THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there’s a number of people across Wiltshire who have been highlighted for the invaluable work they do in the county.

The list showcases the achievements and dedication of those who have gone above and beyond for their community and it includes volunteers, public workers, sports people and business people.

Some of those honoured in the list include Dr Peter Anthony Thompson for his services to science and technology and Michael John Perrin, president of Melksham Town Football Club, for services to grassroots football.

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Commanders of the Order of the British Empire

• Dr Peter Anthony Thompson, chief executive officer at National Physical Laboratory. For services to Science and Technology (Salisbury)

• Peter Alexander Clegg, senior partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. For services to architecture (Chippenham, Wiltshire)

• Carole Gould, campaigner and co-founder of Killed Women. For services to the victims of domestic violence and their families (Calne, Wiltshire)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire

• Richard Livesey, scientific adviser, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence (Salisbury, Wiltshire)

• Dr Petra Claire Farquhar Oyston, fellow, defence science and technology laboratory. For services to Science and Defence (Salisbury, Wiltshire)

Members of the Order of the British Empire

• Laura Anne Lillian Ward-Ongley, founder and global chief executive officer, EXEAT. For services to international trade, to sustainability
and to women in business (Salisbury, Wiltshire)

• Rachel Luise Yates, director of clinical improvement, GIRFT Programme. For services to clinical quality improvement and patient safety
(Swindon)

• Michael John Perrin, president of Melksham Town Football Club. For services to grassroots football and to the community in Melksham.