Honour for Joe Longthorne
One of Hull's favourite sons has been made an MBE.
Singer and fundraiser Joe Longthorne has been given the award in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
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Joe Longthorne
Joe, who has recovered from leukaemia and a bone marrow transplant, said: "I am extremely glad I am still here to receive it."
The 57-year-old singer had been honoured for his charity work for organisations including the Variety Club of Great Britain, Cancer Research UK and DCWC (Development of Children and Women Centre) Nepal.
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Joe, who lives in Blackpool, said: "To say I am delighted would be an understatement.
"It’s all the more dear to me as it comes in this very special Jubilee year.
"It will help me raise more money for charity. I’m over the moon."
Comments
by WhoMeNever
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:45AM
“Hmmmm, obviously a popular guy.”
by Mark_Hull_65
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:10AM
“Idea even.”
by Mark_Hull_65
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:09AM
“"I dont like Joe longthorn or his family. They take more from the state in benefits than Joe has ever given to charity or paid in tax."
How is that even vaguely relevant?
As far as I'm aware I've never heard Mr Longthorne's warblings and I have no desire to do so but quite why he should be held responsible for the employment status of his family I have no ides.”
by smoothkettle
Monday, June 18 2012, 10:51AM
“The rating arrows make me chuckle. Froggy39 points out the charity work that this guy has done (and he has) and points out national media's constant digging at our city. -39? Really.
I dont like Joe longthorn or his family. They take more from the state in benefits than Joe has ever given to charity or paid in tax.”
by bangemdown
Monday, June 18 2012, 10:35AM
“Or perhaps his Cilla Black, In my humble opinion (and I'm not Queen Lizzytots II before you ask - LOLz) his best impression.
That scouse matchmaker from the 80s. That one.”
by bangemdown
Monday, June 18 2012, 10:32AM
“I hope to hell he salutes Auld Lillybet and gives her his best Shirley Bassey - other wise I'll be setting up a petition to have his Membership revoked.”
by Defarge
Monday, June 18 2012, 10:26AM
“Of course, anyone who genuinely goes out of their way to raise money for charity deserves our respect - but so far as MBEs are concerned, I really can't understand why Jean Bishop (aka "The Bee Lady") whose story was reported in this newspaper last Friday hasn't already been awarded one.”
by opinionhated
Monday, June 18 2012, 9:43AM
“Moron Brings Embarrassment”
by crossplot
Monday, June 18 2012, 9:36AM
“Looking at these comments "our Joe" is not as well liked as the media would portray! Perhaps thats why he lives in Blackpool!”
by IanDixonCott
Sunday, June 17 2012, 7:38PM
“Sorry froggy39 but he's just a thug from a family who have watched too many episodes of The Sopranos.”