Pub landlady looks after the homeless with packed lunches, practical support and advice to help them get off the streets.
Founded Joining Jack and later Duchenne UK after her son was diagnosed with the disease, helping to raise awareness and millions of pounds for research into the condition.
Police officer put his life at risk when he saved a man from a freezing, fast-flowing river.
Has been fundraising and supporting cancer patients and their families for four decades, after beating the disease himself.
Stockport man risked his own safety to rescue a young woman from a terrifying armed attacker.
Have-a-go hero foiled robbers armed with a gun and machete during a terrifying raid on a social club.