The Latest Breaking News from Samaritans

Jay Blades cancels another scheduled appearance as he continues to take ‘time out’

‘Repair Shop’ presenter is taking a step back as he deals with challenges in personal life

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Watch dealer Oliver White took his own life after ‘anguish and distress’ of robbery, says family

His family said Oliver White was the ‘victim of a terrifying attack and high-value robbery’

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Passenger dies after jumping off world’s largest cruise ship as it sets sail from Florida

The passenger was pronounced deceased sometime after he was found and bought back to the giant vessel

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Boeing whistleblower cause of death revealed

John Barnett, 62, a quality control engineer at Boeing for 32 years, was found dead at a South Carolina hotel in March

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

'Daily anxiety' as squatters continue search for somewhere to live

'We're relying on other people's hospitality.'

Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2024

Keir Starmer pledges to focus on self harm in drive to bring down suicide rates

The Labour leader said ‘too many families are being ripped apart’ by suicides, rates of which have been increasing since the Conservatives came to power in 2010

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho appeals for investigation into star Lee Sun-kyun’s death

Oscar-winning director is one of many South Korean artists to call for further investigation after a string of high-profile deaths

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

‘Incredibly bright’ boy, 16, dies on railway tracks as heartbroken family pays tribute

Leo Barber was found near Shortlands Station, Bromley

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Russian oil executive who fled to UK took his own life after assets frozen over war in Ukraine

Exclusive: Mikhail Trushin was described as a ‘well liked, intelligent man’ and a ‘successful manager’

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Samaritans' 'Brew Monday' initiative seeks to disrupt Blue Monday fever

Those who may be struggling are encouraged to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people they care about

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024