These are some of the Lancastrians who won our hearts, from brave firefighters to courageous, life-saving neighbours...
Who was your hero this year? Share your everyday heroes of 2025 with us in the comments...
1. Blackpool pastor dies a hero saving wife's life in motorway crash
David Lalgee, a pastor at Church Alive in Blackpool, was fatally injured in a crash involving a lorry and four cars on the M60 in Salford on March 20. Wife Jo says David's quick-thinking saved her life when he swerved their car to absorb the fatal force from the lorry, shielding her from the worst of the horrific impact | GoFundMe
2. Tragic hero mum saves daughter's life in final moments
Tragic hero mum Madia Kauser, 32, from Blackburn, was walking with her family in Witton Park in August when she was killed by a falling tree branch. In her final moments, Madia reportedly pushed her young daughter out of the way and to safety, saving her life | Lancashire Police
3. Lancs firefighters
Watch Manager Wayne Ward, Crew Manager Ian McGee and Firefighter Richard Cutler were awarded the prestigious King's Humanitarian Medal for their life-saving efforts during the UK’s international response to the devastating Morocco earthquake in 2023. Search and rescue dog Davey was also recognised for his vital contribution in helping to find survivors in the disaster | Lancashire Fire & Rescue
4. East Meets West
Jane Lippett and Lana, co-chairs from East Meets West, received High Sheriff Awards for the work they do to support refugee women and preschool children in Lancaster and Morecambe. They provide drop in sessions where people form friendships crossing cultural and linguistic barriers | Submitted