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Michael Eavis is awarded a knighthood and Jilly Cooper receives a damehood

By Sarah Bell

BBC News

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis and bestselling writer Jilly Cooper are among those recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours list.

Actress Emilia Clarke is named MBE alongside England goalkeeper Mary Earps, while captain Millie Bright and singer Leona Lewis become OBEs.

Ex-rugby league players Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield become CBEs for raising awareness of motor neurone disease.

Founder of pub chain JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, receives a knighthood.

Eavis also receives a knighthood and becomes Sir Michael, while Cooper, now Dame Jilly, is given a damehood in the honours list - which recognises the achievements of hundreds of people across the UK.

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Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow, pictured at the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds marathon in May, receive CBEs