The Latest Breaking News from Samaritans

British man encouraged ‘vulnerable’ American to kill himself on video call

Dylan Phelan kept a recording of the suicide on his computer

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Girl charged with attempted murder after Manchester school stabbing

Two 14-year-old pupils and a 27-year-old male staff member were injured in the incident

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Paul Gascoigne is the ‘happiest’ he’s been in years after addiction battle

If you have been affected by this article, you can contact the following organisations for support: actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, mentalhealth.org.uk.

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Why paper-setters for India’s toughest medical exam are under lockdown with no phones or internet

Paper-setters, moderators and translators to remain in insolation until re-examination day

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Betfair ‘failed to adequately protect’ gambler who took own life after losing thousands, court told

Luke Ashton was 40 when he died in April 2021 after losing around £5,500 the previous month over the course of about 1,000 bets

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Sole survivor of ‘evil’ Iowa shooting spree speaks at vigil after losing 6 family members

A fiancee of one of the victims also spoke at the somber event to honor the family

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Karamo Brown breaks silence on Queer Eye bullying claims and reveals relapse during filming

Life coach’s assistant previously made bombshell claims he was ‘mentally and emotionally abused for years’

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Alaskan Bush People star provides update on brother Matt Brown’s death

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, 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 · Jun 1

Alaskan Bush People star Noah Brown emotionally reveals he helped find brother Matt’s body

Matt was found dead at the age of 43

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dies aged 43

Brown appeared on the first eight seasons of the wilderness reality show from 2014 to 2019

The Independent UK · May 31