A new initiative, 'Together at Christmas', launched in Tulse Hill, brings communities together for festive meals. Organisers aim to expand from pilot events to 1,000 meals nationwide by next Christmas to fight isolation.
A grassroots movement launched 'Together at Christmas' meals across the UK in 2025, aiming for 1,000 events next year to fight isolation and polarisation. Find out how to get involved.
A journalist's lonely Christmas leads to a rediscovery of table tennis, a sport seeing a 22% surge among UK women. A story of reconnection and 'aerobic chess'.
Claire King reveals Kim Tate's emotional Emmerdale Christmas plot, highlighting UK loneliness. The actress shares her own festive plans and hopes for the character.
Forget frantic pre-Christmas meet-ups. The best gift for friends is committing to real connection throughout the year to combat post-lockdown isolation and the loneliness crisis.
A Bolton project supporting adults with mental health challenges celebrates its 30th birthday, providing a lifeline and Christmas Day community for those facing isolation. Discover how it helps.
The Salvation Army warns 1.8 million people will be alone on Christmas Day. New YouGov data reveals deep social isolation. Minister urges public to check on neighbours.
Across the UK, grassroots initiatives from farming co-ops to urban neighbourhood projects are rebuilding community bonds to fight a historic epidemic of social isolation. Discover how they're making a difference.
Amid a US loneliness epidemic, small community groups from Baltimore to Kentucky are rebuilding social connections person by person. Discover how grassroots efforts are healing isolation.
This Morning star Alison Hammond opens up about her struggle to slow down, her winter wellness routine, and her new campaign with Specsavers to help the housebound. Discover her tips for beating loneliness.
A shocking new poll shows over two-thirds of UK students in university halls feel lonely, citing costs and phone reliance. Discover the findings and one student's story.
Official projections reveal over a million Scots will live alone within a decade, driven by an ageing society. Experts call for urgent planning to support the elderly. Discover the full story.
Raymond Horsley, 94, shared his book of poems for his late wife of 58 years on BBC Breakfast, revealing how charity Age UK 'changed his life' after her death.
Morrisons has launched special 'Talking Tills' across all UK stores from December 4-7, partnering with the 1 Million Minutes campaign to help tackle loneliness. Discover how a simple chat can make a difference.
Adult film star Scott Finn, real name Rhett Douglas Messerly, has died aged 27. His family paid tribute to his 'kindness, big smile, and silly natured personality'. Read the full story.
Tech entrepreneur Scott Galloway discusses his bestselling book on the male crisis, linking male loneliness to political upheaval and calling for men to 'level up'. Read his surprising take.
Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she feels lonely at Christmas as her husband Brad Falchuk despises the festive season. Discover her holiday traditions and advice for blended families.
Age UK's stark figures reveal a loneliness epidemic among older people this Christmas. Learn the six subtle signs of loneliness and practical steps you can take to help. Support is available.
Age UK reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Learn the subtle signs of loneliness and how to support loved ones this festive season.
New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.
Dame Joanna Lumley brands elderly loneliness a 'crisis' as Age UK reveals over a million face Christmas Day alone. Discover the shocking statistics and how to help.
As festive isolation looms, community leaders urge reaching out to neighbours. Discover simple gestures to support the elderly, young families, and build local bonds this Christmas.
Expert advice from the Good Neighbours Network on simple acts of kindness to support your community this festive season, especially the elderly and isolated.
TV star Gail Porter attended the Primrose Hill Christmas Festival dog show, smiling alongside a winning Schnauzer. This comes days after she shared heartfelt posts about feeling lonely and overlooked during the festive season.
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan opens up about feeling her loneliest ever this Christmas as children start their own families. Read her emotional admission.
Loose Women's Coleen Nolan, 60, reveals feeling profound loneliness while decorating for Christmas alone for the first time as her children start their own families.
Discover six evidence-based strategies to combat loneliness and strengthen friendships. From digital tools to meaningful activities, rebuild your social connections today.
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the inspirational adult maths teacher who transformed learning. Discover how she ignited imaginations and championed social justice through education.
Pride of Britain winner Jamie McDonald launches Ward Buddies, a children's charity tackling loneliness in hospitals. The initiative provides companionship for young patients when families can't be there.
TV star Gail Porter reveals her festive loneliness in emotional Instagram posts after a series of disappointments, prompting an outpouring of support from followers and friends.