It's a sad reflection of today's society that have-a-go-heroes are just as likely to be criticised for being irresponsible as to be praised for their selfless acts of courage.
Thankfully, there are people who are still willing to go to the aid of others or stand up to the violent thugs even if it means putting themselves in danger.
In The Evening Telegraph today we spotlight some of the city's bravest and public-spirited citizens. Fortunately, they are all still here to tell the tale – although the hero of Long Causeway Nick Petruzziello was badly injured.
They are all ordinary people doing extraordinary things and they deserve our gratitude.
Read Hannah Gray's feature: People capable of extraordinary acts of bravery.
Job loss anger is understandableTHE spectre of job losses is hanging over many people at the moment.
More than 40 workers at Peterborough firm Willis and Gambier were made redundant last week.
To add insult to injury, they have been told they will not be paid for the work they did in September.
Their anger is understandable.
Read the full story: Furniture firm workers will not be paid wages.
Doodling - it is a doddle for AmeliaYAXLEY youngster Amelia Warcup's artistic talents could land her a trip to London to meet the Queen.
The eight-year-old's design for a doodle for Google has won her a place in an art competition.
If she wins, she'll prove that doodling's a doddle for her.
Read the full story: Amelia, 6, has got the Google doodle bug.
The full article contains 272 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
