A big congratulations to the five Herefordshire residents recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year’s Honours.

• Philip Chandler was appointed an MBE for services to the community in Herefordshire.
• Ellen Somme was appointed an MBE for services to vulnerable children.
• Lyndsey Evans was appointed a BEM for services to the community in South Wye, Herefordshire.
• Rosemary Webb was appointed a BEM for services to the community in Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire.
• Louise Wright was appointed a BEM for services to business and to the community in Hereford.