The Mirror's new 'Island of Strangers' film tells the story of a group of girls who have all fled war and terror in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan learning to surf – as a way to overcome trauma

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As Noah’s Ark Children's Hospice celebrates 20 years of helping young people like Sophie Charles, it faces a £1 million deficit. Campaigners say hospices must be part of Andy Burnham's social care rev...

PC Saara Nawaz joined the force after surviving domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner. Now she's sharing her story as domestic abuse deaths on the rise.

As 500 new free primary breakfast clubs open this month, charity Magic Breakfast says secondary schools urgently need the same support. Maryam Qaiser visits a Walsall school helping hungry teens.

As Reform UK takes every seat in Tamworth Borough in the local elections, Maryam Qaiser speaks to residents and business owners about the election news. But there's hope...

As Britain approaches local elections, millions of the voters weaponised by some politicians do not have the right to vote

Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan. Here is everything you need to know, including the date it starts in the UK, and how long it will last

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, three survivors recall their stories, and a precious item from their childhood that they still have as part of the Daily Mirror's #PeopleMove project

As Nigel Farage takes to the stage in Birmingham, we visit a town 10 miles away where multicultural Britain is thriving – but voters fear a return to the past

Bin worker Adrian Hyde sadly lost his son to sepsis last year. Just five weeks later Adrian opened a shocking letter from his employer Birmingham City Council.

Bin worker Adrian Hyde sadly lost his son to sepsis last year. Just five weeks later Adrian opened a shocking letter from his employer Birmingham City Council.

Stanford 'Sonny' Francis was admitted for an emergency pacemaker - and was still in hospital 6 weeks later. This Windrush hero is one of 30,000 patients who stay 21 days over their discharge-ready-dat...

Stanford 'Sonny' Francis was admitted for an emergency pacemaker - and was still in hospital 6 weeks later. This Windrush hero is one of 30,000 patients who stay 21 days over their discharge-ready-dat...

Simon and Helen’s daughter Ruby-Mae has severe complex needs. They say without Noah's Ark Children's Hospice, which faces rising costs, that life would be 'apocalyptic'.

Growing up Georgia Sullivan would force down food she didn't like – in case there was no food at home. Now the 26-year-old and four other young people are calling on the government to end child povert...

When Mary Long-Dhonau's home was overwhelmed by sewage, rats and dried faeces, she vowed no-one else should go through the same hell

Salaam-Shalom Kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East

Salaam-Shalom Kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East

The Notts County ­Foundation and charity Muslim Hands have been offering free Iftar hot meals to those in need this Ramadan, and it has been a lifeline to many

The Notts County ­Foundation and charity Muslim Hands have been offering free Iftar hot meals to those in need this Ramadan, and it has been a lifeline to many

As Rachel Reeves is set to announce huge disability cuts, The Mirror's Ros Wynne-Jones and Maryam Qaiser speak to members of the disabled community who have already been cut to the bone after 14 years...

Olga Pasichnyk fled to the UK when war broke out in Ukraine three years ago, but now her future and safety hangs in the balance due to a visa rule that affects many in her position

Olga Pasichnyk fled to the UK when war broke out in Ukraine three years ago, but now her future and safety hangs in the balance due to a visa rule that affects many in her position

Olga Pasichnyk fled to the UK when war broke out in Ukraine three years ago, but now her future and safety hangs in the balance due to a visa rule that affects many in her position

Ahead of Labour's pilot scheme for breakfast clubs in 750 schools, Real Britain visited one which is already making a huge difference for children at Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare

Ahead of Labour's pilot scheme for breakfast clubs in 750 schools, Real Britain visited one which is already making a huge difference for children at Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare

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