The actress, best known for playing landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, was recognised for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.

It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’ ...

A number of celebrities from the world of sport, TV, film and entertainment have been honoured this year including The Who ...

David Beckham has called it "truly humbling" and an "emotional moment" to be made a knight in the King's Birthday Honours.The ...