Clashes erupted last week in several cities across Syria between Assad supporters and the new government, which is led by ...

A team of Scottish researchers have helped solve the mystery over a volcanic eruption that caused famines and crop failures ...

The country music singer and BBC Radio Ulster presenter says he his proud his contribution to the entertainment industry has been recognised.

Soap star Shobna Gulati and the BBC’s former creative director Alan Yentob are among those in the entertainment industry who have received honours. Songwriter Gerry DeVeaux, fashion designer Stuart ...

One of the youngest people on the New Year Honours list has urged others her age to get involved in “rewarding” charitable causes. Mikayla Beames, 18, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) ...

Awards under the Royal Victorian Order are in the King’s gift and are bestowed independently of Downing Street.

Wales rugby great Gerald Davies admitted he was left “dumbstruck” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours. The 79-year-old former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing has been ...

Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft is made a CBE and Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson becomes an MBE.

Three Metropolitan Police officers who made light of a serious sexual assault allegation have been given written warnings.

Aston Villa ended a hugely successful 2024 with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton as they failed to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four. Villa started the year by reaching a Europa ...

Stephen Fry said he is “startled and enchanted” to be awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours and hopes it sets an example that there is “always hope”. The actor, screenwriter and author is being ...

Actor Stephen Fry, former England manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan have been knighted in the New Year Honours. Honours have gone to a host of Team GB athletes, including runner ...