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The First Time a 10-Year-old Boy Uses His Birthday Metal Detector, He Unearths a Centuries-Old Sword

Once upon a time in a green and pleasant land lived a boy who dreamed of buried treasure. Armed with a brand-new magic wand, he set...

Revised Farm Payments Will Let UK Farmers Serve the Environment and Public Good

England wants to lead an “agricultural revolution” with a new farm subsidies bill that pays farmers to improve the land and water.

Young People Are Befriending Lonely Seniors Across the UK by Volunteering as Storytellers

Hundreds of young people have been “restoring vision” to UK seniors with dementia and visual problems through this intergenerational reading program.

Owners Didn’t Think Dachshund Could Do Any Tricks But He’s Now Famous for Balancing Things On His Head

This adorable dachshund has become a viral sensation for balancing a series of random objects on his head. 30-year-old Paul Lavery was amazed to discover...

Watch 5-Year-old Bust a Move at Foo Fighters Show After They Ask the ‘Wee Dude’ to Join Them On Stage

It's times like these we're thankful for this adorable video of a little boy being brought on stage to dance with his favorite band.

Scotland Added 22 Million New Trees Last Year, Carrying the UK Goal on its Green Shoulders

Despite how England may have fallen short of its tree planting targets for 2018, Scotland has surged past its own goal by planting 22 million new trees.

How the Healing Properties of Irish Soil Apparently Hold the Key to Fighting Superbug Health Threat

A team of researchers has discovered that there may be more truth to Irish folklore than scientists give it credit for.

A Man Got the Nobel Prize for Her Discovery. Now, 44 Years Later, She’s Awarded Breakthrough Physics Prize and $3Mil

LISTEN to this story here, as told by The Good News Guru, from Friday’s radio broadcast with Ellen K and the GNN founder, on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story...

This Pup Was a Ringbearer at His Owner’s Wedding – and the Pictures are Adorable

When this dapper looking pup was asked to be the honorary ring bearer at his owners' wedding, he didn't hesitate to say “I do”.   Sean...

10 Years After Ban, the Number of UK Smokers Falls to Record Low

It's been ten years since the United Kingdom introduced a ban on smoking inside enclosed public spaces – and the legislation has clearly paid...

FBI Helps Irish Family Recover Stolen Heirloom After 10 Years

After a precious painting was stolen straight out of their home 10 years ago, this Irish family has finally been reunited with their heirloom,...

Mystery Woman Donates Rare Bill Worth $62K to Help Youth

An unidentified woman from Northern Ireland accidentally found a five pound note that was actually worth a fortune. But the lucky anonymous woman didn't...

Plastic Bags on U.K. Beaches Have Dropped by Almost Half Since 5p Tax

Since the plastic bag tax has been introduced to the United Kingdom, there have been 40% less plastic bags per 100 meters of beach.

Adele Surprises 12-Year-old Irish Fan with Bedside Visit

Adele surprised a struggling young fan with a “Hello” right at her bedside. The little girl, defying the odds of survival, had a “dream come...

School Sends Inspiring Letter With Test Scores, So Kids Know What’s Important

Students awaiting test scores in the mail might have been worrying about how well they did. But when they tore open the results, they...

11-yo Super Fan with Down Syndrome Becomes EU Football Treasure

This 11-year-old sports fan with Down Syndrome has had the "Best Day Ever" over and over again for a year–winning hearts on football pitches...
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Good News in History, September 9

On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared nationwide on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, performing Don't Be Cruel and Love...
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Song of the Year: I’m Happy! Irish Today

This video is an homage to the stellar song by Pharrell Williams, called I'm HAPPY. Shot on the streets of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, happy...
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UK’s Big Lottery Gives 1.4 Million for Life Saving Suicide Hotline

A life saving project aiming to reduce the number of people who die by suicide across the UK is one of two initiatives to...
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22 Year-old Plays His Way into Golf Stardom: Rory’s a Celtic Tiger, With Class

For 15 years golf needed Tiger. He made the game more popular, more accessible, more interesting, by virtue of his virtuosic play and dominance...