THREE Herefordshire residents have been named in the Queen's birthday honours list.

Catherine Peers, from Hereford, has been awarded an MBE for her services to the Hereford Garrison Play School and Creche.

Margery Bennett, of Ledbury, has also been appointed an MBE for her services to the voluntary sector.

And Godfrey William Davis, the chair of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority, has been awarded the MBE for services to local government.

He comes from Hereford.