The National Lottery-funded Colour of Love project captured the poignant stories of mixed-race couples and their families in 1940s–1970s Nottinghamshire. Here are some of our favourites.

Huddersfield community leader Milton Brown on the very personal journey which led to the film Windrush: The Years After, part-funded by The National Lottery.

To celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday, three very different groups in Waltham Forest share their stories of how its investment has transformed a place they all love.

Since the National Lottery began 25 years ago, more than £20million has been invested in Waltham Forest’s heritage. It’s restored historic buildings, helped nature thrive and rejuvenated streets. It’s also explored some incredible community stories, including the history of grime music. “It’s helped

The pair discussed the importance of involving a diverse range of people in their work and how crucial it is to document ordinary people's lives. They also reflected on the progress made by the LGBT+ community over the past 50 years, as well as the challenges they still face. It was an insightful

Johnson-John Baptiste worked in Nottinghamshire mines for 26 years. A National Lottery-funded project helped him to reunite with his former colleagues and celebrate his achievements.

At the lowest point in his life, John Priestley was homeless on the streets of Rochdale. Now, he's a key player at the National Football Museum.

Diverse heritage, shared experiences and hopeful futures – a project made possible by National Lottery players has brought together an incredible group of women.

Leicester children of different religious faiths were given a unique opportunity to learn about a previously unknown shared history.

An anti-racism campaigner banished his personal troubles after taking a painful journey into the past to highlight the role of slavery at British visitor attractions.