A popular fundraiser, author and deputy headteacher has been given yet another award in recognition of his charitable efforts.

Steve Hill MBE is the deputy headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, however, outside of teaching, he is a charity champion having completed a series of challenges to raise more than £200,000 for his charity, the Team Hill Charitable Trust.

After picking up a slew of awards, including an MBE from the Queen in 2015, he has now been recognised for his "true Lancastrian spirit" with the Lancastrian Award 2022.

The award, given by The Friends of Real Lancashire, was given to him on Sunday in recognition of his community work.

The accolade was given to him "in recognition of the true Lancastrian spirit demonstrated by the support of others and being dedicated to making a difference in the community", the certification reads.

In a post online, Mr Hill said: "Wow - happy Lancashire Day.

"This has come as a lovely surprise today.

"I'm very honoured to have been awarded a Lancastrian Award 2022.

"Thank you."

Earlier this month, the inspirational deputy head also won a This Is Manchester Award 2022.

Steve was nominated for the 'Individual Making a Difference in the Community' award for his work with the Team Hill Charitable Trust charity.

It has been a busy year for the fundraiser with his book, 'What's Next Sir? How one teacher's mission to inspire his pupils taught him so much more in return', also coming out in 2022.

The book’s title was inspired by one of the recipients of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award who told Steve they looked forward to reading about his challenges in a future book.

It is dedicated to Steve’s mum who died 10 years ago after suffering from cancer, and charts Steve’s early years and his journey to becoming a teacher, serial adventurer, and fundraiser.

The book includes his meeting with the late Queen Elizabeth II when he received his MBE at Buckingham Palace.