Jo Cox ‘hero’ receives posthumous award

    Photo Credit - PA

    The man credited as a “hero” for attempting to save the life of murdered MP Jo Cox has received a posthumous award from the queen.

    Bernard Kenny was stabbed as he intervened when Thomas Mair attacked Mrs Cox in Birstall in June 2016.

    The 79-year-old died of cancer in August, two months after he was honoured for his bravery.

    His widow Doreen Kenny was presented with the George Medal by the Queen during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday, 7 November.

    More from Local and National News

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm