16 h. ago Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

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38 h. ago Rock singer Fish turns down honorary degree from University of Edinburgh amid Israel protests

Fish said he was in an ‘incredibly awkward’ position.

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5 d. ago Honorary degrees for actress, food entrepreneur and cultural leader at QMU graduation

On the 8th July, Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh awarded honorary degrees to an acclaimed Scottish actress, a food innovator and an Edinburgh Fringe leader at its 2025 graduation ceremonies.

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1 week ago Oasis support act Cast halt performance for touching Diogo Jota tribute

Oasis' first support act, Cast, have shared a moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota as they took to the stage for the opening night of the huge stadium tour

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1 week ago Who's who in Wimbledon's royal box? Rob Burrow's widow Lindsey joins Prince Michael of Kent, Bear Grylls and Deborah Meaden on centre court on day four in SW19

It was another VIP-studded afternoon at Wimbledon on Thursday, as Prince Michael of Kent , Bear Grylls and A-lister Rory Kinnear all showed up to enjoy day four of the action.

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2 w. ago First Bus to dish out free pies to celebrate night bus relaunch

First Bus wins night bus contract with five new late-night services launching to support Aberdeen’s nightlife economy

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3 w. ago Stormzy awarded honorary Cambridge degree for championing Black students in education

Big For Your Boots hitmaker Stormzy’s journey from aspiring student to award-winning artist has come full circle with his latest honour from Cambridge

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3 w. ago Stormzy awarded honorary degree by Cambridge for work supporting black students

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice hailed the rapper’s ‘transformative’ impact on higher education access,

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3 w. ago Britain is one step closer to compassionate, kind death for all | Kim Leadbeater

This historic day comes too late for many who supported my bill, but I will never forget their courage and selflessnessKim Leadbeater is Labour MP for Spen ValleyI am relieved and overjoyed by the historic vote on assisted dying in the House of Commons today. The road has been long and hard, and I am very aware that many others have been on that journey since long before I even became an MP. The question of whether to offer choice to people at the end of their lives was first raised in parliament in 1936 – almost a century ago.Since then, terminally ill people have pleaded repeatedly with MPs to heed their simple wish to have control and autonomy at the end of their lives. A courageous few have taken their cases to the courts, even while they confronted the prospect of their own imminent and inevitable deaths. The judges said it was for parliament to decide. Now, at last, the House of Commons has responded, and responded decisively to recognise the justice of their cause.Kim Leadbea...

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3 w. ago Inspirational honorary graduates celebrated at Stirling University's summer graduation

Former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, SPFL Trust CEO Nicky Reid, dedicated volunteer Lynda Morrison and events supremo Paul Bush OBE will receive honorary degrees

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3 w. ago Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Graduation ceremonies will include ‘distinguished individuals’ honoured for their contribution to sport, politics, science, medicine and the arts.

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3 w. ago Comedian Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

The graduation ceremonies will include nine ‘distinguished individuals’ honoured for their contributions to sport, politics, science, and medicine.

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3 w. ago Texas star Sharleen Spiteri recalls early days in music as she collects honorary degree

The singer, who formed Scots rock group Texas in 1986 with her bandmates, said she never anticipated the band achieving global success

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4 w. ago Texas star Spiteri recalls early days in music as she collects honorary degree

The chart-topping singer said she would have been happy to write just one hit record when she started in the business.

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