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KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

The King's Birthday Honours List has been announced for 2026, including lots of inspirational people from across the region

King's Birthday Honours

King’s Birthday Honours shine spotlight on North East’s quiet heroes

Here is a list of every named person from County Durham King's Birthday Honours List for 2026.

Here is a list of every named person from County Durham King's Birthday Honours List for 2026.

KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

King's Birthday Honours

The 13 people from County Durham named on King's Birthday Honours list 2026

King Charles III has unveiled the Birthday Honours list.

King Charles III has unveiled the Birthday Honours list.

KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

King's Birthday Honours

All the recipients of King's Birthday Honours in North East and North Yorkshire

Jill Scott arrives at the Stadium of Light.

Jill Scott arrives at the Stadium of Light.

Jill Scott 'in a lot of pain' after finishing mammoth Sport Relief challenge

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over death of Vicky Glass in 2000

Paul Doherty is wanted by Cheshire Police

Paul Doherty is wanted by Cheshire Police

Man with links to Darlington wanted by police on recall to prison

Weardale heritage railway service to Witton-le-Wear.

Weardale heritage railway service to Witton-le-Wear.

The 'beautiful' County Durham village with a medieval castle and a nature reserve

Gary Pendleton, from Durham, had a heart attack after coming home from the gym.

Gary Pendleton, from Durham, had a heart attack after coming home from the gym.

Durham man’s heart attack after gym session led to cardiac arrest on way to hospital

Cannabis smuggler Laura Brady

Cannabis smuggler Laura Brady

Cleaner who smuggled kilos of cannabis to lose job, home and freedom

Alex with his son Alex junior, who was three-months-old at the time of the accident

Alex with his son Alex junior, who was three-months-old at the time of the accident

Darlington teen recalls moment dad left paralysed after hitting rock in river jump

Police are trying to trace the movements of a black Mercedes car on the day PC Jess Turnbull was killed in the line of duty.

Police are trying to trace the movements of a black Mercedes car on the day PC Jess Turnbull was killed in the line of duty.

Police piecing together movements of black Mercedes after A189 crash killed officer

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Spennymoor cheers on Jill Scott as crowds armed with England flags line the streets

Mum of 'murdered' baby 'found son seriously ill when partner screamed for help'

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

Shipwreck survivor’s letter among rare items in North Yorkshire auction

Mum gave disabled son drug-laced blackcurrant drink which caused death in suicide bid

Darlington Memorial Hospital Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington Memorial Hospital Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

County Durham NHS trust has a culture of 'turning a blind eye' watchdogs find

Joshua Donnelly, 22, has been jailed

Joshua Donnelly, 22, has been jailed

Man who launched kitchen knife stab attack at Flamingo Land caravan park jailed

The location of the proposed McDonalds restaurant at Scotch Corner. Photo: Google.

The location of the proposed McDonalds restaurant at Scotch Corner. Photo: Google.

North Yorkshire Council

McDonald's plan for Scotch Corner drive-thru put on hold amid road capacity concerns

A gun was found in a bin on Chestnut Grove in Thornaby.

A gun was found in a bin on Chestnut Grove in Thornaby.

North East teenager charged with 'intent to endanger life' after gun found in bin

News

Girl, 12, taken to hospital after being struck by car in County Durham

Peterlee thug battered a supposed friend with a claw hammer

Peterlee thug battered a supposed friend with a claw hammer

County Durham thug battered friend with a claw hammer at his home for ‘liking girls’

The Rainbow Summer Solstice Fayre will take place at The Witham in Barnard Castle on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm

The Rainbow Summer Solstice Fayre will take place at The Witham in Barnard Castle on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm

Event boasting stalls, food and live music to arrive in County Durham next weekend

Sarah Frost, 29, and son Albie.

Sarah Frost, 29, and son Albie.

County Durham mum gives birth on car's back seat at Esso garage on dash to hospital

Northgate House mast

Northgate House mast

Relief as signal restored in Darlington after ten-day outage left town disconnected

Albanian cannabis farmer Olsi Halili given short prison sentence and may then be deported back to his homeland

Albanian cannabis farmer Olsi Halili given short prison sentence and may then be deported back to his homeland

Albanian man caught tending Chilton cannabis grow worth up to £73k could be deported

The incident took place near Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough

The incident took place near Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough

Two women taken to hospital after incident leaves street taped off

Samantha Todd, owner of Cockerton Fisheries

Samantha Todd, owner of Cockerton Fisheries

Cockerton Fisheries aiming for a hat-trick win after making Best Chippy shortlist

Jill Scott arrives in Bishop Auckland on her 'Coming Home' Comic Relief challenge.

