England cricket player Jos Buttler, who grew up in Wedmore, and former Axbridge mayor Mike Taylor have both received Queen's New Year Honours.

Buttler has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list following his heroics in helping England win the Cricket World Cup.

Buttler received the honour alongside three other members of the Cricket World Cup winning squad - Captain Eoin Morgan receives a CBE, Ben Stokes is appointed an OBE and Joe Root also receives an MBE.

Wicketkeeper and batsman Buttler broke the stumps to seal England's World Cup victory on home soil back in the summer (see red button below), and he has received his MBE for services to cricket. He grew up in Wedmore and now lives in London.

Mike Taylor moved to Axbridge with his wife and two daughters in 1987, and he has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community in Axbridge.

He was elected to Axbridge Town Council in 1991 and has served for nearly 30 years including three terms as mayor.