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Dressed in her iconic 3D bumblebee costume with her trusty collection tin in hand, Jean Bishop was a beloved fixture on the streets of Hull. 🐝✨ Shaking her tin come rain or shine, Jean braved all weather conditions to raise well over £100,000 for Age UK Hull. Her unwavering dedication, warmth, and infectious smile made her an absolute national treasure. Watch her unforgettable and heartwarming Pride of Britain moment on our page now! 🎥👇 @pandocruises @MirrorTV #PrideOfBritain #BeeLady

“My mum said I am the man of the house.” 12-year-old Zac Howells proved it in the most extraordinary way possible. While travelling at 60mph along the A40, Zac’s mum, Nicola, suddenly blacked out behind the wheel. With the automatic transmission still in drive, her foot slumped onto the accelerator, sending the car accelerating back into traffic. Realising his mum wasn't waking up, Zac lunged across the passenger seat, grabbed the steering wheel, and repeatedly bumped the car along the central barrier to slow it down before locking the wheel to bring it to a complete halt. Once stopped, he switched off the engine, used the car’s sat-nav to pinpoint their exact location for emergency services, and stayed by his unconscious mum’s side until help arrived. When Nicola finally regained consciousness after seven minutes to the sight of blue flashing lights, Zac was physically trembling—yet his only instinct was to comfort her and tell her not to worry. @pandocruises @dailymirror #childofcourage #reallifehero #truebravery #lifesaver

Known across Stockport as Mama Flo, Florence Coke has turned her takeaway into a sanctuary for anyone falling on hard times. Inspired by her hardworking farmer parents in Jamaica, Flo has spent years serving up hot meals to thousands for free—from school children during the holidays and lonely pensioners at Christmas, to warm meals and blankets for people sleeping rough. While footballers and celebrities line up for her famous curried goat, it’s making sure no child goes hungry that drives everything she does. Watch her inspiring story on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #MamaFlo #CommunityHero

Blind since birth, 23-year-old Brandon from Plymouth spent 16 agonizing months unemployed, applying for more than 1,000 jobs without success. Not being able to read his own birthday cards or restaurant menus left him feeling frustrated and hopeless about his future. With the backing of his family, guide dog Bentley, and mentoring from The King’s Trust Enterprise programme, Brandon took matters into his own hands. Today, he is the proud founder of All Things Dotty, creating accessible Braille greetings cards, menus, games, and artwork. He also created the UK Sight Loss Collective to lobby government bodies and offers free Braille lessons for low-income families. Watch his moving Pride of Britain story on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #AllThingsDotty #KingsTrust

After being rejected from more than 1,000 jobs, 23-year-old Brandon used support from The King’s Trust to build All Things Dotty, creating Braille cards, games, and menus to make the world accessible for the visually impaired. But nothing could prepare him for this moment: a face-to-face surprise meeting with His Majesty King Charles III to celebrate his incredible Pride of Britain honour. Watch Brandon’s emotional, unforgettable reaction as he meets the King on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #KingCharles #KingsTrust

For 30 years as head of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, Mr Asif Hasan was the ultimate lifeline for the UK’s sickest children. When other hospitals said a case was too high-risk, Mr Hasan never said no. He performed around 400 transplants and pioneered revolutionary techniques like the "bootlace closure"—allowing small children to receive lifesaving donor hearts that would ordinarily be too large. Watch the full story on our YouTube channel. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #NHSheroes

What happens after you spend over 500 nights in a garden tent and raise over £640,000 for charity? Five years after taking home the Spirit of Adventure Award, Max Woosey reflect on life beyond the "Boy in the Tent" headlines. We caught up with Max for an exclusive life update. He opens up about the weird transition of moving back into a quiet bedroom, his worst night in the storm, meeting families saved by hospice nurses, and what he hopes his legacy will be. Catch the full LOOK AT THEM NOW! feature on our YouTube channel! @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #lookatthemnow #boyinthetent #northdevonhospice #inspirationalstories

85-year-old Barry from Hull has spent an astonishing 65 years using his voice to lift spirits and change lives. Inspired to sing by his piano-playing mother, Barry joined the Society of M.I.C.E (Men in Charitable Endeavour) shortly after it formed in 1961. Ever since, he has toured clubs, halls, and care homes, performing to raise spirits and crucial funds for local food banks and community causes across Hull—helping generate around £500,000! At 85, he has zero plans to hang up the microphone! Learn more about his work and support local Hull causes using the link below. Watch Barry’s heartwarming Pride of Britain story on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #UnsungHero #HullCommunity

Elaine thought it was just another training day on the pitch—until comedian Jason Manford stepped out with a Pride of Britain trophy. When Elaine’s son Jamie was born missing his lower leg, he was told at age five he couldn’t play in grassroots football matches. Refusing to let him or any other child be sidelined, Elaine built the England Amputee Football Association Juniors from the ground up, giving children who thought they’d never play again a pathway to the sport. Today, her son plays for Everton and England, and hundreds of kids have found confidence on the pitch. Help Elaine keep changing young lives on the pitch: donate to support the England Amputee Football Association via the link below. Watch the full surprise on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #AmputeeFootball #JasonManford

