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The Independent UK
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Anthony Brown

Former Hearts chair Ann Budge savours becoming an OBE in New Year Honours

Former Hearts chair Ann Budge (Andrew Milligan/PA). - (PA Archive)

Ann Budge said being made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) was a “very nice” way to wrap up her “incredible” time as Hearts chair after she was honoured for her services to sport and the community.

The 77-year-old Edinburgh businesswoman has been recognised in the New Year Honours along with former Celtic full-back Jim Craig and ex-Celtic owner Fergus McCann.

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