The King's New Years Honours list has been released.

The list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

More than a dozen Cheshire residents feature on the 2026 edition, from Euro-winning Lionesses to education champions.

Without further ado, here is every local to make the cut.

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Kathrine Helen Cowell OBE DL (Wilmslow) - Chair, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. For services to the NHS

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Dr Jonathan Hague (Neston) - Executive, Unilever, and chair, Liverpool City Region Innovation Board. For services to research, innovation and economic development

Professor Martin James Humphries FMedSci (Alderley Edge) - Professor of Biochemistry, University of Manchester. For services to bioscience

Linda Susan Jones (Wilmslow) - Chief Executive Officer, Prospere Learning Trust. For services to education

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Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Professor Alan Keith Boyd FMedSci (Alderley Edge) - President and chief executive officer, Boyd Consultants. For services to gene therapy and to medical education

Susan Clare Briegal (Warrington) - Lately chief executive officer, World Netball and chair, North West Rowing Council. For services to sport

Professor Peter Farrell (Warrington) - Construction management Professor Emeritus, University of Greater Manchester. For services to higher education and to the construction industry

Alex Greenwood (Wilmslow) - For services to association football

Bernard Owen Morgan (Crewe) - Volunteer, Imperial War Museum. For services to volunteering and to history

Kylie Melissa Spark (Altrincham) - Chief executive officer, Inspiring Learners Multi-Academy Trust, Cheshire. For services to education

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Margaret Clarke (Crewe) - Foster carer. For services to foster care

Geoffrey Wellens (Chester) - For services to heritage and to the community in Middleton, Greater Manchester

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