Hugo Duncan dedicates MBE honour to late mother who raised him on her own

Hugo Duncan, singer and BBC broadcaster has been made an MBE for services to Entertainment and to the community in Northern Ireland (Liam McBurney/PA) -

Singer and radio presenter Hugo Duncan has dedicated his New Year Honour to his late mother, who raised him as a single parent.

The popular BBC Radio Ulster star, affectionately known as “Uncle Hugo” and “the wee man from Strabane”, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to entertainment and to the community in Northern Ireland.