250 people could spend Christmas alone after part of charity shuts down
Project Sparkle provides gifts to lonely and vulnerable people across the island during the festive season.
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How too much time alone is damaging young people's mental health
Young people in the North West are struggling to meet new people and are spending more time at home, a survey has found.
Three people hit by loneliness - and how they face up to it
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show millions across the UK feel lonely often or all of the time.