A veteran fundraiser from Northern Ireland said being recognised in the New Year Honours has ignited a spark to raise even more money for charity.Ivan Black, 62, from Co Tyrone, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to charitable fundraising in Northern Ireland.Mr Black said he started raising money for cancer charities 35 years ago after his brother Ian died from leukaemia at the age of 23.

A veteran fundraiser from Northern Ireland said being recognised in the New Year Honours has ignited a spark to raise even more money for charity.Ivan Black, 62, from Co Tyrone, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to charitable fundraising in Northern Ireland.Mr Black said he started raising money for cancer charities 35 years ago after his brother Ian died from leukaemia at the age of 23.