A study has been released naming the top 10 kindest cities in the UK.
And it will come as no surprise to Scousers and visitors of Merseyside to discover that our city has been named as one of them.
Known for being friendly and welcoming, the people of Liverpool have ranked as sixth on the list.
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A national poll of 2,000 adults asked them to rate their hometown when it comes to friendliness, good deeds and community spirit.
Across the UK, strangers opening doors (28%), being said “good morning” to in the street (27%) and a neighbour taking a parcel in when they’re not home (26%) are the kind acts people regularly encounter in their hometown.
The study also found nearly half (44%) of adults wouldn’t want to live anywhere else than their hometown, with 32% choosing to live where they do because of its kindness.
It emerged the average adult carries out two acts of kindness a day, with two-thirds feeling happy when they’ve done their bit.
For 43%, their main motivation for being kind is because it makes them feel good, while almost half believe it helps society at large and everyone should do it.
And nearly four in ten feel the need to help others more vulnerable than themselves.
Commissioned by Babybel, the research is part of a wider campaign in partnership with Comic Relief, to encourage everyday heroism and small acts of kindness.
This Red Nose Day, the French cheese brand is celebrating little gestures, by sharing fun and inspiring ways to raise money for the charity, in addition to making a 5p donation from every pack.
A spokesman for Babybel said: “It’s been really interesting to find out which city has officially been crowned the kindest.
“And also, how the nation rates their hometown for attributes such as helpfulness and being charitable.
"It’s lovely to know that these things are still abundant amongst communities across the UK.”
Top 10 kindest cities in the UK
- Oxford
- Belfast
- Brighton
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- Newcastle
- Cambridge
- Birmingham
- Norwich
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