OBE for Birmingham 'Neighbourhood Watch Champion'

Maureen has been praised for her work in getting rid of anti-social behaviour in Stockland Green. Credit: ITV News Central

A woman who has devoted her life to preventing crime in Birmingham is among those who've been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours List.

72-year-old Maureen Meehan from Stockland Green has been awarded the OBE for co-ordinating her local Neighbourhood Watch for over 25 years.

Her work included an alleyway clean up programme which has helped get rid of anti-social behaviour in the area.