Pride of Britain

"Doing good for others can end up saving your day too." 🌟

Welcome back to Marcus's Monday Motivation with 2025 Pride of Britain winner and Mental Health Ambassador, Marcus Skeet (@thehullboy)—our very first episode back after the Pride of Britain Awards!

Reflecting on an incredible night celebrating everyday heroes, Marcus reminds us of something vital in a world full of heavy news: doing good matters. When you're having a rough day, reaching out or doing something kind for someone else might feel like the last thing you want to do. But whether it's opening up to family or offering a small gesture to a friend, helping someone else can lift two people up at once. Make a little room today to check in, lend a hand, and be the bright spot in someone's world. Keep battling—you are so loved. 💜

💬 Marcus wants to know: What is one small gesture someone did for you recently that completely turned your day around? Share your story in the comments below!

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When mum-of-two Carol Saldinack discovered her own sons were boasting about a brutal, unprovoked attack that left a father blind in one eye, she made a heartbreaking decision. 💔✨

Putting justice and the victim first, this courageous mum personally handed her own sons in to the police. Her extraordinary display of moral integrity proved that doing what is right, no matter how painful, takes true bravery.

Watch her emotional Pride of Britain award moment on our page now! 🎥👇

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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! 🎥👇

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“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.

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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.

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