Inspiring stories

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'

Western Front Way charity cyclists honour war dead

'I lost 10 stone and ran 10km in under an hour'

American becomes fastest woman to cycle globe

Cap honour for footballer killed in World War One. Video, 00:02:08Cap honour for footballer killed in World War One

Van returns home after epic drive around the world. Video, 00:02:04Van returns home after epic drive around the world

Girl, 6, climbs North Africa's highest mountain