Peter Bickmore was aboard the Royal Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat 243 when a devastating air raid hit the Italian port of Bari in ...

Acting Lieutenant-Commander Ernest 'Mick' Gidden spent six hours tackling the 1,000lb device, which landed on Hungerford ...

A RETIRED York school PE teacher received double national recognition for her achievements in helping women get involved in cycling. Val French was awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New ...

A woman who has volunteered her time for charitable causes for more than 50 years has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM). Marguerite Talmage was awarded the BEM in the 2024 King's ...

The BBC's special correspondent Fergal Keane travelled with Habiba and her mum on the final stage of her journey in Jordan after Israel approved their evacuation.

A changemaker hopes to become "a more visible role model" after receiving an honour for his work. Kevin Osei, 26, from Newham, believes he has become one of the youngest black people to get a ...

An emergency laparotomy nurse specialist has been honoured with a British Empire Medal. Maggie Clark, who works with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), was awarded for her dedication and service ...

This follows an announcement by the centre, awarding 942 service medals, including 95 for gallantry, for personnel of various central and state police forces on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day.

winning 95 of the 797 medals for gallantry, distinguished, and meritorious service. This includes 33 gallantry medals with personnel recognized from both police and fire services. After the UP ...

Late DSP Humayun Bhat, who lost his life during an encounter with terrorists in Kokernag on September 13, 2023, was posthumously awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry. Bhat was recognised for his ...