home town of Knutsford, Cheshire. On 4 April 2014, Knox was formally charged, and she appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court on 24 April. She pleaded not guilty, but changed her plea to guilty in January 2015. She was banned from driving for a year, as well as being fined £3,000 and £1,750 in costs. Awards and honours Knox was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours, for services to drama. References External links 1933 births Living people English television actresses English soap opera actresses Actresses from Oldham Members of the Order of the British Empire