Anna Cooper-Ryan @AMC_83 · Jan 4, Jan 4, 2026, 7:57 AM BBC News - 'Chatty Cafes help tackle the loneliness epidemic', says founder - BBC Newsbbc.co.uk/news/articles/… www.bbc.co.uk 'Chatty Cafes help tackle the loneliness epidemic', says founder A mum from Oldham set up Chatty Cafes after herself feeling lonely while on maternity leave in 2016.
Anna Cooper-Ryan @AMC_83 · Jan 3, Jan 3, 2026, 8:05 AM BBC News - Altrincham heritage trail takes visitors back in time - BBC Newsbbc.co.uk/news/articles/… www.bbc.co.uk Altrincham heritage trail takes visitors back in time Visitors and locals can explore Altrincham's rich heritage with a free walking trail in the town.
Anna Cooper-Ryan @AMC_83 · Jan 1, Jan 1, 2026, 8:17 AM BBC News - School pupils meet-ups 'a lifeline' for retirement housing residentsbbc.co.uk/news/articles/… www.bbc.co.uk Portadown: Meet-ups 'a lifeline' for retirement housing residents A scheme that started four years ago brings primary school pupils together with elderly residents living nearby.
Anna Cooper-Ryan @AMC_83 · Jan 1, Jan 1, 2026, 8:11 AM BBC News - Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at homebbc.co.uk/news/articles/… www.bbc.co.uk Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at home The scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.
Anna Cooper-Ryan @AMC_83 · Dec 31, 2025, Dec 31, 2025, 7:34 AM BBC News - Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat lonelinessbbc.co.uk/news/articles/… www.bbc.co.uk Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.