MBE

Aky and Tina Suryavansi, pictured with son Akash, run the Homeless Hampers charity in Leeds which helps to feed hundreds in need each week and has just been announced as a recipient of the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Stunned volunteers 'completely overwhelmed' to bag award from King

Volunteers at Give A Gift, a charity based in Roundhay Road, are among the first set to receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Photo: Give A Gift.

Charity 'delighted' to be among first to win prestigious King's Award

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

The former wheelchair rugby league player is currently working hard as the coach of the Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair teams. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Wheelchair rugby league star says MBE feels 'surreal'

Mel B suffered a wardrobe blunder whilst meeting Prince William

The Friendship Club hosts events for the elderly Jewish community in Leeds and recently held a coronation party. Photo: The Friendship Club

Club for Jewish elderly host coronation party with more than 200 guests

Rob Burrow with wife Lindsey Burrow ahead of Mr Burrow receiving the Freedom of the City of Leeds at Leeds Civic Hall. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Rishi Sunak thanks Rob Burrow 'on behalf of the whole country'

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

Chris Kamara was the first character to be unmasked on the new series of ITV1’s reality singing contest The Masked Singer (Photo: Ian West/PA)

Viewers stunned by Chris Kamara's appearance on ITV's Masked Singer

Keranjeet Kaur Virdee, chief executive of South Asian Arts UK, has been named as a Member of the British Empire in the King's New Year's Honours. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Woman awarded MBE in King's New Years Honours for leading arts

The 34-year-old has become an inspiration to fellow professionals and amateurs alike. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Cycling superstar 'proud' of MBE award after becoming mum for second time

Chris Kamara has been open about his diagnosis with apraxia of speech (AOS), a condition which makes it difficult to pronounce words correctly and consistently. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Chris Kamara made an MBE in New Year's Honours

Football pundit Chris Kamara and cyclist Lizzie Deignan are among 23 people from Leeds and Wakefield to be recognised in the New Year's Honours List.

Every person in Leeds and Wakefield recognised in 2023 New Year's Honours

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?

Melanie Brown attends The Sun's "Who Cares Wins" Awards 2022 at The Roundhouse on November 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Mel B praises NHS as she recounts ‘scary time’ giving birth

Here’s a look at Mike Tindall’s medals and what he has done to earn them

Mike Tindall: how did I’m A Celebrity star earn his royal medals?

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

Jamie Jones-Buchanan has collected his MBE. Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Leeds Rhinos icon collects MBE at Buckingham Palace

Leeds International Festival returns to the city this September.

Everything you need to know about Leeds International Festival of Ideas

The book is available now. Image: Andy Starmore

Authors document stadiums visited by both Leeds United and Castleford Tigers

Wetherby charity passes 500-card milestone in loneliness busting postal push

Wetherby charity passes 500-card milestone in loneliness busting postal push

Rob Burrow MBE took part with the help of his former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield OBE.

Leeds 10k 2022: Best pictures from 15th anniversary of charity race

Look North couple Harry Gration and Christa Ackroyd arrive for the first day of Royal Ascot at York. June 14, 2005.

The best pictures of Yorkshire legend Harry Gration from our archives

Carolyn says she regularly communicates with the spirits, particularly with her sister who died 10 years ago, and she believes anyone can do the same (Photo: James Hardisty)

Meet the Leeds businesswoman turned psychic medium helping others find peace

Jamie Peacock MBE won six Super League titles with Leeds Rhinos. Credit: Steve Riding

Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Peacock MBE on mental health, retirement and identity

Reverend Jon Swales MBE was invited to London for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Leeds reverend attends Queen's Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service

Tina Leslie, founder of Freedom4Girls, said the problem of period poverty has only been made worse by the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Leeds period poverty campaigner hopes MBE will help to break the stigma

The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday June 1 as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Leeds NHS chief awarded MBE from The Queen for management during Covid pandemic

Ailsa Rhodes, 47, has been the manager of Older People's Action in the Locality (OPAL) for 18 years. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Leeds woman 'overwhelmed' by MBE award for work with elderly

Richard Stroud has been awarded an MBE for services to the Interfaith Community in West Yorkshire

'We are one together if we stand together' says campaigner picking up MBE

SERIAL WINNER - Leeds United academy graduate and Liverpool veteran James Milner has been given an MBE in The Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List. Pic: Getty

Leeds-loving Milner gets MBE

Mel B with her mother Andrea Brown, after she was made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Duke of Cambridge.

Mel B reunites with Victoria Beckham for 'magical day' as receives MBE

Mel B has dedicated her MBE to “all the other women” who are dealing with domestic violence. Photo: PA

Spice Girl Mel B says MBE is for ‘all the other women’ facing domestic abuse

Colin Pullan wih a plaque in 2001, which recognised Take Heart's raising £1m for the Hospital.

Leeds charity trailblazer will be 'sadly missed' after passing away

The 39-year-old former player has been made an MBE for services to rugby league and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire.

Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and MND

Rob Burrow wants to open an MND centre.

Rob Burrow to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

June Brown, who in character as the long-suffering busy-body Dot Cotton. June Brown, best known for her role as chain-smoking Dot Cotton, has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.

EastEnders actress June Brown known for her role as Dot Cotton dies aged 95

Boxing champion Josh Warrington at the Leeds Sports Awards 2020. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Leeds Sports Awards 2022: How to make a nomination as live event returns

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