Hero honoured Brian Bevan, Superintendent Coxswain of the Humber lifeboat, was presented with the Honorary Fellowship of the University of Humberside at its annual presentation of awards in Hull on Friday 26 July.

Brian, the only serving lifeboat man to have won four medals for gallantry, was selected by the University's Honorary Awards Committee in recognition of the vital work he carries out and his service to the community of Humberside.

The University presents an Honorary Fellowship at each of its awards ceremonies. Other well-known holders of Honorary Fellowships or Doctorates include Sir Brian Rix, Alan Plater, Tony Jacklin and Maureen Lipman..