HOW can knighthoods be taken seriously these days?

The latest pop sir, Mick Jagger, has hardly been a shining example. What's he got his gong for sex, drugs and rock 'n roll?

I must admit I have always preferred the Stones to the Beatles, but in my humble opinion I find this honour a bit of a joke. There must be many more deserving people out there.

Congratulations to former Leigh children's services librarian Julie Spencer who has been awarded an MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours list. She must be dead chuffed.