Ex-England cricketer Devon Malcolm appointed OBE

Former England cricketer Devon Malcolm has been appointed OBE for his services to the sport.

The 62-year-old played at county level for Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire and took 128 Test wickets for England during the 1990s.

He was also recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for promoting diversity in cricket.

The ex-fast bowler has said of his career: "Eventually the love of cricket took me... all the way to international level."

Originally born in Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Malcolm started his professional career with Derbyshire in 1984.

Eventually going on the play for England, he notably took nine wickets for only 57 runs in 1994 in a test match against at The Oval.

Since retiring in 2003, he remained in the game, and is president of Brixworth Cricket Club in Northamptonshire

He also works with the England and Wales Cricket Board to encourage more black children to play the sport.

A Northamptonshire Police volunteer has also been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Henny Cameron has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to the community.

Since volunteering with the force in 2012, she has been involved in the organisation of the annual County Schools' Challenge, which helps pupils learn about important social issues.

She said: "I am overwhelmed but very honoured to have received the British Empire Medal."

Her voluntary role followed her retirement from the force's IT department.

In the Country Schools' Challenge students are given a social problem and must come up with proposed solutions.

Themes have included road safety, knife crime, violence against women and girls and internet safety, with the winners designing apps, books, graffiti art and games.

The challenge involves more than 30 schools and 4000 students annually.

She said one of her favourite aspects of the event was "seeing the young people involved grow in confidence every year as the competition progresses".

She added: "Their enthusiasm and creativity always blows me away and it's fantastic to be a part of their journey."

Northamptonshire Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet said: "The enthusiasm and commitment she demonstrates is endless and she is fully deserving of this British Empire Medal."

Other people in Northamptonshire awarded honours include:

• Dr Jamie Clarke, chief executive officer, Tove Learning Trust, appointed OBE for service to education
• Sally Jones, Chair, Northamptonshire Carers, appointed MBE for services to carers
• Laura Clarke, head teacher, Rowan Gate Primary School, Wellingborough, appointed MBE for services to special educational needs
• Rory O'Connor, from Corby, charity director, Royal Air Forces Association, appointed MBE for services to the Royal Air Force
• PC Junior Anderson of Northamptonshire Police, awarded a BEM for services to policing and to the community
• Leslie Patterson awarded a BEM for services to the community in Northampton
• Philip Wells from Northampton, assistant chief officer Bedfordshire Police, awarded a BEM for services to policing

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