Lee Castleton, one of those wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal, has received an OBE.
Mr Castleton ran a post office in Bridlington.
He was played by former Hollyoaks actor Will Mellor in the ITV drama Mr Bates v The Post Office.
Mr Castleton said that the fight for justice was still continuing for many.
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The NHS has released a detailed briefing regarding the planned closure of the care unit at Bridlington Hospital, citing a shift towards community-based care and the withdrawal of pandemic-era funding.
A Bridlington councillor has warned that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays could cause reputational damage and complex operational challenges for the local hospitality sector.
North Yorkshire Police are inviting the community to a special event on Marine Drive this Wednesday to learn how to protect Scarborough's coastal wildlife.
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