A man who suffered 25 years of rough sleeping and alcoholism is to receive an OBE in recognition of his services to homeless people.
Jimmy Carlson will today visit Buckingham Palace - less than a mile from where he used to sleep rough on London's Embankment.
Mr Carlson dedicated his life to improving homelessness services in 1996 when he became abstinent after suffering 23 years of alcohol addiction. Over the past 16 years, the 65-year old has advocated the importance of listening to the experienc...
