New Year Honours for Shropshire residents

Four people from Shropshire have been recognised in the Queen's Honours List.

People are nominated by members of the public, government departments or the Royal Family.

The list is a chance for recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions in their field throughout the year.

MBE

• Wendy Jane Nicholson. National Lead Nurse for Children Young People and Families, Public Health England. For services to Nursing for Children and Young People. (Market Drayton, Shropshire).

BEM British Empire Medal

• William Edward Bowen. For services to the community in Oswestry. (Oswestry, Shropshire)
• Joan Kerry. For services to the community in Clun, Shropshire. (Craven Arms, Shropshire)
• Charles Pearson. Special Sergeant, West Mercia Constabulary. For services to Policing. (Shropshire)