Over 150 buildings around the country will be lit up in green to mark the shortest day of the year on Thursday.
Locals struggling with issues like loneliness, bereavement and family problems this Christmas are being encouraged to contact Samaritans.
The charity’s 200 volunteers respond to a call for help every minute and expect to answer around a thousand on Christmas day.
Over 150 buildings around the country will be lit up in green to mark the shortest day of the year on Thursday, as part of the charity's Longest Night campaign.
Jon Spencer from Samaritans says it has been a very busy year for the service.

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