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1 in 4 people are lonelier than ever
Parliamentarians across parties will now call on the UK Government to put connecting communities at the heart of Covid recovery
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Nice neighbours - the most welcoming people in the UK
New survey from the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay reveals most people from the Northwest feel positive about their local community.
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Ofgem sets out plans to soften energy price surge in April
It said this could help to reduce the bills of customers, with the Financial Times reporting it could spare customers a levy of up to £100
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UK weather forecast for when snow could fall as temperatures plunge in the new year
Between January 8 and January 12, some regions, especially in the southeast, will see temperatures drop below zero
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Ayrshire College scoops top award for its inclusive podcast
The Rockpool Podcast is a variety podcast show produced by students.
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The first babies born on New Year's Day are given presents
In the labour and postnatal wards, staff also wear festive trinkets to mark the occasion, such as antlers on their heads
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Research shows more than half of NYD TV will be repeats
Marmalade Game Studio’s analysis revealed that 202 of the 403 programmes across the five channels over Christmas were repeats
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New Year’s Eve rail strikes to go ahead, say union leaders
Staff will walk out for 24 hours
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Ex-addict who spent last Christmas homeless thanks public for giving her hope
In January, she was helped to find temporary accommodation and supported to beat her addiction
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Harry’s tell-all memoirs set for 2022
Queen Elizabeth will have spent 70 years on the throne
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Ikea confirms price hike in UK stores due to Covid
Retailers have been increasing prices in response to the pandemic and supply chain issues
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New NHS Nightingale 'surge hubs' to launch amid Omicron wave
The move comes as hospitals are using hotels, hospices and care homes to safely discharge as many people who are medically fit to leave as possible