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First female firefighter in Northern Ireland

Heather Smart became the first female firefighter in Northern Ireland in 1991 and retired earlier in 2018. Smart will receive an MBE in the latest New Year’s honours. She reportedly paved the way for the now 62 women in the firefighting service in Northern Ireland. Interim chief fire officer Alan Walmsley said she was a “passionate advocate and ambassador” for other female members of the force. He said it was a “fitting recognition” for her services.

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British divers involved in rescue of Thai boys trapped in cave
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First female firefighter in Northern Ireland
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Terror attack responders in London and Manchester
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Father of domestic violence victim honoured
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Dr Helen Pankhurst, Emmeline Pankhurst’s great-granddaughter, honoured for services to gender equality
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Mike Peters, a Welsh rocker awarded for services to cancer charity
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Businesswoman behind African childbirth charities made a dame
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"Bodies" (19 October)
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"Pain Hustlers" (27 October)
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"Fair Play" (6 October)