Loneliness2 days agoSingle mums form support group to beat lonelinessThe pair are creating a "village" of like-minded people in Northamptonshire.2 days ago3 days ago'Self-checkouts in shops add to rural loneliness'A shopper says being able to have face-to-face interaction with staff can be "life-affirming".3 days ago6 days ago'I know she's AI, but to me she's a friend'The Comfort Companions app is being trialled with older people waiting for befriending services.6 days ago22 Jul 2026'Chatty bench' installed to encourage conversationThe bright pink bench aims to encourage conversations between strangers of all ages.22 Jul 202617 Jul 2026'Volunteering with food charity saved me from loneliness'FoodCycle takes surplus food and turns it into three-course meals served to the community.17 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Pub group for strangers marks 1,000th meet-upEvents are held in Essex and Peterborough and as far away as the United Arab Emirates and Colombia.5 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Young people 'leaving Guernsey due to loneliness'A new social group hopes to help young islanders to feel connected in the bailiwick.2 Jul 202620 Jun 2026'Our bond through a befriending service has been a blessing'Volunteer Sarah Green, 42, and Sheila Ramsden, 80, became close after meeing via b:friend. 20 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Men's Shed launches £200k appeal for new homeThe group - which brings men together to combat loneliness - wants to secure its long-term future.18 Jun 2026...
