Our Team

Meet the people behind Good News England

Daniel Stevens

Editor & Founder

Daniel founded Good News England with a simple mission: to highlight the positive stories happening across England every day. Frustrated by the negativity bias in mainstream media, he created a platform dedicated exclusively to uplifting local news from 50 English cities.

Focus: Editorial direction, content strategy, and ensuring every story meets our standards for positivity and accuracy.

Credentials

✓Founder of Good News England (2024-present)
✓Experience in digital publishing and content strategy
✓Specialist in positive journalism and constructive news
✓Expert in local and hyperlocal news coverage

Areas of Expertise

Positive journalismLocal news coverageCommunity storytellingDigital publishingContent strategyReader engagement

Expert Commentary Available

Our editor is available for expert commentary on the following topics. Journalists and researchers can reach out via press@goodnewsengland.co.uk.

Positive & Constructive Journalism

The rise of solutions-focused news, its impact on readers, and how it differs from traditional journalism.

Local & Hyperlocal News

Covering communities at the micro-local level, filling gaps left by traditional media consolidation.

News & Mental Health

The psychological effects of news consumption and how positive news alternatives support wellbeing.

Solo Journalism

Running a one-person newsroom, sustainable models for independent journalists, and modern tools.

Reader-Funded Media

Membership models, community support, and alternatives to ad-driven journalism.

Community Storytelling

Highlighting local heroes, grassroots initiatives, and positive developments in communities.

How We Work

Good News England combines human editorial oversight with modern technology to deliver daily positive news at scale. Our editor sets the editorial direction, quality standards, and ensures every story aligns with our mission to spread positivity.

We source stories from reputable outlets including The Guardian, BBC, local news publications, and verified community reports. Every piece of content is reviewed against our editorial standards before publication.

Our commitment is to accuracy, positivity, and local relevance. We believe that good news deserves dedicated coverage, and we work every day to shine a light on the positive stories happening across England.

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