The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.

More than 60 football coaches and volunteers from Dorset County FA have improved their knowledge of autism with the help of Autism Unlimited.

Stargazers across Dorset could be treated to ‘one of the UK’s most reliable meteor showers. Although the Leonids are active from November 6-30, the peak is expected to occur on the evening of November ...

A number of much-needed affordable homes have come on the market as the first stage in a £23m scheme is completed. The first phase of The Hops, an affordable housing development in Eldridge Street ...

The Post Office is to set out a “transformation plan” in a bid to fix its finances amid reports that hundreds of branches could close down. The industry shake-up may result in the closure of 115 ...

Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-dart finish against Lourence Ilagan in Group F of the Grand Slam of Darts. After the 17-year-old stormed into a two-leg lead, Ilagan hit back to level at 2-2.

The three former detainees said they were subjected to beatings, sexual abuse, forced nudity and other cruel treatment at the prison.

Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts of wilful retention and transmission of national defence information under the Espionage Act.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 46 people in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, including 11 at a makeshift cafeteria in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone, medics said. In Lebanon, warplanes ...

Even after the military gave permission for a delivery to the northernmost part of Gaza, virtually cut off from food for more ...

Leeds winger James has joined a Craig Bellamy Wales squad for the first time after missing the new manager’s opening two camps with a hamstring injury. James’ return comes as a huge boost for Wales, ...

In a debate on tackling image-based abuse, MP Kirith Entwistle said allowing a civil process for victims would give them a ‘second chance’.