The Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022 has been released - and features a host of incredible people from across Greater Manchester.
There's a variety of amazing additions to the honours list this year, showcasing the very best the region has to officer. In Wigan, Coun David Molyneux, leader of Wigan council, has been handed an MBE f or services to local government and to the community.
Speaking about the award, he said: “I am extremely proud, privileged and honoured to be included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, especially in the year of the Platinum Jubilee.
I feel that I am not just accepting it on behalf of myself because all of my public service through the years has been supported by my wonderful family, friends and colleagues. READ MORE: "I am proud to represent my home town and borough in accepting this honour.” We spoke to some of the superstars featured on this year's honour's list to show off their outstanding work.
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