Food and drink lead Surrey pair to New Year Honours list

Food and drink have led two Surrey residents to recognition in the New Year Honours list.

Enam Ali, from Kingswood, has been awarded an OBE  for services to the Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant industry.

And Michael Hardman, from Reigate, has received the same honour for services to the Campaign for Real Ale and to the brewing industry.

Other Surrey residents honoured include Catherine Anne Townsend Storrs Cullis, of Dorking, awarded an OBE for services to the conservation of ecclesiastical heritage.

Alan Cottle, of Godstone, receives an MBE for services to children and young people with special needs in Surrey.

Jean Combes, from Ashtead, receives an OBE or services to phenology.