UNSUNG heroes from Leigh and police officers in Greater Manchester Police have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Leading logistician Claire Hughes, from Leigh, was awarded an MBE for her contribution as a career manager at HMNB Devonport.

Lynda Fairhurst, who previously worked as head of lifelong learning at Oldham Council, has been awarded an OBE for services to further education.

Foster carer Edward Davenport, from Leigh, was granted an MBE for services to children and families.

Two Greater Manchester Police officers have also received the Queen’s Police Medal in the honours list.

Chief superintendent John O’Hare who is currently responsible for the force’s specialist operations branch joined GMP in 1994.

He has managed most of the major events across Greater Manchester during the past 10 years.

In his early career John was the youngest police diver in the country.

Recently he was an acting assistant chief constable and led the high-profile multi-agency response to the Boxing Day floods in 2015.

He said: “It is really humbling and I can only justify the nomination by accepting the award on behalf of the fantastic police officers, police staff, key partners and community activists who have supported me over the last 30 years.”

He was also involved in the debrief process in America after the Boston Marathon bombing.

A second officer, a sergeant, who cannot be named because of the operational work they carry out also received the QPM.

Chief constable Ian Hopkins said: “I am delighted that both officers have been recognised for their outstanding work in very different areas of policing.

“Over many years they have both provided exceptional service to the people of Greater Manchester.”

This year’s list recognises more than 1,000 people for commitment to public service.

The honourees this year also include policeman Keith Palmer, who was killed after confronting the Westminster attacker outside Parliament, and the heroic passer-by Bernard Kenny, who was stabbed trying to protect MP Jo Cox.

We would love to hear from those from Leigh recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Email lauren.hirst@nqnw.co.uk.