Household names from the worlds of showbiz, sport and politics have been recognised in the new year honours list. The singer Olivia Newtonjohn, has been made a dame. Four members of englands world cup winning cricket team, including ben stokes, have been recognised, as has sir eltonjohn. Lizo mzimba reports. Youre the one i want Olivia Newton john says shes honoured and grateful to be made a dame for services to charity, Cancer Research and entertainment. A damehood, too, for Floella Benjamin for her life long work with childrens charities. Absolutely amazing to be recognised this way, for doing charity work. I realised that a childhood lasts a lifetime, and i had to give back to children. Because when i did play school, 43 years ago, i realised children didnt have a voice. There are knighthoods for two british film makers steve mcqueen, who directed the oscar winning 12 years a slave, and sam mendes, who directed bond films skyfall and spectre. In the world of sport, eoin morgan, who
Household names from the worlds of showbiz, sport and politics have been recognised in the new year honours list. The singer Olivia Newton john, has been made a dame. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team including ben stokes have been recognised, as has sir eltonjohn. Lizo mzimba reports. Youre the one i want Olivia Newton john says shes honoured and grateful to be made a dame for services to charity, Cancer Research and entertainment. A damehood, too, for Floella Benjamin for her life long work with childrens charities. Absolutely amazing to be recognised this way, for doing charity work. I realised that a childhood lasts a lifetime, and i had to give back to children. Because when i did play school, 43 years ago, i realised children didnt have a voice. There are knighthoods for two british film makers steve mcqueen, who directed the oscar winning 12 years a slave, and sam mendes, who directed bond films skyfall and spectre. In the world of sport, eoin morgan, who c
On Christmas Eve, says all three could swim and blames a fault with the pool. Io man Manchester City threw away a two goal lead to lose at wolves, in the premier league. That leaves them 14 points behind leaders liverpool, who also have a game in hand. A very avery mild a very mild weekend i had with temperatures up into the mid teens for some of us. How mild will it stay as we approach new year . More details coming up. Its saturday the 28th of december. Our top story d day veteran, Harry Billinge, has received an mbe in the annual d day veteran, Harry Billinge, has received an mba in the annual new year honours list. The 94 year old was recognised for his Fund Raising Efforts around this summers d day commemorations. Hes one of nearly 1100 people to have received an award, including singer and actor, Olivia Newton john. This report from our entertainment correspondent, lizo mzimba, contains flashing images. Youre the one i want. Olivia Newton john says shes honoured and grateful to b
The aircraft was carrying seven people but officials said there were no signs of survivors. Earlier, localjounalist blaze lovell told us what will happen next in the investigation. A british man who won one of europes biggest lottery jackpots, has died after a short illness. Colin weir and wife, chris, from largs in north ayrshire, claimed the £161 million euromillions prize in 2011. At the time it was one of europes biggest ever lottery wins after a series of rollovers boosted the jackpot. The duchess of cambridge has praised the work of midwives in an open letter to the profession. Highlighting the work they do, Kate Middleton said it was of fundamental importance to the Early Years Development of children. Kensington palace released these pictures of the duchess, after she spent two days at a maternity unit. She described the experience as a privilege. If you got a remote controlled car for christmas, it probably wont match up to the one that nasa has just unveiled. Sorry about tha
The woman whose husband and two children drowned at a hotel in spain on Christmas Eve says all three could swim and blames a fault with the pool. Manchester city throw away a two goal lead to lose at wolves, in the premier league. That leaves them 1a points behind leaders liverpool. Good morning. A very mild weekend ahead with temperatures up into the mid teens for some of us and how mild will it stay as we approach new year . More details coming up. Its saturday the 28th of december. Our top story d day veteran Harry Billinge has received an mbe in the annual new year honours list. The 94 year old was recognised for his Fund Raising Efforts around this summers d day commemorations. Hes one of nearly 1100 people to have received an award, including singer and actor Olivia Newton john. This report from our entertainment correspondent, lizo mzimba contains flashing images. Youre the one that i want, you are the one i want. Olivia Newton john says shes honoured and grateful to be made a d