When her son Jamie was told at age five he couldn’t play football because of his prosthetic leg, Elaine refused to accept it. She didn’t just find a way for him to play—she built the England Amputee Football Association Juniors from the ground up so no child would ever be left on the sidelines. Today, Jamie plays for Everton and England, and hundreds of young amputees have found belief, passion, and belonging on the pitch. Help Elaine keep changing young lives on the pitch: donate to support the England Amputee Football Association via the link below. Watch the full video on Youtube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #AmputeeFootball

Born with a neurological condition affecting his balance and motor skills, little Gregor from Orkney surprised his family when he took his first independent steps without support. Wanting to walk outside like other children, he set a modest target to raise £500 by completing "30 loops o’ the hoose" every day. Braving the pouring rain in his kilt without his walker, Gregor captured hearts across the world and raised an incredible £80,000 for charities supporting children with additional needs and youth mental health. A truly unforgettable young hero proving that with determination, anything is possible. Help keep the magic going by supporting and donating to Gregor Corse’s Fundraiser using the donation link below. Watch Gregor’s inspiring Pride of Britain story on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #InspirationalKids #YoungFundraiser

⚠️ Content Warning: This video discusses suicide and male mental health. Following the heartbreaking loss of Andrew, his brother-in-law Luke Ambler and mother Elaine Roberts turned unimaginable grief into a national lifeline: ANDYSMANCLUB. What started with nine men sitting in a circle in Halifax has exploded into hundreds of peer-to-peer support groups across the UK, giving thousands of men a safe, judgment-free space to open up every Monday night. By smashing the stigma surrounding male mental health, Luke and Elaine haven't just sparked a conversation—they have saved countless lives. Watch their remarkable story and Pride of Britain surprise on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #AndysManClub #ItsOkayToTalk

⚠️ Content Warning: This video discusses suicide and male mental health. Luke and Elaine thought they were just sitting down for a regular chat with Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, and the team. Instead, Crouch pulled off the ultimate surprise—revealing live on air that they had officially won a Pride of Britain Award. Watch the full heartwarming moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #Andysmanclub #ItsOkayToTalk

⚠️ Content Warning: Mentions child loss, suicide, and online harms. After losing their beloved teenagers—Molly, Jools, and Brianna—to different forms of online harm, Ian Russell, Ellen Roome, and Esther Ghey refused to let other families suffer the same tragedy. Instead of suffering in silence, they stood together to take on Silicon Valley. From driving the Online Safety Act to fighting for Jools’ Law and championing phone-free schools, their relentless campaigning is holding tech giants accountable and making the internet safer for every child. Watch their inspiring Pride of Britain story on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety

Thrown down the aisle in a deadly train crash near Bedford, Dr Eli Prior refused to evacuate. Despite her own injuries, she spent three hours treating critical casualties in the wreckage—even using her teeth to tighten belt tourniquets. When help arrived, she gave up her ambulance space so others could go first. Watch the full Pride of Britain moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #HeroDoctor #NHS

In one of the funniest and most heartwarming moments of the Pride of Britain Awards, Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks took to the stage to celebrate brave little Gregor. When Sam turned up rocking the exact same kilt as 5-year-old Gregor, Pete couldn't resist calling him out, joking that unlike Sam, he knew better than to try and upstage an inspiring five-year-old hero. The hilarious banter brought huge laughs to the entire room before celebrating Gregor's incredible bravery. Watch the full hilarious moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #SamThompson #PeteWicks

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In one of the most emotional and inspiring moments of the night, we learned the incredible motivation behind 5-year-old hero Gregor learning to walk again. Inspired by snooker legend Stephen Hendry, Gregor set his sights on walking around his own snooker table just like his idol. Driven by that dream and unstoppable determination, he took his life-changing steps and captured the hearts of everyone in the room. Watch the full moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #StephenHendry

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In an unforgettable Pride of Britain stage moment, 5-year-old fundraising powerhouse Gregor stole the nation's hearts with his incredible mission. Having already raised an astonishing £75,000 through sheer determination and bravery, Gregor announced on stage that he isn’t stopping until he hits his massive target of £100,000. The entire room erupted with pride and cheers for an extraordinary young hero proving no age is too small to make a huge difference. Watch the full moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #Gregor

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Just days after turning five years old, little hero Gregor took to the Pride of Britain stage for an unforgettable birthday celebration. Despite his young age, Gregor has shown unbelievable courage and resilience, capturing the hearts of everyone in the room. The entire audience and celebrity guests joined together to make sure his 5th birthday was one he will never forget, honouring an extraordinary little boy who inspires the whole nation. Watch the full moment on YouTube now. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #HappyBirthday

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