Stories which have had made headlines include the story of John McGeown, who was praised on social media late last year.

McGeown, who is homeless, stood in the freezing rain in Glasgow for hours to guard a handbag left in an open car.

Beautician Katie Cutler raised £320,000 for Alan Barnes -- who she had never met -- after hearing how he violently mugged outside his house in Gateshead.

Barnes, who has sight and growth disabilities, was left traumatised and was afraid to return back to his home.

Further afield, stories in the US have included the big-hearted tippers who have left a big sum to their serving staff.