Ann and husband Terry have opened their home to more than 1,000 homeless young men.

Terminally ill Alice Pyne’s emotional blog, along with her motto: “One life…live it!” has touched millions of hearts around the world.

Doreen Lawrence finally won her 19-year battle for justice for murdered son Stephen this year.

Without PE teacher Alan, Britain would never have heard of Mo Farah.

They are the heroes and heroines of a once in a lifetime summer of sport.

Grieving parents Jane and Michael Gates embarked on a crusade to help other families by fulfilling their son Sebastian’s dying wish.

Trapped in wet sand, with the tide rising around him, teenager Neil Robson was minutes from drowning when Hartlepool RNLI and Coastguard volunteers risked their lives to save him.

Civilians Royston Smith and Alistair Neill put their lives on the line to tackle a killer armed with an automatic rifle on a Royal Navy nuclear sub.

Most couples celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary would mark the occasion with a family party or dinner in a nice restaurant.

Brave Ramona had a split second to make a life or death decision as an out of control car hurtled towards her and little sister Trixie.