Jill Scott arrives in Bishop Auckland on her 'Coming Home' Comic Relief challenge.

Jill Scott arrives in Bishop Auckland four HOURS late after gruelling 111-mile cycle

Professor Steve Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Teesside University; Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University; North East Mayor Kim McGuinness; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham

Professor Steve Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Teesside University; Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University; North East Mayor Kim McGuinness; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham

North East universities unite on £22.5m fund to turn research into jobs

Sean Scotter committed two house burglaries hours apart in June last year while awaiting sentence for other similar offences

Sean Scotter committed two house burglaries hours apart in June last year while awaiting sentence for other similar offences

Durham Crown Court

Man with 'bad record' for burglary struck at two Durham homes only hours apart

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as North East users report being logged out of accounts

The trustees of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mike Butterwick, and the mayor of Darlington, Cllr Helen Crumbie, at the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service

The trustees of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mike Butterwick, and the mayor of Darlington, Cllr Helen Crumbie, at the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Royal seal of approval for Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway

People have a right to be deeply disturbed at what's happening at their hospital

Matt Vickers MP Shailendra and Versha Shoti Middleton St George

Matt Vickers MP Shailendra and Versha Shoti Middleton St George

MP told of soaring costs facing Darlington village shop and post office

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

County Durham tourism nears £1.5bn growth with 22 million visitors - new figures

Where is the best place to eat in Durham if you are visiting for the Regatta?

Where is the best place to eat in Durham if you are visiting for the Regatta?

Hungry after the racing? The best restaurants in Durham for Regatta weekend 2026

All the roads closed in and around Darlington this weekend.

All the roads closed in and around Darlington this weekend.

Six Darlington roads set to be closed over the weekend - including Faverdale

Northumberland Miners' Picnic - everything you need to know.

Northumberland Miners' Picnic - everything you need to know.

Free event celebrating region's past to take place this weekend

Parking for Durham Regatta.

Parking for Durham Regatta.

Where to park your car for the 193rd Durham Regatta - and where to avoid

The site of the proposed cabins near Richmond. Photo: LDRS.

The site of the proposed cabins near Richmond. Photo: LDRS.

North Yorkshire Council

Opposition mounts to plans for eight holiday cabin development near riverside path

Spennymoor Post Office in County Durham is set to relocate to a new premises at 43 Cheapside

Spennymoor Post Office in County Durham is set to relocate to a new premises at 43 Cheapside

Main post office in County Durham town set to move to former bank building

Carl Bainbridge, of Bishop Auckland, has been ordered to pay £946 in fines and costs after being found guilty of abandoning a motor vehicle in a town car park

Carl Bainbridge, of Bishop Auckland, has been ordered to pay £946 in fines and costs after being found guilty of abandoning a motor vehicle in a town car park

Bishop Auckland man fined for abandoning vehicle in County Durham car park

Police have praised the bravery of rape victim who reported the actions of her attacker David McDonald, which helped to ensure his conviction at Durham Crown Court

Police have praised the bravery of rape victim who reported the actions of her attacker David McDonald, which helped to ensure his conviction at Durham Crown Court

Durham Constabulary

Police praise brave victim for helping to gain conviction of County Durham rapist

The trustees of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mike Butterwick, and the mayor of Darlington, Cllr Helen Crumbie, at the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Royal seal of approval for Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway

People have a right to be deeply disturbed at what's happening at their hospital

Professor Steve Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Teesside University; Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University; North East Mayor Kim McGuinness; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham

North East universities unite on £22.5m fund to turn research into jobs

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People have a right to be deeply disturbed at what's happening at their hospital

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over death of Vicky Glass in 2000

