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The best genuinely good news from around England, real people, named places, stories we’ve verified with the people involved. Picked by our editor, not an algorithm.
Last updated: 22 August 2026
London
Nurse Alex Foley's 60-hour DJ set for The Cinnamon Trust
London nurse Alex Foley planned a 60-hour DJ marathon for her mum Sarah's 60th birthday and The Cinnamon Trust. The public fundraiser now records £2,070 from 87 donations, plus £461.25 Gift Aid; the completed set time is not yet directly confirmed.
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CBSO: Birmingham as proud of its orchestra as football
A study of more than 1,000 residents found Birmingham is almost as proud of its orchestras and concert halls as its football teams, while classical music proved just as popular with younger adults as with older listeners.
Read the full story →Gloucester
Great Big Climate Circus finale draws 500 in Gloucester
About 500 people joined a free, youth-led day of circus, music, dance, spoken word and shared food in Gloucester, closing the first tour of a four-year project built around joyful, practical climate action.
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It's My First Day!, a new London podcast about fresh starts
London artist and filmmaker Tehillah Hinds launched a fortnightly podcast about the nervous, funny and formative moments behind new jobs, side hustles, hobbies and fresh chapters of life.
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Walking tennis for people with Parkinson's near Chester
People living with Parkinson's around Chester can now try a gentle, social form of tennis at weekly Thursday sessions, with instructors, equipment and a welcome for carers all provided.
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Earlier picks
- Shoreham resident celebrates 100th birthday with a Shetland pony chariot ride · Brighton
- The Great Big Climate Circus kicks off in Stroud · Stroud
- Parkinson's Steppers: a Leeds class where movement makes music · Leeds
- Winchester Boxing Club Launches Free Parkinson's Sessions · Winchester
- Londoners Win Sziget Festival Tickets in King's Cross Stunt · London
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