Kevin Adams was born and raised on the island and became its Chief Fire Officer in 2008, after first volunteering for the service back in 1989.

Man from Sark receives British Empire Medal for services to the island

Marlene Place was named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List after her work with military veterans in Guernsey.

Guernsey nurse honoured for work with the Armed Forces

Max Woosey will reach a milestone 500th night camping outside tonight (August 10)

A 12-year-old boy has spent almost two years camping in his garden to raise money for Devon hospice 

A number of people from across Cumbria and the south of Scotland have been selected to receive a British Empire Medal for their services. 

Catherine Mitchell was awarded a British Empire Medal after cleaning Annan police station for more than 32 years. 

Colin Taylor BEM has set up two charities. He received his medal locally, because he was too ill to travel to London.