The corner shop opening its doors on Christmas Day to tackle loneliness

Christmas Day is a joyous occasion for many but, for some, it can be a lonely time.

A corner shop in Twickenham, west London, has been opening its doors on Christmas Day for 25 years to help combat loneliness.

Meet and Deep Newsagents has noticed an even bigger need this year, as people are struggling to pay for food and heating.

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