New Year's Honours
Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists are among the people from the region who have been awards in the New Year honours.
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by Derek Proud
Olympic and paralympic gold medalists are among those given awards in the New Year's Honours' List.
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Paralympic gold medallist Josef Craig has described 2012 as "the best year of my life".
The 15-year-old swimmer, from South Shields, is among those recognised in the New Year Honours list. He has been awarded an MBE for services to Paralympic Sport.
He said: "I'm really proud of everything that's happened and I feel really honoured that I've been part of such a big part of the year.
"An MBE is one of the greatest honours a person can be bestowed on them. For me to be even considered to have one, I feel utterly privileged and honoured."
Craig hit the headlines in the summer when he won Paralympic gold and broke the world record in the Men's 400 freestyle event at London 2012.
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New Year Honours announced
The 2013 New Year Honours list has been announced, including many from the North East and North Yorkshire.
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