Inspiring stories

'My mission to make news less sad' Video, 00:02:14'My mission to make news less sad'

'It's like Uber, but for haircuts'

The company where staff take DNA tests. Video, 00:04:19The company where staff take DNA tests

'I help students in memory of my daughter'

'Reading bedtime stories helped me survive prison'

Bus stop note lands homeless man job

The candid moments caught in the ladies' loos

Man's 400-mile drive to aid last goodbye

Limbless girl finishes half-marathon

The people trying to reunite a divided island. Video, 00:04:35The people trying to reunite a divided island

How sport changed life of teen cyclist. Video, 00:01:30How sport changed life of teen cyclist

How Japan is helping pensioners stay happy and have fun. Video, 00:03:07How Japan is helping pensioners stay happy and have fun

The viral challenge cleaning places up

Boy's viral letter to Qantas boss gets reply

I found my long-lost sister on the other side of the world. BBC OS. Audio, 00:02:42I found my long-lost sister on the other side of the world

Return of the cat man

If you die early, how will your children remember you?

US professor minds baby for student father

The bar on wheels keeping villages alive. Video, 00:01:41The bar on wheels keeping villages alive

A female archer taking aim at sexism

A Chilean paraglider and his hawk

Limbless girl to take part in half-marathon