A string of high profile Boltonians have been awarded honorary degrees by the University of Bolton.
BBC journalist Clive Myrie, who grew up opposite Bolton Wanderers' old Burnden Park football stadium, has been awarded a doctorate in Social Science for his outstanding contribution to broadcasting, television and society. The Mastermind presenter has recently been praised for his coverage of the war between Russia and Ukraine, reporting live from Kyiv.
Addressing students and their families at a graduation ceremony in Bolton's Albert Halls, Clive said: “I am honoured and humbled to be here with you today. For those of you in recent months who have been wondering what the hell the bloke off Mastermind has been doing hanging around the war zone that is Ukraine, well actually I did have a life before Mastermind!
