A special post box aimed at encouraging people in Gedling in Nottinghamshire to write letters to loved ones who have died has proved popular. 

'Letters to Heaven' postbox a success in Gedling

It's the third year in a row that residents in this area have been the recipients of the random act of kindness.

Envelopes stuffed with £100 posted through doors in run-up to Christmas

The mystery donation came through the Cheltenham mum's letterbox

A single mother who relies on food banks to feed her children has said a mystery benefactor has restored her faith in humanity.

Neighbours were stunned when the money appeared through their postbox

Neighbours were left stunned when they found the money

Nahla Summers is cycling thousands of miles around the UK and Ireland, on a stand up bike, to inspire others to undertake random acts of kindness.

They handed out flowers, sweets and cards and gave high-fives, hugs and smiles to members of the public in Carlisle city centre.

A village in Somerset has laid claim to be the kindest community in the country after carrying out more than 800 random acts of kindness.