Overview
- The new Rise & Shine slot will run once a week on BBC Breakfast to celebrate people and groups making a positive impact across the UK.
- Monday’s first segment featured the Crosby Wombles litter‑picking group in Crosby, Merseyside, with reporter Jayne McCubbin meeting volunteers.
- Jayne explained that organiser Dawn helped found the group in 2022 and turned to it for support after her husband, Adrian, died unexpectedly last summer.
- An emotional Dawn said the community had been incredibly supportive, as presenters praised her efforts and the group’s role in fostering friendships.
- Jayne urged viewers to contact the programme with similar uplifting stories for coverage through 2026, with hosts Jon Kay and Emma Vardy endorsing the appeal.