A FORMER model turned journalist who writes primarily about education, body image and feminism is made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours today.

Natasha Devon, of Uxbridge Road, Acton, founded the charity Body Gossip, which works to improve the self-esteem and body confidence of people of all backgrounds and ages.

She writes regularly for The Sun, Cosmopolitan magazine and the Independent Online and appears on This Morning and Sky News.

Natasha uses her media profile to improve understanding of body image issues and mental health, as well as to campaign for better health and social care in education.

The Body Gossip Education Programme has been delivered to more than 100 schools and colleges.

Its Self Esteem Team has worked with almost 40,000 teenagers of both sexes, as well as hundreds of parents and teachers.

Two people who work with the Sikh community in Ealing are honoured with the British Empire Medal.

Harbans Kaur Sidhu, of Ickenham, and Narpinderjit Mann, of Hayes, are volunteer workers for United Sikhs, attending the Singh Sabha Gurdwara.

In 2010, a large numbers of homeless Indian nationals attended the Gurdwara, seeking immediate assistance both from the Gurdwara and the charity, United Sikhs.

Many were here illegally but wishing to return to India. However, they were financially unable to do so.

Working closely alongside UK Border Agency and Immigration Enforcement, United Sikhs assisted 235 people to return home. The pair acted as a crucial conduit between IE and individuals, arranging paperwork and meeting staff to progress cases.

Their determination to address the issue of homelessness in Ealing saw them forge links with the homeless charity St Mungo's and accompany their outreach officers on night visits across the borough.