New Year Honours in the Anglia region
Dozens of people across the Anglia region have been given honours by the Queen in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
Northampton headteacher to be officially known as 'Sir' after receiving knighthood
A number of people from our region have been recognised as part of the New Year's honours list.
Among them is Michael Griffiths.
He's the headmaster of Northampton School for Boys so is used to being called 'sir' - which is now his official title, after being awarded a knighthood for his services to education.
Speaking to ITV News Anglia, Mr Griffiths said that he was shocked to receive the honour:
"I couldn't really believe it, as I suspect is the response of most people."
"It's great for the education profession as a whole, and it's a great thing for my own school."
Click below for the full list of New Year Honours in each of the counties in the Anglia region:
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Sale of the Century's Nicholas Parsons honoured with CBE
He became famous for hosting Anglia Television's Sale of the Century quiz show and now at 90 Nicholas Parsons has been given a CBE.
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New Year Honours for people in Suffolk
A number of people from Suffolk have been included in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
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New Year Honours for people in Hertfordshire
A selection of people in Hertfordshire have been given honours in the 2013 New Year Honours list.