A HARD-WORKING mother of two has gained a postgraduate degree at the University of Leicester.

Lois Devey of Lunedale Road, in Darlington, has just been presented with her MBA in Strategic Supply Chain Management.

Mrs Devey, whose husband, Douglas, is a teacher at Egglescliffe School, took her postgraduate degree after first studying at the University of Wales.

Mrs Devey completed her course from home through a distance learning course organised by the university.

Mrs Devey works at the Department for Education and Skills, in Darlington, and plans to continue in her job using her new skills to enhance her work.