Photographer Mike Maloney has been honoured by the Royal Photographic Society - bringing his total number of awards so far to 100.

The former Lincolnshire Chronicle photographer, who has enjoyed a career spanning more than three decades, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the society to mark his services to photography.

He collected the prize during a glittering ceremony in London, where among others honoured were Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web, and top film producer David Puttnam.

Mike said: "It was a super evening. The society really pushed the boat out and there was a wonderful party afterwards.

"But what really amazed me was that there were so many highflyers getting awards. I felt very modest being there because there were so many talented people.

"It was really terrific to go on stage, in front of everyone, to receive my award."

Mike's career has included time working for the Lincolnshire Standard Group. He was also previously group chief photographer for Mirror Group Newspapers and now works on a freelance basis.

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