# Honouring Heroes Who Changed Lives

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-12T22:40:54+00:00
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## Resource

Lou Macari, Scotland legend and Manchester United icon, scoops an MBE for his football legacy and tireless work helping the homeless through The Macari Foundation. Radio star George Bowie gets the same honour for turning “Bits and Pieces” into a football anthem and raising over a million pounds for charity. Meanwhile, forensic anthropology pioneer Professor Lucina Hackman becomes a Dame for revolutionising UK mass fatality investigations. Also honoured: medical scientist Sir Andrew Morris, rugby star Ian Robertson, and dozens more from charities and community groups — a powerful salute to everyday heroes making real change across sport, science, media, and beyond. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23f46389081a6573

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