her services to children and young people in Rossendale, and Michael Grime received the medal for his services to Scouts and to the community in Darwen. Michael Grime is honoured for his work with the Scouts The other BEM recipients on the evening will be: Barbara Brook, from Poulton-le-Fylde, a volunteer with the Girls Friendly Society, for her services to girls, young women and to the community in Layton, Blackpool Andrew Clarke, from Thornton Cleveleys, for his services to cancer charities Oliver Wood, from Whitestake, near Preston, for his services to young people. Ribble Valley resident Mrs Parker said: "It is an honour to present these British Empire Medals on behalf of His Majesty King Charles to the distinguished individuals from Lancashire, in recognition of their exceptional service and invaluable contributions to our county." Joining her on the evening will be the constable of the Castle Pam Barker, the chair of Lancashire County Council Tim Ashton and the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier (Retd) Peter Rafferty, as well as friends and family of the medal recipients and a number of Deputy Lieutenants from across the county.
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Headlines: Breakfast clubs and rave rage
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories The Prime Minister was in St Michael's Junior School in Bath this week, ITV West Country reports, to announce the launch of free breakfast clubs across 750 noise and mess caused by a rave in support of the legalisation of cannabis was "awful" for those living near by, accordion to Bristol Live, with one reporting his flat was "vibrating" due to the size of the sound power couple Beyonce and Jay Z could be moving to the Cotswolds as LA becomes increasingly prone to destructive wildfires, Gloucestershire Live reports, with the pair apparently eyeing Great Tew, near Chipping oldest building, the Thatched Cottage, has a new roof, according to the Weston 250-year-old building, which is now a restaurant, was re-thatched using traditional techniques. Our top three from yesterday EE worker is seen carrying cat by scruff of neck Chocolate bar that's 125 years old to go on sale Bus gate fines make council £2.5m in 15 months What to watch on social media A heartwarming post about a nurse working with dementia patients and a man who has devoted himself to grassroots cricket both receiving British Empire Medals is popular in Gloucestershire.A post from Bradford-on-Avon Town Council with the winners of the annual rubber duck race is getting lots of attention in Forest of Dean District Council's appeal to help the Lydney Exchange fund a storage container so it can continue to redistribute second-hand clothes and goods is also getting support.A fly tipped sofa in Lydbrook from last week is still making waves after locals added a lamp, table and even a window - people are now turning up to have their picture taken in the outdoor 'lounge'.
BBC News
08-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wartime bravery of female ambulance workers shown in photos
The bravery of women who risked their lives rescuing injured civilians in wartime London has been highlighted in newly unearthed London Ambulance Service has released the images of women who worked as paramedics, ambulance drivers and mechanics in World War Two to mark International Women's snapshot shows Ann Armitage and Betty Leverton who served in the London Auxiliary Ambulance Service (LAAS), which was set up to provide extra support during their wooden ambulance, the pair drove through an oil spill on fire to reach people trapped and injured after bombs fells on London's East End. London Ambulance Service (LAS) said the women made five separate journeys to rescue all who needed it, despite the danger they were later awarded British Empire Medals for their photographs were found recently in storage at the LAS, along with records showing more than five thousand women volunteered for the service during WW2. The records are now being documented and the LAS is seeking advice from museums on how best to archive Henty, head of the historic collection at the LAS said the service was "beginning to learn the stories of many courageous women who took on frontline roles."They were working 24-hour shifts and would find themselves putting out fires, clearing debris and climbing unstable buildings to rescue the injured and recover the dead." During both world wars, many services were largely run by women, as a large number of men fought with the armed in London were first recorded working on ambulances during World War One, with Bloomsbury Station staffed entirely by were largely asked to step aside when men returned from service in women currently make up 53% of the workforce at the LAS, and 44% of its managers are female, the service include its chief paramedic Pauline Cranmer, who became the first women to appointed in the role in the UK.
