A NORTH-WEST broadcaster, who has been a familiar face on television for more than 30 years, has been honoured by Bolton Institute.

Veteran TV and radio presenter Felicity Goodey was presented with an honorary fellowship and joined hundreds of other graduates at a ceremony held at the Victoria Hall.

Mrs Goodey, who has broadcast nationally as well as in the North-west, is already the proud owner of honorary fellowships from Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The former Oxford University student, who read history, said: "When I found out about the fellowship I was delighted and felt very honoured.

"There have been an awful lot of changes since I was a student during the swinging 60s.

"We were a very noisy bunch and wanted to change the world, but I think students today are much more academically focused.

"Bolton is a terrific town and I've always been an admirer of the place.

"The town has an amazing history and has played a huge role in the industrial revolution. But it has re-invented itself now and is a real pioneer. And, of course, Bolton has a rich cultural history."

Mrs Goodey, who lives in south Manchester, chairs Britain's Landmark Millennium Project at The Lowry in Salford Quays. She helped to secure £64 million of Lottery funding for the initiative, which led to her being awarded a CBE last year.

Businesswoman Meena Pathak and former Bolton Institute student and paralympics medallist Josie Cichockyj were due to be honoured at the second round of degree ceremonies today.