Elstree resident Kate Byrnes is celebrating after gaining an honours degree in business studies and geography recently.

The 27-year-old, who lives in Elstree Hill South, studied for her degree at Middlesex University.

She was thrilled to be presented with it at the North London-based university's graduation ceremony.

She said: "I really enjoyed my time at Middlesex especially as it was situated so close to home."

Before deciding to go to university, Kate worked in marketing and sales. It was during her time in sales that she realised a degree would help her climb the career ladder. And as well as studying hard, she also found time to help out with the university's English Literature Society and was responsible for researching and writing press releases for society events.

Now she is just celebrating with the help of her proud mother and father, Maureen and Martin Byrnes.

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