Grooming gang probes dropped due to human error
A damning review uncovers how police investigations into grooming gangs were abandoned due to administrative mistakes and poor record-keeping, raising serious questions about victim protection.
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Grooming gang probes dropped due to human error
Exclusive: Critical investigations into grooming gangs halted due to administrative failures, raising serious questions about police procedures and victim support.
Shipping boss groped girl, 12, on flight
A senior shipping company director faces jail after sexually assaulting a child mid-air, telling authorities he was confused and thought she was his wife in shocking court case.
Southport killer's brother feared patricide before attack
Exclusive inquiry reveals Axel Rudakubanas's brother warned authorities about his violent threats weeks before the Southport knife attacks that left three children dead.
Child obesity hits highest level since pandemic
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
HMRC child benefit error freezes payments for thousands
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without vital child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
Court: Teen removed from UK gangs can stay in Ghana
A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.
British teen must stay in Ghana for GCSEs, judge rules
A High Court judge has decided a 15-year-old British boy should stay in Ghana to finish his exams after being tricked into travelling there, in a complex international custody case.
Schoolboy, 11, fatally hit by train while on phone
A heartbreaking rail accident report reveals how an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone use contributed to a fatal level crossing incident, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Big Brother Star Ben Duncan Dies in 100ft Hotel Fall
Former Big Brother contestant Ben Duncan has died aged 45 after falling 100 feet from a hotel in a tragic incident that has shocked the entertainment world.
Father sentenced for shaking baby son to death
A tragic case of fatal child abuse sees California father sentenced to 25 years to life for violently shaking his 3-month-old son, exposing the devastating consequences of shaken baby syndrome.
Croydon schoolboy remembered as community rallies around family
The Croydon community mourns the tragic passing of 11-year-old Kaine Spence while rallying around his grieving family. Discover how this remarkable boy's memory continues to inspire acts of kindness across South London.
Nepal Avalanche: Search for Seven Climbers Continues
Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to recover bodies of international mountaineers after devastating avalanche strikes Himalayan peak in Nepal's Kangchenjunga region.
Serbian Coach Mladen Žižović Dies During Match
The football community is in mourning after Radnički 1923 coach Mladen Žižović collapsed and died during a Serbian top-flight match against Mladost, sending shockwaves through the sport.
Child bride faces execution over husband's death
A woman forced into marriage as a child now fights for her life, needing to raise £80,000 to avoid execution for her husband's death in a case exposing deep social injustices.
Football manager, 44, dies during match
The football community is in mourning after 44-year-old manager Matt Gibson tragically passed away during a match between Lutterworth Athletic and Friar Lane & Epworth, leaving players and officials devastated.
Labour's poverty dilemma: 450,000 children wait
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.
Worker dies trapped under collapsed medieval tower
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Worker dies trapped under collapsed medieval tower
Emergency crews battled through the night to rescue a construction worker trapped beneath rubble after a medieval bell tower collapse in Italy.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child resemblance probe
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
EastEnders: Vicki's Child Shock Brings Unexpected Ally
In a stunning Walford twist, Vicki Fowler's world is turned upside down by a child revelation, but an unexpected ally emerges to support her through the emotional turmoil.
Coronation Street Baby Tragedy in Special Episode
A Coronation Street couple faces unimaginable tragedy as they receive devastating news about their unborn baby in an emotional special episode that will leave viewers heartbroken.
Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's parents
A woman stands accused of orchestrating a cruel three-year harassment campaign against Kate and Gerry McCann, sending hundreds of malicious messages about their missing daughter Madeleine.
Why Serious Play is Crucial for Child Development
New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.
Mum avoids jail after baby thrown from car window
A young mother has been spared prison after her baby was thrown from a car window during a dramatic motorway collision in West Yorkshire.
Family cat dies in devastating West London house fire
A heartbreaking incident in West London as a family cat dies in a six-pump fire emergency. The devastating blaze in a residential property has left the community in shock.
Sugar Hyperactivity Myth: What Science Really Says
New scientific evidence debunks the long-held belief that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. Discover what the research really says about sugar's effects on behaviour.
Iran Child Bride Faces Execution Over Blood Money
A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.
Australia's Child Protection Crisis Exposed
An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.
Coronation Street: Tyrone's horrifying Ruby discovery
In a devastating Coronation Street twist, Tyrone Dobbs uncovers a terrifying secret about young Ruby's wellbeing that will change their lives forever.
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