HITCHIN-BORN badminton player, Gail Emms, has been awarded an MBE for a career that saw her achieve international success at the very top of her game. The 32-year-old former athlete, along with partner Nathan Robertson, has been number one in the world at

HITCHIN-BORN badminton player, Gail Emms, has been awarded an MBE for a career that saw her achieve international success at the very top of her game.

The 32-year-old former athlete, along with partner Nathan Robertson, has been number one in the world at mixed doubles, All England Champion, Commonwealth gold medallist and Olympic silver medallist.