Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam. 48 mins ago

‘Hi, thanks for calling. Are you OK? How far away are you?’ A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone. 1 hour ago

Police response to £25,000 fraud branded woeful Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated. 1 hour ago

Connecting people through music The World Harmony Orchestra has been providing musical comfort for those who may be lonely throughout the pandemic. 1 hour ago

The Paper: PM beefs up team and NHS staff jab 'U-turn talks' There are tributes to Meat Loaf on the front pages alongside more stories on the Downing Street parties row. 2 hours ago

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' taken into post office Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. 3 hours ago

First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent' There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest. 3 hours ago

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. 5 hours ago

A1(M) crash: Woman critical after car plunges from bridge The Vauxhall Astra went through a barrier and landed on its roof when it plunged onto the A1 (M). 7 hours ago

NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping this winter? Winter and Covid are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area. 1 day ago