Athletes, actresses, campaigners, Tony Blair, a Spice Girl, and an 11-year-old boy are also honoured.

Tony Blair, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Baroness Amos are appointed to the Order of the Garter.

Actresses Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave are among the stars on the New Year Honours list.

The health secretary believes the country must look to "live alongside" coronavirus in 2022.

Public events to see in 2022 were scrapped in London and Edinburgh amid the spread of Omicron.

Heavily pregnant Dani Harmer says she's fine after leaving Cinderella mid-performance.

Highways officials raised concern over access to the development at Laura Ashley's former home.

The mother of Manchester Arena bomb victim Martyn Hett is appointed OBE in the New Year Honours.

Tobias Weller from Sheffield says "It feels absolutely amazing to be honoured by the Queen."

Max Woosey has spent almost 640 nights camping outside to raise money for the North Devon Hospice.

After going missing in the wild for six days, Juno is at home and "starting to get fan mail".

Experts say human activities are disrupting marine wildlife such as orcas, whales and dolphins.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

A supermarket worker thought her letter marked "On Her Majesty's Service" was a speeding ticket.

The Welsh government says it has offered all eligible adults a booster - but not everyone agrees.

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

By 30 December, 77% of eligible adults and young people had received Covid-19 booster vaccinations.

EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.

People who catch Covid can now end quarantine after seven days if they test negative twice.

First Minister Paul Givan says ministers moved quickly to help businesses and public services.

Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

Parkrun cancelled events in Wales after the Welsh government restricted outdoor events to 50 people.

Radio 4 Today guest editor Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered last year, focuses on Victim Support.

Families say they face accusations of bad parenting over their children's little-known condition.

The government advisers, newly knighted, have been thrust into the spotlight. But what makes them tick?

A Lord of the Rings series, a Pamela Anderson movie, and a new Doctor Who are all coming next year.

The BBC News website's guide to the honours system.

New research reveals the origin of the new year tradition is connected to freemasonry.

In 2021, 27 teenagers were stabbed to death, two were shot and one died in an arson attack.

Rough sleeper Mark says seeing people celebrate makes him feel like he is not "part of society".

The footage shows the first pictures of the rare Sumatran tiger cub when it was born on 12 December.

Girls' Night offers a safe place where women can skateboard and socialise.

Aspiring stuntmen learn to dive as part of their quest to be included on the British Stunt Register.

The BBC's political team talk through what stories might make the headlines in 2022.

After her dad introduced her to the Sub-beautiful game, Ruby's warming up for her first World Cup.

Fry Taylor founded the Green Salon Collective which is encouraging sustainable working practices in the hairdressing industry.

Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

The front pages celebrate the people recognised in the New Year Honours list while ushering in 2022.

Sheila Parker, of Chorley, has played the game since the age of 13 and led the national side in 1972.

Dr Gregor Smith and Olympic swimmer Duncan Scott are among Scots recognised by the Queen.

Richard Pengelly, Oliver Jeffers and Paralympian Bethany Firth are among NI recipients.

New Covid restrictions brought in on 26 December have seen many festive gigs cancelled.

GPs will be testing out the socially prescribed course as a pilot in January 2022.