Over 30 individuals from Greater Manchester, including celebrities and unsung heroes, have been recognized in the King's New Year Honours list for their contributions to their fields and communities.
More than 30 people who live, work or grew up in Greater Manchester have been named in the King's New Year Honours list. Stars of the screen such as Sarah Lancashire and sporting heroes, including Keely Hodgkinson, have been recognised for their contributions to their respective fields. Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is also among those to be honoured. But many lesser-known names feature on the list too.
From storytellers to charity fundraisers, dozens of people from Greater Manchester are set to be given awards by King Charles for their services to communities in the region and across the country. The Manchester Evening News has spoken to a few of those people about their amazing achievements. Matt Cain, writer and broadcaster: MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture When Matt was growing up in Bolton in the eighties, there was 'very little LGBT culture' around. 'We didn't really have the acronym then,' the 50-year-old who went to school in Bury told the M.E.N.. 'What little gay culture we had was underground and not discussed. 'There was certainly no queer culture celebrated by the establishment.' It took Matt 10 years to get his novels published, but he's now an acclaimed writer of LGBT literature including The Madonna of Bolton which went to print after a winning crowdfunding campaign. The broadcaster, who was Channel 4 News' first-ever culture editor, is also an ambassador for Manchester Pride and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton. A few weeks ago, an official letter landed through Matt's letterbox, informing him of his MBE. 'I squealed so loudly, I think I scared the cat,' he said. 'Personally it's very emotional and humbling. It sends out quite a powerful, positive message about queer culture.' Matt is particularly happy that his award comes off the back of his latest novel One Love which is all set in Manchester, over four days on Pride weeken
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