new year's honours

Devon & Cornwall Police officer awarded MBE for services to policing

A Devon & Cornwall Police officer has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to policing in the New Year Honours List.

Temporary Inspector Mark Ruston, who has served with the Force for 26 years, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in policing. He has led multiple multi-agency responses to civil major incidents and has worked across...

Council leader Tudor Evans awarded an OBE in New Year’s Honours

Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, has been awarded the OBE in the New Year’s Honours for political service and service to local government.

Councillor Evans said: “This is a big surprise but obviously I’m delighted. It is a great honour for me personally but I always say that I lead a team. What we have achieved in Plymouth is thanks to all my colleagues over the...