Leeds Beckett University honour for transgender Capital Radio star Stephanie Hirst

Radio star and transgender icon Stephanie Hirst has received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University for her contribution to public life.

By The Newsroom Monday, 25th July 2016, 5:27 pm Updated Monday, 25th July 2016, 6:29 pm

Radio star and transgender icon Stephanie Hirst has received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University.

Stephanie, who has fronted the ‘Hirsty’s Daily Dose’ breakfast show on Capital Radio for 11 years, is an award-winning radio DJ, TV presenter and broadcaster.

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Born as Simon in Barnsley in 1975, she announced her transition to female in autumn 2014 and has become a role model for transgender people.