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British Empire Medal holding humanitarian continues altruistic work from bed as cruel auto-immune condition is turning her to stone

A remarkable humanitarian whose altruism has been recognised by a British Empire Medal is still helping others from her bed where she is in the late stages of a desperately cruel condition that is turning her to stone. Mum-of-five Asal Shirazi, 57, ...

28 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Hotel concierge who has served royals and presidents for 40 years awarded BEM

A hotel concierge who has been welcoming royals, presidents and rock stars to Belfast for 40 years has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). Martin Mulholland, the head concierge of the Europa Hotel in Belfast, has been awarded the honour as ...

16 Jun 2023 at 22:36

Princess Royal pays tribute to veteran, 106, as he receives British Empire Medal

The Princess Royal has paid tribute to a 106-year-old military veteran as she presented him with the British Empire Medal (BEM). Anne attended a garden party at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down during a visit to Northern Ireland. Norman Irwin is ...

10 Sept 2025 at 17:43

Local News

Tribute paid to Coleraine veteran (106) as he receives BEM

11 Sept 2025 at 11:33

Scotland

Scotland to have ‘dedicated space’ remembering role in empire and slavery

Scotland will have a “dedicated space” to address its role in empire, colonialism and historic slavery, a minister has said. The Scottish Government has also backed calls for the repatriation of looted or unethically acquired items in ...

22 Jan 2024 at 12:05

Scotland

Two out of five Scots say Scotland was subject of British Empire not a partner

Four in 10 Scots believe Scotland was “more of a subject country in the British Empire” rather than a partner of England, according to a YouGov poll. The poll, which examines Scottish attitudes to the British empire, found 29% viewed ...

29 Jan 2025 at 14:12

Hospital porter, 85, has no plans to retire after receiving BEM

An 85-year-old health service porter, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours, has said he has no intention of retiring. Jimmy Chapman works at Lisburn Health Centre, where he takes care of ...

01 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Camilla to avoid controversial diamond by reusing crown at coronation

The controversial Koh-i-noor diamond will not feature in the coronation of the Queen Consort, with Camilla opting to reuse the crown it was once set in instead. The famous gem was first set in a cross at the front of Queen ...

14 Feb 2023 at 14:53

Derry News

Derry nurse awarded British Empire Medal for services to Occupational Health

Altnagelvin Occupational Health Nurse, Alacoque McCaffrey, has been awarded a British Empire medal for services to Occupational Health, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alacoque, originally from Strabane, has 20 ...

02 Jun 2022 at 14:33

World’s oldest tortoise has seen off two world wars and the British Empire

The world’s oldest tortoise has lived through two world wars, witnessed the rise and fall of the British Empire, and has just turned 190 years old. Jonathan the Seychelles Giant Tortoise hatched in the Georgian era and ...

02 Dec 2022 at 19:43

Hillsborough Castle staff recognised for role in events to mark death of Queen

The central role staff in Hillsborough Castle in Co Down played in events to mark the death of the late Queen has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Laura McCorry, head of Hillsborough Castle has been ...

16 Jun 2023 at 22:30

‘British ingenuity’ not colonialism drove UK growth, says Kemi Badenoch

The UK’s economic success is the result of “British ingenuity and industry”, not colonialism, a Cabinet minister has said. Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, made the comments in praise of a book published by ...

01 May 2024 at 16:45

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