Inspiring stories

Engineer still clocking on for shifts at 90. Video, 00:02:23
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Birmingham & Black Country
Posted
13 April 2023
Clogged hair taught CEO a valuable lesson. Video, 00:01:50
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Business
Posted
12 April 2023
Marathon runner honouring charity and football dad
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Birmingham & Black Country
Posted
10 April 2023
One to One. Angellica Bell meets Alice Bearn. Audio, 14 minutes
Angellica Bell discusses how to start new chapters in life with therapist Alice Bearn.
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BBC Radio 4
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One to One. Angellica Bell meets Nadiya Hussain. Audio, 14 minutes
Angellica Bell talks to chef Nadiya Hussain about making life-changing decisions.
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BBC Radio 4
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What losing his legs taught surgeon about life
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Wales
Posted
12 March 2023
Man adds jet engines to biplane in garden shed. Video, 00:02:35
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Hereford & Worcester
Posted
8 March 2023
The crane which refuses to leave its human saviour. Video, 00:01:20
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India
Posted
7 March 2023
Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms
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Latin America & Caribbean
Posted
1 March 2023
Roger makes a swimming pool splash at 97. Video, 00:01:35
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Hereford & Worcester
Posted
21 February 2023
'Caring for my autistic brother changed my life'
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Wales
Posted
20 February 2023
'Little people with such big, big hearts' Video, 00:01:07
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Lincolnshire
Posted
17 February 2023
Seven views of seven marathons on seven continents
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Shropshire
Posted
9 February 2023
Barista scheme for deaf people comes to London
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London
Posted
2 February 2023
Indian girl's tragic death turns into a story of hope
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India
Posted
30 January 2023
Disabled adventurer in seven-continent challenge. Video, 00:01:38
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Shropshire
Posted
23 January 2023
Lives Less Ordinary. The fearless former nun fighting for India's seamstresses. Audio, 42 minutes
From convent to marriage to factory floor, Thivya will stand up for herself, and you
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BBC World Service
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TikTok singing star Lacey feeling 'positive vibes'
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Northern Ireland
Posted
21 January 2023
Soldiers walk in memory of Babbs Mill Lake boys. Video, 00:01:21
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Birmingham & Black Country
Posted
20 January 2023
Lives Less Ordinary. Rebel gunmen in Ugandan skies. Audio, 39 minutes
Pilot Firoz Khimji witnessed his country's wars from above. Then conflict came for him.
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BBC World Service
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The teen hoping to ride her way to the Paralympics. Video, 00:01:03
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London
Posted
4 January 2023
Lives Less Ordinary. Coming out as India’s first gay prince. Audio, 39 minutes
Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil risked everything when he faced his parents and society
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BBC World Service
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Fisherman clings to buoy for two days to survive
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Latin America & Caribbean
Posted
28 December 2022