Inspiring stories

Running a half marathon... while pushing my daughter's pram. Video, 00:00:29Running a half marathon... while pushing my daughter's pram

Six Black icons who can inspire teenagers

'I wanted to end my life, now I've won an award for helping others'

The secretary who made millions from her typos

Cancer survivor shares how to have 'a perfect hug'

Man completes 30 Bays challenge in one day for mum

Vandalised grave restored for free by stonemason

Couple chase bucket list dreams after health scares

Record chemotherapy patient focussed on others - wife

'I was refused service in a cafe because of my face'

'I'm running an Ironman Triathlon at 60'

'Surviving cancer inspired me to be a paramedic' Video, 00:00:59'Surviving cancer inspired me to be a paramedic'

12-year-old MC lights up north-east England's dance scene. Video, 00:01:0812-year-old MC lights up north-east England's dance scene

Alan's daily battle with Digbeth litter. Video, 00:01:28Alan's daily battle with Digbeth litter

Ivan's still loving his table tennis battles at 92. Video, 00:01:11Ivan's still loving his table tennis battles at 92

Teacher's passion for hip-hop culture in schools

'It's a very proud moment to wear the uniform'

Nipple tattooist helps cancer survivors for free

Colourful life of 100-year-old artist who's never used a paint brush

Teen footballer who lost legs happy to be alive

Region's heroes honoured at Make a Difference Awards

Lost cat reunited with family after seven years missing

Award-winning dog 'made me visible in society'