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World Cup rugby star and Saracens player Zoe Harrison prepares to switch on the lights at last year's event

VIP guest announced for Leighton Buzzard’s Christmas lights switch-on

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GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

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

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?

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

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Award-winning author Alex Wheatle and the cover of his latest book, 'Kemosha Of The Caribbean'.

From Brixton rioter to acclaimed author - Alex Wheatle at Leighton Buzzard event

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

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (Photo: Henry Nicholls/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The full New Year honours list 2022 as Chris Whitty is knighted

Aldi’s 2021 Chirstmas advert features Kevin the Carrot and the voice of England striker, Marcus Rashford (Image: PA/Aldi)

Watch Aldi’s new Christmas advert featuring Marcus Rashford and Kevin the Carrot

Peter Smith birdwatching at The Sandy Smith Nature Reserve. Photo: Peter Smith.

Co-founder of The Greensand Trust awarded MBE for services to wildlife and conse...

Debbie Hewitt to become the FA's first female chair in its 157-year history

Joe Wicks is back with PE lessons for kids during lockdown - here’s how to take ...

Joe Wicks is bringing back his online workouts for the next lockdown - here’s ho...

Marcus Rashford is campaigning to end child food poverty - how to sign the petit...

Deborah Pargeter. Photo: June Essex

Leighton Buzzard teacher with community spirit awarded MBE

Big names speak out in support of theatres

The rapper's comments have garnered huge backlash as well as a temporary ban from his social media accounts (Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

Musician Wiley has been banned from Twitter for an antisemitic rant - here's wha...

Autism Bedfordshire has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Autism Bedfordshire awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Leighton Buzzard Railway (Wizardly Imagery)

Leighton Buzzard Railway '˜humbled' by recognition from Queen

John and Joan when he received his MBE

Honour to help people

John and Joan when he received his MBE

Obituary: Caring magistrate who visited people he'd sent to prison

Cheryl Smart has done 25 years with Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Cheryl’s top 25

MBE for air ambulance boss

Palace honour for chamber’s Cheryl
THE chief executive of the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce has described receiving her MBE at Buckingham Palace as a “once in a lifetime” experience.

Community: Last call for volunteers to get royal recognition