Leicestershire Legends Honored

England rugby icon Emily Scarratt, who led the Red Roses to World Cup glory and now coaches Loughborough Lightning, has been honored with an OBE. Meanwhile, Leicester Tigers legend Kevin Sinfield, knighted for his tireless fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease — inspired by his friend Rob Burrow — is set to complete his seventh and final ultramarathon. The MND community, including Rob’s widow Lindsey, hailed Sinfield as a true champion. Also recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours: Professor Melanie Davies, made a Dame for her groundbreaking work in diabetes, alongside other Leicestershire heroes — celebrating excellence in sport, charity, and medicine. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c423529ded38f86