People from across the UK have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their charitable dedication to their communities.Among them are Gail and Jason O'Shea, both 58, from Brentwood, Essex, who are made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs) for charitable services to terminally and seriously ill children - having co-founded Wipe Away Those Tears.In 18 years, they have supported more than one thousand children - raising over £1.5 million for their needs.

People from across the UK have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their charitable dedication to their communities.Among them are Gail and Jason O'Shea, both 58, from Brentwood, Essex, who are made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs) for charitable services to terminally and seriously ill children - having co-founded Wipe Away Those Tears.In 18 years, they have supported more than one thousand children - raising over £1.5 million for their needs.