Local Hero
Local Hero
The unsung heroes in Tayside and Fife who make our communities tick.
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Arbroath foster carer Gwen retires after ‘opening heart’ for 31 years and fostering 195 kids
We clean Fife houses for free – and thousands login to YouTube and watch us sparkle
Bullied through primary school, Angus teenager Rachel is forging a career helping other victims
Dundee driving instructor Billy’s life was saved by gym staff after a heart attack
Angus ‘dog whisperer’ Margaret has spent almost 40 years training pet pooches
How self-taught 26-year-old Andreja brought new blood into historic Errol Sunday Market
How Tayside police dog Amber saved person on edge of Arbroath cliffs
Kirkcaldy teenager who gave speech to the UN says volunteering brings young people together
Hostage negotiator turned Dundee cafe boss Goska is still on a mission to help people
Mum’s struggles inspired Dundee man Alan to start helping city residents get from A to B
Perthshire litter hero Mark helps keep Crieff’s streets tidy – and his demons at bay
Aberfeldy embraces Gaelic culture with support of former pupil Katie
Dundee Bairn’s manager Genna Millar on why city charity means so much to her
How new director of Dundee Samaritans followed in late dad’s footsteps to join charity
New Fife walking group organiser Chloe helps women to feel less isolated
‘She’s a superhero without a cape’: Fife young carer Gracie is mum’s rock
Aberfeldy Wellness Walks director Beth helps people get into nature
‘People are bowing!’: Newport on Tay’s Betty ‘full of energy’ after MBE announcement
Fife counsellor Mary, 68, refusing to retire quietly as she helps sexual assault survivors ‘blossom’ again
Kids repay kindness of Cowdenbeath lollipop man Tom on his 80th birthday
Dundee student Errin was inspired to tackle youth mental health after school friend’s death
Kirriemuir campaigner Graham helps thousands ‘enjoy life’ after dementia diagnosis
‘A fish supper changed his life’: Perth Street Pastors founder on saving lives in the Fair City
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Dundee volunteer reflects on Errol charity visits to Ukraine
