'Pride of Britain winners move us to tears and restore our faith in humanity'

'Pride of Britain winners move us to tears and restore our faith in humanity' Pride of Britain winners move us to tears and restore our faith in humanity. Britain will salute its heroes. They are our nation's beating heart Proud of our heroes There are moments when a stranger's courage saves a life, when an act of kindness pulls someone back from despair, when the extraordinary goodness of ordinary people makes your heart ache with pride. At the Mirror’s annual Pride of Britain Awards, we honour those remarkable souls who remind us of everything wonderful about our country. Dr Eli Prior, who, despite suffering terrible injuries in a train crash, put aside her pain to help others. Andrew Franks, who confronted a knife-wielding terrorist, risking his life to protect terrified worshippers. Heart surgeon Asif Hasan, whose extraordinary skill has given hundreds of desperately ill children the chance to grow up and embrace their families. And Elaine Roberts and Luke Ambler, who transformed the unbearable grief of losing her son Andy to suicide into a lifeline for countless struggling men. Prime Minister Andy Burnham rightly praises their extraordinary courage, compassion and sacrifice. Their stories move us to tears and restore our faith in humanity. Tomorrow, Britain salutes its heroes. They are our nation's beating heart. Ellie's lesson A celebrity endorsement can be worth a fortune. But behind the glamour and glitter, there can sometimes be an uncomfortable truth. Ellie Goulding has spent years championing the environment, yet found herself wearing £500,000 of diamonds linked to an Australian mine accused of leaving Indigenous ancestral land contaminated with toxic chemicals. The singer deserves credit for swiftly acknowledging her mistake, apologising and promising never to wear diamonds from the mine again. Her response shows a willingness to listen and learn. But the controversy carries an important lesson for every celebrity lending their name and reputation to luxury brands. Those enjoying the rewards of endorsements have a duty to examine the ethical and environmental credentials of what they promote. The Indigenous communities fighting for their land deserve nothing less. Influence brings responsibility, and proper scrutiny matters. Marital hiss Forget the seven-year itch. The real danger in marriage comes after 20 years, when even the sound of your spouse breathing can become unbearable. Divorces after two decades are rising. Perhaps the children have finally left home, and couples have run out of referees.