PREMIUM --

PA file photo dated 27/11/2003 of acclaimed British poet Benjamin Zephaniah who is to be awarded an honorary doctorate for his literary achievements Tuesday February 8, 2005. The Birmingham-born writer, who turned down an OBE in 2003, is receiving his award from the University of Central England in his home city. See PA story SOCIAL Zephaniah. PRESS Association Photo. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA