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☀️ Good News England

Editorial Standards

Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and uplifting journalism

Our Mission

Good News England exists to highlight the positive stories happening across England every day. In a media landscape often dominated by negative headlines, we believe uplifting news deserves dedicated coverage.

We focus exclusively on constructive, solution-focused journalism that celebrates community achievements, local heroes, scientific progress, and positive developments across 50 English cities.

Content Standards

Every story we publish adheres to these principles:

  • Positivity: We only publish stories that are genuinely uplifting, inspiring, or solution-focused. Each article receives a positivity score to ensure it meets our standards.
  • Accuracy: We verify facts and source information from reputable outlets including The Guardian, BBC, local news sources, and verified community reports.
  • Local relevance: Every story is contextualised for its specific city, including local landmarks, institutions, and community details.
  • Timeliness: We publish fresh content daily at 6:00 AM UTC, covering recent positive developments.
  • Originality: While we draw inspiration from news sources, every article is uniquely written with original analysis and local context.

Technology-Assisted Journalism

We believe in full transparency about how we create content. Good News England uses a combination of human editorial oversight and AI technology to deliver daily positive news at scale.

How We Use AI

  • Story discovery: We use automated systems to scan reputable news sources and identify positive stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.
  • Content creation: AI assists in drafting articles based on verified source material, ensuring consistent quality and tone across all cities.
  • Positivity filtering: Automated systems help filter out negative or sensationalist content, ensuring only genuinely uplifting stories make it through.
  • Image generation: Featured images are created using AI to visually represent each story's theme.

Human Oversight

  • Editorial guidelines and content standards are set and maintained by humans
  • Source selection and verification processes are human-designed
  • Quality standards and positivity criteria are human-defined
  • Reader feedback is reviewed by humans to improve content quality
  • Technical systems are regularly audited for accuracy and bias

We view AI as a tool that enables us to cover more positive news across more cities than would otherwise be possible. Our commitment to accuracy, positivity, and quality remains paramount regardless of the technology used.

Our Sources

We draw from a variety of reputable sources to ensure comprehensive coverage:

  • National publications (The Guardian, BBC News)
  • Local and regional news outlets
  • Official council and government announcements
  • Verified community reports and press releases
  • Academic and research institutions
  • Charitable organisations and NGOs
  • Reader submissions (verified before publication)

We do not publish unverified claims, rumours, or content from unreliable sources.

What We Don't Cover

To maintain our focus on positivity, we intentionally avoid:

  • Crime, violence, or tragedy (unless highlighting positive outcomes)
  • Political controversy or partisan content
  • Sensationalist or fear-based stories
  • Celebrity gossip or tabloid content
  • Content that could cause harm, distress, or division

Corrections Policy

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. If we discover an error, or if readers bring one to our attention, we will:

  • Investigate the issue promptly
  • Correct factual errors as soon as possible
  • Note significant corrections within the article
  • Update the article's modification date

To report an error or concern, please contact us at hello@goodnewsengland.co.uk

Editorial Independence

Good News England maintains full editorial independence. Our content decisions are based solely on our editorial standards and mission to share positive news. We do not accept payment for coverage, and any sponsored or partnership content will be clearly labelled.

Reader Submissions

We welcome positive story ideas from our readers. Submissions are reviewed against our editorial standards before publication. We verify all claims and may edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, and style.

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Questions or Concerns?

We welcome feedback about our editorial standards and practices. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please get in touch:

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