LOCAL ACTRESS RECOGNISED IN KING’S NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST
Twickenham-based BAFTA winning actress Sarah Lancashire was awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours List
Sarah is famous for her roles in Happy Valley, Last Tango In Halifax and most recently the spy drama Black Doves alongside Keira Knightly and Ben Whishaw as well as her iconic character Raquel Watts in the ITV soap Coronation Street.
She described the accolade as an “unexpected delight”.
Dr Peter Thompson, CEO of NPL has also been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List in recognition of his services to science and technology.
Peter said: “Throughout my career I have worked with many extraordinarily talented colleagues, whose work has had incredible impact for society.
“I have always endeavoured to lead and learn from them in equal measure and this award is a celebration of our collective achievements.
“It has been, and continues to be, an honour to work with individuals passionate about making a difference. I have also been fortunate to have the support of my family, especially my wife Lindsay, with whom I share this Honour.”
For three decades, including nine years as CEO of NPL, Peter has been dedicated to leading world-class science, technology and engineering in an innovative and impact-focused way.
In 2020 his visionary approach saw him create and lead the Measurement for Recovery programme, which received over 700 applications from micro or small businesses and helped address their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interventions from NPL helped to deliver innovation, uncover efficiencies and bring confidence to decision making and investment to drive growth for UK industry.
At the beginning of 2024 he championed the creation and launch of NPL’s diversity and inclusion campaign Stronger Together Everyone Matters, which empowered those within NPL to share their stories to break down barriers, highlighting the diverse people who help NPL achieve extraordinary impact.
Prior to NPL he spent two decades in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and, as Head of the Science and Technology Counter Terrorism Centre, he led initiatives which saw him receive a CSA Commendation for inspirational leadership. He also led teams that engineered and embedded novel technologies for mission critical operations and, in 2003, the team were awarded the prestigious National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (NIMUC).
Marek Regan, PCSO was awarded the British Empire Medal (BME) for For Services to Community Sports recognising 12 years of tireless work with community partners to establish a safe environment for young and vulnerable people to take part in sport and other activities like the Hampton Rangers Junior Football Club.
His support was previously recognised by the Safer Neighbourhood Board by the Metropolitan Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley with an Excellence award for his work on a football project for girls in Hampton. His determination and imagination is helping to transform the lives of his players.
Natalie O’Rourke, Founder of Park Lane Stables in Teddington, said: “Absolutely chuffed to bits for Maz being honoured in The New Years list.
“Maz is a serving police officer in The Met and spends hours and hours of his spare time volunteering with young people like Woody so they can be included in football. Huge congratulations @marekregan.”