HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 - The Untold Story

Samaritans closures show brutal reality of financial crisis for UK charities

Household names are having to take drastic action as they lack resources to meet rising demand for their services

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

The mental health charity said having more than 200 branches ‘is not sustainable’

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Samaritans to close at least 100 branches across UK and Ireland

Mental health charity announces plans to move volunteers into larger regional hubs and pilot remote call handling

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Robin Williams’ son Zak shares heartfelt tribute to dad on his birthday

Acting legend died by suicide in 2014

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

‘There’s just no way’: Man held in same jail cell as Epstein says zero chance he took his own life

Michael Franzese spent several months in the same cell as Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Ex-MLB pitcher found guilty of murdering father-in-law in feud over $1.3M

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was convicted Monday of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a $1.3 million loan dispute.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Experts explain how to be a good listener when someone you love is having a tough time

Sometimes, its not about offering solutions to problems, but just listening

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Prison staff fake checks on suicidal inmates as deaths soar, watchdog warns

A watchdog found prison staff had falsified records of checks on an inmate who died

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Man ‘sucked into plane engine and killed’ on major international airport runway as jet prepared to take off

Flights were suspended at Milan Bergamo Airport after a ‘fatal accident’ involving a Volotea commercial plane

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Heart-stopping moment NYPD officer races to grab woman trying to jump off bridge

If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025