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Byker Grove actor gets honorary degree from Northumbria University

Byker Grove actor gets honorary degree from Northumbria University
BBC England Monday 13 July 2026, 12:23 UTC 1 min read
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Actress Jill Halfpenny and England cricketer Mark Wood are recognised by Northumbria University.

Actress Jill Halfpenny and England cricketer Mark Wood are recognised by Northumbria University.
Byker Grove (LOCATION) Northumbria University (ORG) Jill Halfpenny (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Mark Wood (PERSON)
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