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Heroism

28 Apr 2025
Black-and-white portrait photograph of James Clarke, who is sporting nine medals fastened to his vest.

'Humble' hero saved dozens of drowning children

James Clarke is credited with saving dozens of children and adults from drowning in Liverpool.

28 Apr 2025
Liverpool
10 May 2021
Marcus Evans

Teenager dashes into burning house to save woman

Marcus Evans, 19, twice ran into the smoke-filled house in Neath Port Talbot to save the woman.

10 May 2021
Wales
30 Jul 2018
Fabiano Ettore and his german shepherd dog

Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead

The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned.

30 Jul 2018
Europe

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