The Pride of Britain Awards 2017

It's time to find out who we'll be sending to the Pride of Britain awards

This week we've been watching the stories of four very worthy candidates hoping to become the north west's Fundraiser of the Year.

Well now a panel of judges including Dr Farhan Ali, a surgeon who worked in the aftermath of the Manchester bombing, and Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston have selected their winner.

Our correspondent Andy Bonner reveals all....

All week we have heard inspiring stories of people going that extra mile to help others.

They are all in with a chance of representing the North West at the prestigious Pride of Britain awards later this month.

Tonight Andy Bonner's in Stockport to meet a gentle giant whose charity work makes him very hard to ignore.

All week we've been bringing you stories of remarkable people, who are in with a chance to represent the North West at the Pride of Britain Awards.

The star studded ceremony is held later this month and will celebrate volunteers, carers and fundraisers who go that extra mile.

Tonight Andy Bonner is in Cheshire to meet a man who's reached great heights after battling with mental health problems.

At the end of the month, the Pride of Britain awards will celebrate the country's un-sung heroes - carers, volunteers and fundraisers who make a real difference.

This week our correspondent Andy Bonnerwill be bringing us stories of special people from our region - all in with a chance to represent the North West at the awards in London.

Tonight we're in Birkenhead to meet a fundraiser who just keeps on running - and is now spurring on others to get fit.