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University honours Simply Red star

Wednesday 11 June 1997 23:02 BST
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Singer Mick Hucknall (left) yesterday received an honorary Master of Science degree in recognition of his contribution to life in the city of Manchester.

The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology said the Simply Red frontman, who was born in the city, had made an outstanding contribution to the success of British and Manchester music worldwide.

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