Six Lancashire business figures have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Dr John Cater, vice-chancellor of Edge Hill University, receives a CBE for services to higher education and teacher training. Dr Cater is the longest-serving head of a United Kingdom higher education institution, having been appointed in 1993.
Leyland-based Nigel Whitehead, group managing director programmes and support at BAE Systems, receives a CBE for services to vocational education and skills.
Christine Conder, community network volunteer, and Prof Barry Forde, chief executive of Broadband for the Rural North, both receive MBEs for services to superfast broadband in rural communities.
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