Uplifting stories

Volunteer celebrates 50 years with talking newspaper

Traitors winner Jake's tips on being true to yourself

Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht. Video, 00:01:31Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

Make a Difference awards honour local heroes

Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire

'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'

The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob

Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire

Soup-maker sees business soar after Dragons' Den

Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire

Therapy dog and boxing coach are community heroes

Judges confirm Make a Difference 2026 finalists

Mum's surprise proposal on favourite rollercoaster

Schoolfriends set to reunite after 60 years

Boy, 13, to swim English Channel with friends

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Singer's journey from foster care to The Voice

From cigarettes to energy drinks - half a century behind a newsagents counter

Two GCSE results day redemption arcs that prove your grades don’t define you

'It gives me freedom I never thought I'd have' - breaking down barriers to water sports

Cat missing for 10 years returns home on owner's 30th birthday

Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer