Make a Difference

Latin aerobics fan Hannah took up Zumba during lockdown when she had to shield.When gyms reopened, Hannah qualified as a teacher and is now the first Zumba teacher in the UK with Downs syndrome.

Meet Jay Flynn, as online pub quizmaster who hosted weekly quizzes, which at their peak attracted 180,000 people, and raised more than £1m for charity.Before he was a quizmaster, Jay spent nearly two years living on a bench on London's Victoria Embankment.Jay talked to BBC Radio Lancashire just before he was made an MBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle.

When Karen Robson was a baby her father, Brian Teasdale Snr, composed music for her. Brian had a brain injury which left him unable to compose and needing round-the-clock care. Karen shared her story with BBC Radio Newcastle's Gilly Hope and with help from the station's listeners, Brian's song has now been released as a digital download.Host: Letitia George Digital producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

Nine-year-old Bryson Taylor has cerebral palsy and had an operation on his spine in February. He has been training hard with his physiotherapist Lorna Wicken to achieve his goal of walking to school for the first time.This is his story of determination as he sets off to walk the half-mile or 800m journey.#Host: Letitia George Digital producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

A lost recording of her beloved late grandma Margaret sparks heart-warming memories for Lucy James from Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Lucy was a 13-year-old pupil at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy when she was asked to take part in BBC News School Report. She recorded herself and her grandmother going around Stoke-on-Trent's Gladstone Pottery Museum, and talking about the city's pottery industry, where her grandmother worked in the 1970s. Lucy contacted BBC Radio Stoke to see if the recording of her grandmother, who died in 2019, still existed. It was a long shot, but after an extensive search, an ex-producer at the local radio station found a CD.Host: Letitia George Digital producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

A snack-sized treat featuring family, friendship or other good-hearted folk to warm up your week.Letitia George introduces a hand-picked pop of positivity selected from the best of local BBC Radio across England.If you have a story of love and kindness that will make others smile then tell us about it at bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.

Young people have a message to world leaders at the United Nations climate conference.We hear from listeners to BBC Radio 1, young Climate champions across the UK, experts and young people from the BBC World service and pledges to change from both local BBC radio and around the world. This is a powerful and direct message to decision makers showing how voices around the world know this is both a local and global issue and young people are speaking up for their future.Presenter: Rima Ahmed Reporter: Ollie Peart Producers: Matt Foster and Stuart Barrett Digital producer: Rachael Smith Executive producer: Kate Squire, BBC Radio Manchester

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - the family from Tees who have just received the best Christmas gift ever, in the form of a stem cell donor for eight-year-old Evie. Plus the Indian restaurant in Leicester, helping ensure no one goes hungry on 25th December.Featuring stories from BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Newcastle, BBC Hereford and Worcester and BBC Radio Leicester.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - Emily's husband of 12 years, Simon took his own life this summer - she shares what impact it's had on the family and how she, and her children, are now passionate about sharing their story. Plus bakery assistant Alice goes in search of Peter, her favourite customer - after being separated by the pandemic.Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Essex, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio Derby.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Leeds.

In today’s episode we re-unite a woman with her partner in a care home, a little girl speaks to the doctor who saved her life, and we explore the bond between man and goose.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - a dedicated to Mr Christmas, aka Dave Edwards who has been bringing festive cheer to his Hertfordshire neighbours for the past 42 years. Plus a metal detectorist on a mission to reunite a treasure with its owner, and the anonymous donor helping to provide a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Teesside.Featuring stories from BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Radio Bristol, and BBC Radio Tees

Four people from across England share how a Children in Need funded project has helped them, in the form of a letter to their younger self.Produced and presented by Becca Bryers and Dimple Patel.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - the Shropshire man fixing up old bikes to help people in his community, and not one, but two wedding success stories in the time of coronavirus.Featuring stories from BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - meet Kerry, the dedicated volunteer at a Goole food project who has benefitted from free meals, as well as dished them out. And the Gloucester man who's walked the length of Hadrian's Wall... in a pair of swimming trunks and a helmet!Featuring stories from BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Newcastle, and BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - an emotional reunion between a retired farmer and his sheepdog, and the 4.5 hour journey to make it happen. Plus the 10 year old boy, camping out every night in memory of a much loved neighbour.Featuring stories from BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - we listen in on the first conversation between the "man on the bike" and "the man in the window", and reflect on the positive impact of connecting with strangers during isolation. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This week including the residents of Whitby who last weekend welcomed in NHS workers for a free holiday beside the sea, and the Worcestershire eight-year-old whose life was saved by a Brazilian stranger.