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Jon Brady

Deborah James 'incredibly honoured' after being given a damehood by the Queen

Broadcaster turned cancer campaigner Deborah James has been given a damehood by the Queen - days after she revealed she was "saying goodbye" following a years-long battle with bowel cancer.

The 40-year-old TV presenter has been given the honour after inspiring millions across the country and raising huge sums of cash for charity.

A statement issued by Downing Street on Thursday evening confirmed: "The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Damehood be conferred upon Deborah James."

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