Outside the Singing Canary on Malborough Crescent in Newcastle. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

Christmas appeals are launching in a number of North East pubs to help people facing loneliness and isolation this festive season. More than 6,000 Christmas cards were written and sent to people at risk of loneliness last year following an appeal from Proper Pubs.

And now community pubs across the region are joining the effort to help spread festive cheer by writing Christmas cards on the countdown to Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to write a festive message to fellow community members, whether they're a patient at a local hospital, part of a community group or a resident at the local nursing home.

Each pub will provide a list of potential recipients for customers to choose from and

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