Three Maxonians have made the King's New Years Honours list.

A Paralympic gold medallist and a former England number one are among those to have made the cut.

The list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

Macclesfield resident Jennifer Anne Holl has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to cycling.

The 25-year-old won four medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris.

Originally from Scotland, Jenny came home with two golds, winning the Women's B 3000m Individual Pursuit and the Women's Road Race Tandem B, both with her teammate Sophie Unwin.

Jenny and Sophie also picked up a silver medal in the Women's Road Race Time Trial and a bronze in the Women's 1000m Time Trial.

The pair were among a dozen cycling heroes recognised in the list.

CEO for British Cycling, Jon Dutton OBE said: "On behalf of everyone at British Cycling, I'd like to congratulate all of those recognised for their services to cycling in the New Year Honours list and thank them for their contribution to our great sport. 

"It's fantastic to see our Olympic and Paralympic heroes recognised for their extraordinary achievements which brought joy to so many over the summer Games."

Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (Credit: British Cycling)

Also featured on the King's New Years Honours list 2025 is former England and Manchester City goalkeeper, Joseph Thomas Corrigan.

Now residing in Macclesfield, Joe has been made an MBE for services to charitable fundraising.

Joe spent much of his playing career at Maine Road, featuring just over 600 time for the Sky Blues in 18 years.

In this time, he helped the side to win two Football League Cups, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the FA Charity Shield.

He also represented the Three Lions on nine occasions between 1976 and 1982.

Outside of football, 'Big Joe' has had a long association with East Cheshire Hospice, having had friends and family who received care there.

A patron for the charity, he fronts fundraising campaigns and makes personal visits to patients who have been life-long City fans and even the occasional United fan.

Joe Corrigan (Credit: East Cheshire Hospice)

Last but certainly not least, Macclesfield resident Margo Cornish has been awarded an MBE for services to cancer charities.

Margo was appointed a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer in January 2020, following her support with BreastFest and the BooBee campaign, which she founded.

Asked why she first became involved with the charity, she said: "That's simple…because I was fed up of hearing about friends and friends of friends who had been diagnosed. I personally had a wake up call.

"Also, through my work with Maggie's Manchester, I noticed that there was a very high proportion of women living with breast cancer and have witnessed both the success stories and the tragedies, I felt I had to do more."

BooBee co-ordinates events to help spread awareness for Prevent Breast Cancer with the aim of making Manchester the best city in the country for awarenss of breast cancer in women.

This year, the campaign has raised over £60,000.

A spokesperson for Prevent Breast Cancer said: "A massive congratulations to our Patron Margo Cornish, who has been awarded an MBE for her services to cancer charities!

"Heading up the 2024 BooBee campaign, Margo and the Hives have helped raise over £60,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer this year."

Margo Cornish (Credit: Prevent Breast Cancer)