It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’ ...

Actor Idris Elba has unveiled a commemorative stone from Mobo at a London college that helped him “dream bigger” as a student. On Friday, Elba, 52, who hails from Hackney, and is most known for his ...

Torrential thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are set to feature in a “lively night of weather”, the Met Office has said. It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far as ...

A father whose 12-year-old son died following a cardiac arrest has been made an OBE after setting up a foundation which has saved more than 80 lives by providing defibrillators. Mark King’s son Oliver ...

An MSP has told how she felt “overwhelmed” when she learned she will become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Pam Duncan-Glancy is recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for years ...

The Strictly Come Dancing co-host was honoured on Friday alongside fellow presenter Tess Daly, for her services to broadcasting.

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being ...

The ex-defence secretary and Commons leader played a prominent role carrying a sword at the King’s coronation.

The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey has said he is “very humbled” to be made a knight bachelor in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to charity and music. Sir Roger, 81, who launched and curated ...