King’s Birthday Honours shine spotlight on North East’s quiet heroes

Social rent council housing to be built on former County Durham school site

Landlords of North Yorkshire pub step down with a 'heavy heart' after nine years

Newcastle's 'awkward' position despite strong Lewis Hall statement over Man Utd

Shoppers offered up to 50 per cent off as big-name fashion favourites open store

Sport

Mark Beck has returned to Darlington

Huge Darlington transfer boost as Mark Beck returns to Quakers

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall has been the subject of transfer speculation relating to Manchester United

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall has been the subject of transfer speculation relating to Manchester United

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle's 'awkward' position despite strong Lewis Hall statement over Man Utd

Former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier

Former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier

Newcastle United FC

Former Newcastle star left 'angry and betrayed' after unexpected development

Former Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards

Former Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards

Middlesbrough FC

Rob Edwards was warned & ex-Middlesbrough head coach should have seen this coming

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Spennymoor cheers on Jill Scott as crowds armed with England flags line the streets

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Professor Steve Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Teesside University; Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University; North East Mayor Kim McGuinness; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham

Professor Steve Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), Teesside University; Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University; North East Mayor Kim McGuinness; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham

North East universities unite on £22.5m fund to turn research into jobs

Matt Vickers MP Shailendra and Versha Shoti Middleton St George

Matt Vickers MP Shailendra and Versha Shoti Middleton St George

MP told of soaring costs facing Darlington village shop and post office

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

County Durham tourism nears £1.5bn growth with 22 million visitors - new figures

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

Shipwreck survivor’s letter among rare items in North Yorkshire auction

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

UK home and garden retail giant collapsed into administration owing £803m, with 2,300 jobs lost

Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m

Building My Skills in action

Building My Skills in action

New careers partnership across region will connect schools and businesses

Ghetto Golf is relaunching in Newcastle following a rebrand

Ghetto Golf is relaunching in Newcastle following a rebrand

North East mini golf venue announces closure amid mounting 'hospitality pressures'

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The trustees of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mike Butterwick, and the mayor of Darlington, Cllr Helen Crumbie, at the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service

The trustees of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mike Butterwick, and the mayor of Darlington, Cllr Helen Crumbie, at the presentation of the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Royal seal of approval for Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

Shipwreck survivor’s letter among rare items in North Yorkshire auction

Pupils from St Godric’s holding a Sacriston brick found within the foundations.

Pupils from St Godric’s holding a Sacriston brick found within the foundations.

Children 'amazed' as wartime shelter found under County Durham playground

End of an era as North East Metro fleet nears retirement after 46 years

Bolton Castle in North Yorkshire will open a new exhibition on Mary Queen of Scots, exploring the life and legacy of the historic monarch within the castle where she once stayed.

Bolton Castle in North Yorkshire will open a new exhibition on Mary Queen of Scots, exploring the life and legacy of the historic monarch within the castle where she once stayed.

Cultural attractions

Historic North Yorkshire Castle to showcase Mary Queen of Scots artefacts

North Yorkshire promoter for Whitby 60s Festival, Chris Wood

North Yorkshire promoter for Whitby 60s Festival, Chris Wood

North Yorkshire's Whitby 60s Festival celebrates record success

Culture & Lifestyle

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Crowds turned out in Spennymoor for Jill Scott

Spennymoor cheers on Jill Scott as crowds armed with England flags line the streets

The Rainbow Summer Solstice Fayre will take place at The Witham in Barnard Castle on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm

The Rainbow Summer Solstice Fayre will take place at The Witham in Barnard Castle on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm

Event boasting stalls, food and live music to arrive in County Durham next weekend

Samantha Todd, owner of Cockerton Fisheries

Samantha Todd, owner of Cockerton Fisheries

Cockerton Fisheries aiming for a hat-trick win after making Best Chippy shortlist

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

Michelle Gorman and Cllr Karen Allison at the The Light Durham

County Durham tourism nears £1.5bn growth with 22 million visitors - new figures

Where is the best place to eat in Durham if you are visiting for the Regatta?

Where is the best place to eat in Durham if you are visiting for the Regatta?

Hungry after the racing? The best restaurants in Durham for Regatta weekend 2026

Northumberland Miners' Picnic - everything you need to know.

Northumberland Miners' Picnic - everything you need to know.

Free event celebrating region's past to take place this weekend

Weardale heritage railway service to Witton-le-Wear.

Weardale heritage railway service to Witton-le-Wear.

The 'beautiful' County Durham village with a medieval castle and a nature reserve

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Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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