Jim Roddy MBE delights top cop

The MBE (Member of the British Empire) awarded to Derry man Jim Roddy has delighted one of the North’s most senior police officers.

Mr Roddy, chief executive of Derry’s City Centre Initiative and former chief executive of Derry City Football Club, receives the honour in recognition of his services to business and the community in Derry.

PSNI Chief Constable Stephen Martin, Derry’s former police commander, said he was “delighted” the former firefighter had received an MBE.

He added Mr Roddy was a “tireless advocate” for Derry and for peace and reconciliation.

An MBE has also been awarded to Eddie Lynch, from Feeny, for his work with vulnerable disabled people.

Helen Davies, founder of the Rainbow Rehoming Centre, has been awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) for her services to animal welfare.

Former Age Concern Pensioner of the Year and member of the Pink Ladies, Maisie Crawford, receives a BEM for services to the community in Derry.

Rev Robert Alan Knox also gets an BEM for services to the Royal British Legion and to the community in Derry.