Good News by County
Explore positive stories from all 48 ceremonial counties of England
Counties with stories
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on England's southern coast, home to the historic port cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. Known for maritime heritage, the New Forest, and Jane Austen connections.
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in northern England encompassing Leeds, Bradford, and surrounding areas. Known for Yorkshire grit, stunning countryside, and thriving creative industries.
West Midlands
The West Midlands is a metropolitan county in central England, home to Birmingham, England's second-largest city. The region is known for its diverse communities, manufacturing heritage, and cultural vibrancy.
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in North East England, home to Newcastle upon Tyne. Famous for the Geordie spirit, the Tyne Bridge, and a passionate football community.
East Sussex
East Sussex is a county on England's south coast, home to the vibrant city of Brighton. Known for its creative community, LGBTQ+ pride, stunning coastline, and the South Downs.
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is a county in eastern England, home to the University of Cambridge. Known for punting on the Cam, Silicon Fen tech innovation, and beautiful fenland landscapes.
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England centred on the city of Manchester. Known for its industrial heritage, music scene, and two world-famous football clubs.
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in South East England, home to the world-famous University of Oxford. Known for dreaming spires, the Cotswolds, and a blend of academic excellence with rural charm.
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands centred on the historic city of Leicester. Known for Richard III heritage, multicultural festivals, and the remarkable Leicester City FC.
Avon
The Avon area in South West England is centred on Bristol, known for its creative spirit, street art, independent businesses, and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Greater London
Greater London is the administrative area covering the capital city and its 32 boroughs. Home to nearly 9 million people, it is the cultural, financial, and political heart of England.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands, home to the legendary tales of Robin Hood. Nottingham city combines historic charm with modern creativity and strong community bonds.
City of London
The City of London is the historic core of the capital, home to the Bank of England, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Square Mile financial district.
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county centred on Sheffield. Known for its steel heritage, the Peak District on its doorstep, and a strong tradition of community solidarity.
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England centred on Liverpool and the River Mersey. Famous worldwide for The Beatles, its football clubs, and the warmth of its people.
Essex
Essex is a county in the East of England bordering London. Known for its varied coastline, Epping Forest, and vibrant communities across Chelmsford, Colchester, and Southend.
Devon
Devon is a county in South West England with two coastlines, Dartmoor National Park, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. Known for cream teas and stunning natural beauty.
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England known for the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, and the historic city of Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral.
Suffolk
Suffolk is a county in the East of England known for Constable Country, the heritage coast, Sutton Hoo, and charming wool towns like Lavenham.
Cheshire
Cheshire is a county in North West England known for its Roman heritage in Chester, the Peak District fringes, and picturesque rural landscapes.
Dorset
Dorset is a county on England's southern coast, home to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Bournemouth's beaches, and Thomas Hardy's literary landscape.
Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a county in the West Midlands known for the Malvern Hills, Worcester Cathedral, and the world-famous Worcestershire sauce.
Berkshire
Berkshire is a county in South East England, home to Windsor Castle and Reading. Known for the Thames Valley, technology companies, and royal connections.
Durham
County Durham is in North East England, home to Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site, and a county steeped in mining heritage and community spirit.
Kent
Kent is a county in South East England known as the Garden of England. Home to Canterbury Cathedral, the White Cliffs of Dover, and hop gardens.
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a county in South East England known for the Chiltern Hills, Bletchley Park, and the historic market towns of Aylesbury and High Wycombe.
Cornwall
Cornwall is a county at the southwestern tip of England, famous for stunning coastline, surfing, the Eden Project, and a proud Celtic heritage.
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands known for the Peak District National Park, the historic spa town of Buxton, and Derby's industrial heritage.
Lancashire
Lancashire is a county in North West England known for Blackpool Tower, the Ribble Valley, and a proud industrial heritage of cotton and engineering.
Norfolk
Norfolk is a county in the East of England known for the Norfolk Broads, Norwich Cathedral, and wide sandy beaches along its coastline.
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a county in the East Midlands known as the county of spires and squires. Famous for shoemaking, Silverstone Circuit, and Althorp House.
Somerset
Somerset is a county in South West England known for Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Bath's Georgian architecture, and the Somerset Levels.
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a county in the West Midlands known for the Potteries heritage, Alton Towers, Cannock Chase, and the National Memorial Arboretum.
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a county in South West England, home to Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, and the ancient landscape of Avebury.
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a rural county in the West Midlands known for cider orchards, the Wye Valley, and the cathedral city of Hereford with its Mappa Mundi.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the East Midlands known for Lincoln Cathedral, the Lincolnshire Wolds, and vast agricultural landscapes.
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is England's largest county, home to York, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors. Known for stunning landscapes and Viking heritage.