Howard Lloyd

Leeds waitress Sophia Forrester describes how relationship OCD caused intrusive fears that she might cheat on her boyfriend, leading her to avoid friends, nights out and the gym for months. After beginning therapy, exposure exercises and citalopram, she says her anxiety and reassurance-seeking have improved. Forrester is sharing her experience online to challenge misconceptions that OCD is only about cleanliness or order and to help others recognize how it can target their deepest fears.

Lloyds Banking Group will phase out the Halifax brand, moving customers to Lloyds branding and eventually requiring them to switch to the Lloyds app. Branches will remain open, and account details will not change. A former Calderdale Council deputy leader warned that the decision could negatively affect community identity, particularly in Halifax, where the brand holds historic significance.