Equestrian Mary King made MBE

Devon equestrian Mary King has been made an MBE in this year's New Year's Honours.

Mary won a team silver medal when she appeared at the Olympics for for the sixth time this summer.

She told BBC Radio Devon that receiving an MBE was a secret wish of hers and she was delighted it had now happened.

Meanwhile, professor Brian Golding, the Met Office's director of forecasting and research development has been appointed OBE for his work in predicting hazardous weather.

Prof Golding lives in Sidmouth and is also a member of the External Advisory Committee of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Exeter University.

Canon Librarian at Exeter Cathedral, Ann Barwood has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM), for her voluntary services.

Ann, from Exminster, spent her professional career in the firlds of social care and health.

Jean Bradford from Teignmouth, who is the founder of the South Devon Seabird Trust, has been appointed MBE for services to animal welfare.