This Black History Month, we honour a mother’s lifelong campaign to eradicate racism in Britain. Following the unprovoked, racist murder of her 18-year-old son Stephen in 1993, Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE launched an extraordinary fight for justice. Her campaign exposed institutional racism in the police, led to the landmark Macpherson Inquiry, and overturned the UK’s 800-year-old double jeopardy law—changing British civil rights forever. Watch her unforgettable Pride of Britain tribute on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #PrideOfBritain

Incredible veterinary skill in Texas! When a snake was brought to the South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital in San Antonio with three golf balls stuck inside its body, veterinary staff had to act fast. Determined to save the reptile without putting it under the knife, the skilled team heavily sedated the snake and began delicate manual manipulation. Step by step, they carefully worked each golf ball back up through its body until all three were successfully retrieved without a single incision. The viral video of the unusual rescue has baffled millions of viewers online, with many speculating the hungry snake mistook the golf balls for a clutch of eggs! You can see more incredible rescue footage on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #SnakeRescue #VetLife #ExoticPets #ReptileRescue #AnimalRescue

Beverley De-Gale MBE & Orin Lewis OBE | Special Recognition Winners (2006) This Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary fight for health equality led by Beverley De-Gale and Orin Lewis. ✊🏾✨ When Beverley’s son Daniel was diagnosed with leukaemia, he faced staggering odds: because he was Black, his chances of finding a matching stem cell donor were just 1 in 250,000, with only 550 Black donors registered in the entire UK. Refusing to accept that inequality, Beverley and Orin founded the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT). Through relentless nationwide campaigning, they grew the donor pool to tens of thousands, transformed ethnic minority stem cell registration, and saved countless lives. Watch their moving Pride of Britain tribute on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #PrideOfBritain

“Every generation has a duty to fight against racism.” Dr. Paul Stephenson OBE | Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) This Black History Month, we honour the incredible legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Paul Stephenson OBE. In 1963, Paul led the historic 60-day Bristol Bus Boycott after the local bus company refused to employ Black or Asian drivers. His stand forced the company to overturn its color bar and inspired Britain’s very first Race Relations Act in 1965. His courage changed the course of British law, paving the way for a fairer and more equal nation for generations to come. Head over to our YouTube channel to watch his moving Pride of Britain tribute. @PandOCruises @DailyMirror #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #PrideOfBritain

What happens after you steal the nation's heart at Pride of Britain? From walking unaided across finish lines at the Mini Great Manchester Run to becoming an actor and model, Ella Chadwick hasn't stopped defying expectations. We caught up with Ella for an exclusive studio life update. She opens up about her current health routine, how her mission to make people smile still drives her today and her message of comfort for any young person currently sitting in a hospital bed. Catch the full LOOK AT THEM NOW! feature on our YouTube channel! @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #lookatthemnow #ellachadwick #disabilityawareness #inspirationalstories

Heroic neighbours step in to save a child in Poland! When a four-year-old girl managed to climb onto a fifth-floor balcony railing in Łomża, quick-thinking local residents scrambled to avert a disaster. Noticing the young girl dangling nearly naked high above the ground, three brave men grabbed a blanket and positioned themselves directly below her position. Moments later, as the four-year-old fell, the team caught her in the nick of time. Although the force of the drop caused her to bounce onto the ground, a neighbour who is a doctor evaluated her immediately before she was taken to the hospital, where medical staff confirmed she suffered only minor bruises. Police have lauded the neighbours' speedy reaction for saving her life. You can see more incredible rescue footage on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #Poland #RescueHero #LifeSaving #NeighbourhoodHeroes #MiracleRescue

Ahead of our studio interview, we asked our community what you wanted to know about Pride of Britain winner Ella Chadwick—and the questions came flooding in! In this segment, Ella sits down to answer your top questions—covering everything from her journey with the Sign Along With Us choir to what she would do if she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent again today. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! 💜 Watch the full Q&A session on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #audienceqa #ellachadwick #signalongwithus #matildathemusical #community

Watching her younger self win Child of Courage 🥹✨ When Ella Chadwick captured the nation's heart at the 2018 Pride of Britain Awards, she had already survived 40 operations, six years of dialysis, and multiple kidney transplants. Joined on stage by Simon Cowell and the X Factor judges, her cheekiness and bright energy made it an unforgettable night. We surprised Ella in the studio by showing her the original award clip to capture her raw, beaming reaction looking back on that life-changing moment as a late teenager today. 💜 @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #reaction #ellachadwick #inspiration #childofcourage #lookatthemnow

Episode 4: "Sometimes we stop digging when gold is so close." 🌟 Welcome back to Marcus's Monday Motivation with 2025 Pride of Britain winner and Mental Health Ambassador, Marcus Skeet (@thehullboy)! In today's episode, Marcus talks about those rotten moments where it feels like the hard times will never end—only for the very next day to turn into one of the best days ever. When you're in the thick of it, it's hard to see the light, but brighter moments are often closer than you think. Keep digging and hang in there. 💜 💬 Marcus wants to know: What is one band or music artist you listen to on a bad day that instantly perks your mood up? (Marcus's go-to picks are Oasis and Catfish And The Bottlemen!) Drop your favourites in the comments below! @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #marcusmondaymotivation #mmm #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone

