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Newborn found alive in shallow grave now thriving

Freedom through bike lessons for NZ refugees. Video, 00:02:52Freedom through bike lessons for NZ refugees

The parents raising their kids on the road

'My success as a CEO is all down to maths' Video, 00:01:35'My success as a CEO is all down to maths'

Hitler's top hat donated to thwart neo-Nazis

Fire-breather's burns made her 'appreciate life' Video, 00:01:53Fire-breather's burns made her 'appreciate life'

'My parents were told to plan my funeral'

Premature baby's cuddle 'saved twin's life'

The cuddle which 'saved' a premature baby. Video, 00:01:12The cuddle which 'saved' a premature baby

'I call myself The Autistic Artist' Video, 00:01:29'I call myself The Autistic Artist'

'I've spent my life in fear of being called fat'

'Basketball's about heart not height' Video, 00:01:35'Basketball's about heart not height'

A Taliban escapee, an English baby and a chance meeting

This fire alarm can alert your neighbours as well as you. Video, 00:05:28This fire alarm can alert your neighbours as well as you

Spinal surgery teenager's gift boxes for patients. Video, 00:01:48Spinal surgery teenager's gift boxes for patients

1,000 unknown faces... five great life stories

Being a karting world champion at 17. Video, 00:00:48Being a karting world champion at 17

How I rescued a man from tracks just as a train arrived. Newsday. Audio, 00:02:20How I rescued a man from tracks just as a train arrived

I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire. Video, 00:01:58I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire

'Female, black, gay and immigrant': My journey to the White House. Newsday. Audio, 00:03:04'Female, black, gay and immigrant': My journey to the White House

'If you want to live, squeeze my hand'

Ex-soldier breaks record for 14 highest mountains

Pride of Britain Award winner 'acted on instinct'