Pride of Britain

It's the night when Britain honours its unsung heroes. A star-studded ceremony in London when inspirational stories of bravery, courage and sacrifice take centre stage.

For one night only at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain awards all the applause is for ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They're the stars - and the celebrities take a back seat. And it was a very special night for one of our region's veteran fundraisers. Daniel Harris was there.

Jean Bishop from Hull, who dresses as a bee to raise cash for Age Concern, and was named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain awards joined other Unsung Heroes at Downing Street this morning.

91-year-old Jean has become well known in the region and has raised more than £90,000.

The 15th year of the Pride of Britain awards was marked by a gala ceremony in London- hosted by broadcaster and presenter Carol Vorderman. Among the nominees was Yorkshire's Francine Levin.

Read: Unsung heroes celebrated at the Pride of Britain awards

ITV News presenter Mark Austin has presented Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall with a special Pride of Britain award in recognition of her 25-year fight for justice for her family and the families of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

Coming on stage to a standing ovation along with Kenny Daglish, John Bishop, Jamie Carragher and John Barnes, she said her award was about the pride of Merseyside and thanked the people of Liverpool for supporting the families during their long search for the truth.

Katherine Jenkins told ITV Calendar she was delighted that military heroes were getting recognition at the Pride of Britain Awards.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield told ITV Calendar "it's not about the celebrities" at the Pride of Britain Awards.

Coronation Street star Michelle Collins told ITV Calendar she wanted to attend the awards as you don't meet many "selfless people" nowadays.

Jean Bishop from Hull, who dresses as a bee to raise cash for Age Concern, has been named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain awards.

91-year-old Jean has become well known in the region and has raised more than £90,000.