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Teen Paperboy Saves Neighbor's Life, Nominated for Hero Award

10/25/2025

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Falkirk paperboy Callum Clydesdale, 14, found his neighbor Bob Stewart unconscious in his kitchen after spotting the previous day's newspaper in his letterbox.
He called emergency services, enabling Bob's daughter to reach the hospital and spend moments with him before he died days later.
Clydesdale was nominated for BBC's Make a Difference awards in the Young Hero category.
His mother praised his quick thinking, and Rev Scott Burton expressed pride.

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Story summary

Falkirk paperboy Callum Clydesdale, 14, found his neighbor Bob Stewart unconscious in his kitchen after spotting the previous day's newspaper in his letterbox.
He called emergency services, enabling Bob's daughter to reach the hospital and spend moments with him before he died days later.
Clydesdale was nominated for BBC's Make a Difference awards in the Young Hero category.
His mother praised his quick thinking, and Rev Scott Burton expressed pride.