Ellie Goulding says it "means the world" to continue a career she "truly loves" 12 years after her debut album was released.
The 35-year-old from North Herefordshire has received an honour at this year’s B-M-I London Awards, for her contribution to music and song writing.
Previous recipients of the President's Award include Noel Gallagher, Pink and Willie Nelson.
Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.