SEVERAL people from Monmouthshire have been honoured on the 2014 Queen's New Year's Honours List for their services to society.

Among those featuring on the list is Professor Susan Ellen Bale who was awarded an OBE for her services to nursing and nursing research. Professor Bale is the director of research and development and co-ordnates and oversees research in the health board.

Professor Bale said: "I'm absolutely thrilled and delighted to receive an OBE.

"I've had a fantastic career in nursing over the past 38 years. It has been a privilege to be a nurse and to contribute to nursing research, practice and education."

Councillor Ned Heywood has also been recognised with an MBE for his services to the community in Chepstow and the Wye Valley.

Brian Mahony, director of the Forest Enterprise England has been recognised for his services to Forestry, the Environment and Recreation.

The Queen's Voluntary Reserves Medal was awarded to Colonel Alastair James Cooper, T.D. of the Royal Engineers (Militia), Army Reserve.

Mrs Julie Brown, a ward sister from Nevill Hall Hospital, is being honoured with an MBE for her services to nursing and stroke services in Wales.

Mrs Rosemary Butler AM who is the presiding officer for the National Assembly for Wales, is being honoured with a DBE for her political and public services particularly to women.