A road sweeper from Co Antrim said he thinks it is his determination to always go the extra mile which has led to him being awarded the British Empire Medal.
Stephen Burns has been cleaning up the streets of Portglenone for two decades and has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
The 56-year-old, who works for Mid and East Antrim Council, said he originally thought it was a wind up when he was told about the honour.
