rescuing

The bravery of women who risked their lives rescuing injured civilians in wartime London has been highlighted in newly unearthed photographs.

He had been mentioned in dispatches for his "gallantry" for rescuing a wounded comrade under heavy fire, something he did on "more than one occasion", his officer said.

"We know about the coastguard's tactics of either pushing back or not rescuing people."

He started at the bottom of the industry as a picker - collecting hair from households and rescuing it from the rubbish.

Still, gleaning is about more than just rescuing food — it's about rediscovering the value of what we've overlooked.