A Derry man has been honoured for his efforts in raising more than £150,000 for the Foyle Hospice.

Martin McCrossan, a well-known tour guide in the city, has received a People Like You from UTV.

Martin is pictured receiving his award from UTV’s Sarah Travers, the Mayor of Derry, Brenda Stevenson, and his family and friends.

Martin was surprised by Sarah during one of his guided tours of the Derry walls.

he was nominated by his daughter Charlene for his passion for Derry and his fundraising efforts for the local hospice.

Each week Sarah recognises a local hero who has been nominated by their nearest and dearest in the heart-warming People Like You segment.

Catch the surprise on Martin’s face on Monday at 8pm on UTV on The Magazine.

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