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flag Twins Dean and Ryan Appleton honored with British Empire Medals for lifesaving volunteer work as first responders.

flag Identical twins Dean and Ryan Appleton from Tiptree have been awarded British Empire Medals in the 2026 New Year Honours for their volunteer work as community first responders with the East of England Ambulance Service Trust. flag Despite full-time careers as chartered surveyors, they dedicate 80 to 100 hours monthly to responding to emergencies in Clacton and Colchester, co-founding the region’s most active community responder group in 2012. flag They provided 24/7 support during the pandemic and have been credited with saving at least four lives, including Dean’s Hidden Gem Award. flag Both emphasize the personal importance of their work, which remains central to their lives.

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