This hilarious and heart-warming moment when Ant & Dec turned the Pride of Britain stage into a wild, spontaneous auction! To honor 11-year-old fundraiser Rhea Kara—who painted 100 pictures in 100 days to raise over £13,500 to fight Rett syndrome—the iconic TV duo hijacked the night to launch an unscripted bidding war with the celebrity audience. Watch the chaos unfold as stars compete to buy her painting! 👉 Head over to our YouTube channel to watch more unforgettable moments like this. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #AntAndDec #YoungFundraiser

636 lives forever changed. 💜 For over 37 years, Jean Forrest opened her heart and home to foster children, giving a safe haven and unconditional love to kids coming from neglect and abuse. At any given time, Jean had up to 10 children living under her roof—and once cooked a single dinner for 40 kids! 🍝✨ When named Careworker of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards, Jean humbly insisted she was simply doing what she loved. Her entire life was dedicated to ensuring every single child felt wanted, protected and cherished. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #inspirational #careworkeroftheyear #fostercare #hero #heartwarming

Step back into one of the most powerful moments in Pride of Britain history as we honour Doreen Lawrence, who fought a relentless 19-year battle for justice following the tragic murder of her 18-year-old son, Stephen. Refusing to give up, Doreen forced landmark changes to UK policing, helped scrap the double jeopardy law, and founded the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust to empower thousands of young people. A mother whose courage and determination changed British history forever. 👉 Head over to our YouTube channel to watch more unforgettable moments like this. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #DoreenLawrence #StephenLawrence

Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, British firefighter Simon Cording and a nine-man search and rescue team worked in blistering heat, guided only by tiny whimpers from a collapsed nursery. Digging for four painstaking hours with bare hands and a trowel, Simon reached two-year-old Mia Charlet—creating an iconic image of hope from the disaster. Ten months later at the Pride of Britain Awards, Mia and her mother Marjorie traveled to London to surprise Simon on stage. 👉 Head over to our YouTube channel to watch more unforgettable moments like this. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain #SimonCording #HaitiRescue

What happens after you make legal history? 🏆✨ After winning a Pride of Britain award and successfully passing Zach’s Law, Zach Eagling hasn't slowed down. But beyond the headlines and advocacy, what does life look like for Zach today? We caught up with Zach and his mum, Claire, for an exclusive life update. They open up about the doors the award has opened, the personal challenges they still navigate and his career ambitions. Zach’s story is proof that no diagnosis should ever limit your dreams. Catch the full LOOK AT THEM NOW! feature on our YouTube channel! @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #lookatthemnow #zachslaw #epilepsyadvocate #inspirationalstories

A routine flight turned into a heart-stopping fight for survival. 👏✨ When a private plane flying from Georgia to Turkey suffered a sudden engine failure over the Black Sea, Belgian pilots Werner Vlasselaer, 55, and Christian Peiffer, 69, faced every aviator’s worst nightmare. Unable to reach the nearby runway, they were forced to make a perilous emergency landing directly into the water, four nautical miles off the coast. As their aircraft began to submerge, Turkish Coast Guard crews launched a rapid response, scrambling vessels and divers to the crash site. Scritching through the waves, rescuers threw lifebuoys to the men bobbing in the water and hauled them aboard to safety, escaping the harrowing ordeal without life-threatening injuries. You can see more inspiring stories on our YouTube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #everydayheroes #miraclerescue #inspiration #againstallodds #quickthinking

"Why not just block the trolls?" 🤔 When we asked our community what you wanted to know about Pride of Britain winner Zach Eagling, this question came up immediately. Instead of just logging off, Zach took on the legal system to protect thousands of people with epilepsy from online harm, creating Zach's Law. In this segment, Zach and his mum, Claire, sit down to answer your top questions—covering everything from managing daily physical pain and mental frustration to building the confidence to pursue massive life goals. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! 💜 Watch the full Q&A session on our Youtube channel. @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #audienceqa #zachslaw #disabilityawareness #inspiration #community

Watching his younger self change the world 🥹✨ When Zach Eagling was targeted by cruel online trolls trying to trigger his epilepsy, he didn't back down—he turned pain into power and successfully campaigned for Zach’s Law. We surprised Zach by showing him his original Pride of Britain award clip to capture his raw reaction looking back on that life-changing moment.💜 @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #reaction #zachslaw #inspiration #epilepsyawareness #childofcourage

Episode 3: "A bad chapter isn't the end of your story." 🌟 Welcome back to another episode of Marcus's Monday Motivation, hosted by 2025 Pride of Britain winner and Mental Health Ambassador, Marcus Skeet (@thehullboy)! Today, Marcus reminds us of the immense pressure we put on ourselves to make everything perfect. Ambition is great, but sometimes the only ambition you need for the day is simply making sure you are okay. Take that rest day, focus on yourself, and remember—this is just a bad chapter, not the end of the book. You've got this. 💜 💬 Marcus wants to know: What is one thing you do on a bad day to make yourself feel better? Is it a favourite snack, a comfort show, or something else that brings you back to you? Let us know in the comments below! @pandocruises @DailyMirror #prideofbritain #marcusmondaymotivation #mmm #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #selfcare

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WHAT A NIGHT! 🎉 A huge thank you to all of you who tuned in - we hoped you loved every moment as much as we did. 💜 What a way to celebrate the most incredible people across the nation. Until next time! 🫡 @pandocruises @DailyMirror #PrideOfBritain