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Axel Rudakubana: from ‘unassuming’ schoolboy to Southport killer

How a chain of events apparently beginning at school five years ago led to the murder of three girls in horrific atrocity

The Guardian - UK

Police failed to arrest Southport killer when caught with knife two years before attack

Officers told Axel Rudakubana’s mother to keep knives out of son’s reach after he was found carrying blade on bus

The Guardian - UK

Southport child-killer’s violent past outlined in court before sentencing

Judge Mr Justice Goose ordered Axel Rudakubana to be removed from the dock shortly after the start of the sentencing hearing.

Evening Standard

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Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children

Newsquest’s year-long partnership with the NSPCC has ended with an amazing final-push donation from readers.

The National (Scotland)

NSPCC calls for new volunteers in 2025 - how to help

The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers to help support its services in 2025.

The National (Scotland)

Childline ready to support thousands of children this Christmas

Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas…

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a…

The National (Scotland)

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The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

The National (Scotland)

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

The National (Scotland)

Campaign launches to protect young people from sextortion scams

It is hoped the campaign will help young people to realise they are not at fault, and that help is available to them.

The Independent UK

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas…

The National (Scotland)

Esther Rantzen: Assisted dying Bill wonderful but law would be too late for me

The ChildLine founder commended Kim Leadbeater for taking on the often divisive issue.

The Independent UK

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

The National (Scotland)

‘It looks so real’: amid rise in financial sextortion, Childline is helping teenagers fight back

Counsellors are receiving an increasing number of calls from young people being blackmailed over faked indecent images

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65% rise in children being left home alone sees NSPCC signpost parents to advice and support

As the school holidays approach, the NSPCC respond to a rise in reports of children being left home alone - they offer helpful, supportive advice for parents juggling work and kids.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh nurse climbs Pentland Skyline in memory of daughter Sophie

AN EDINBURGH nurse whose teenage daughter died by suicide after viewing harmful content online has raised more than £4000 for Childline...

The Guardian - UK

How can parents protect their children from sextortion?

Consequences of sharing nude images and subsequent threat of blackmail can be devastating. Talk to your child, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Smacking a child is just an act of violence. Why do England and Northern Ireland still allow it?

It is perverse that adults are legally protected from violence, yet striking a child can be defended. Calls for a ban are getting louder, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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The Hindu

Child slapping incident: SC to examine implementation of Right to Education in Uttar Pradesh on March 15

Uttar Pradesh government ropes in child protection agencies for counselling after Muslim child slapped by classmates in Muzaffarnagar school.

Evening Standard

Former Hampstead home of Childline founder Esther Rantzen available to rent

The journalist, campaigner and broadcaster lived at the penthouse apartment for a decade, between 2011 and 2021

The Hindu

3 officials suspended in Bhopal children’s home case; missing girls safe, says Madhya Pradesh CM

Suspension of 3 officials & showcause notices issued after illegal children's home found in Bhopal; 27 girls missing, all safe. FIR filed.

The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen wants vote on assisted dying after revealing she has joined Dignitas

The broadcaster said she would call for a vote on assisted dying rights if she was the prime minister

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen considering assisted dying if lung cancer doesn't improve as she joins Dignitas

The 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster revealed in May she had stage four lung cancer

The Guardian - UK

Esther Rantzen ‘considering assisted dying’ if cancer treatment fails

Broadcaster, 83, is waiting to hear result of ‘miracle drug’ and says she wants UK law to give the terminally ill the choice of how they die

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen quits Childline after 37 years amid terminal cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed she had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier this year

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