A scientist from Whitland has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours List.

Professor Dawood Parker (pictured) received the MBE for services to science and international development.

As a scientist, the award was in recognition of the work he did in developing a device for measuring the oxygen levels in premature babies.

After leaving the University of London, he founded Melys Diagnostics in Whitland, but more recently has been working with the Institute of Physics to help scientists in developing countries to start their own businesses and improve their economic situation.

Professor Parker said he was 'very surprised' and 'honoured' to receive the award.

Elsewhere, there were awards for Christine Evans-Thomas and Shirley Williams.

Christine Evans-Thomas has continued the fundraising work of her son Adam, who died of leukaemia in 2004, and the Bucketful of Hope Appeal she founded has gone gone on to raise £500,000. She received the MBE for her services to cancer patients, but she dedicated it to her son Adam.

Meanwhile, choir leader Shirley Williams from Camrose was honoured with the BEM for services to music and developing the Landskers choirs.

Queen's Police Medal for chief constable

Dyfed Powys Police Chief Constable Jackie Roberts has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's Honours.

Ms Roberts began her career in South Wales Police in 1983. She transferred to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary in February 2005, where she was Assistant Chief Constable.

Ms Roberts joined Dyfed Powys Police in September 2009 as Deputy Chief Constable and was appointed Chief Constable in June 2012. Ms Roberts has made history as the first female Chief Officer in the Dyfed Powys Police.

Ms Roberts said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded the QPM - it really is an honour indeed. I have been privileged to have had a fantastic 29-year career in policing in Wales and Avon and Somerset and am looking forward to a few more years yet. It is lovely to get the the recognition for all the hard work, effort and sacrifice along the way, but I have to also thank all the staff who have worked so tirelessly along-side me for many years. I am very much looking forward to attending the Palace to receive my award."