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TV iconic Esther Rantzen reveals stage 4 lung cancer but admits she's 'grateful'

The TV icon says she only feels grateful when she looks back on her long life and six-decade career.

Daily Record

TV legend Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer is Stage 4 - but says she's 'grateful'

Speaking for the first time about her treatment, she says: “'I’m on one of the new medications, and nobody knows if it’s working or not. But I will have a scan fairly soon which will reveal one way or another'

Daily Mirror

Dame Esther Rantzen forced to miss The One Show appearance after lung cancer diagnosis

Dame Esther Rantzen missed The One Show's tribute to That's Life due to her battle with lung cancer, as the show reached it's 50th anniversary of it first airing

Daily Mirror

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‘It took me 50 years to speak out’: the abuse survivor who helped children find their voice

It was decades before Rob Pugal was able to begin to come to terms with being sexually abused as a child, but the experience made him want to do everything he could to empower children to protect themselves today

The Guardian - UK

‘Start early, have open conversations’: how to keep children safe online

From sharing ‘self-generated’ sexual images to being exposed to disturbing content, children face a number of significant dangers online. So what can parents do to minimise the risks – and what are the warning signs that a child might be in trouble?

The Guardian - UK

County Durham woman who forced children to eat soap and locked them in cupboards jailed

Cheryl Pickles subjected the children to prolonged physical and emotional abuse over the course of several years

Chronicle Live

Perthshire teens unite to launch new consent campaign to tackle peer sexual abuse

‘Bold Girls Ken’ aims to educate young people about consent in relationships – both on and offline

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The cost of living crisis: how are children coping?

As families across the nation struggle with their finances, children are turning to the NSPCC’s Childline for support

The Guardian - UK

James Norton describes going to ‘disturbing places’ for A Little Life role

In West End production, ‘Happy Valley’ star plays a deeply troubled lawyer who has been subjected to years of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Rising number of children under 11 calling support line due to loneliness

Childline also said its service is contacted 15 times a day on average by children struggling with loneliness.

The Independent UK

Childline contacted twice a day by children seeking help with alcoholic parent

NSPCC counsellors delivered 633 sessions to children concerned about parent’s substance misuse last year

Evening Standard

NI teenager to stage self-written musical in aid of NSPCC

Keira Aiken, a pupil at Belfast High School, wrote and composed 'Bully – A New Musical' when she was only 14

Belfast Live

The signs and symptoms of lung cancer as Dame Esther Rantzen shares diagnosis

The broadcaster, activist and charity found has thanked her loved ones and colleagues for their support

Wales Online

Dame Esther Rantzen remains 'optimistic' after being diagnosed with lung cancer

The 82-year-old broadcaster founded Childline and The Silver Line

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Edinburgh Live

Dame Esther Rantzen confirms she has lung cancer 'that has spread'

The 82-year-old broadcaster, long-time activist and founder of charities Childline and The Silver Line, confirmed the news on Sunday.

Manchester Evening News

Dame Esther Rantzen shares lung cancer diagnosis and says it has 'spread' as she shares 'thanks' for 'joyful' life

The 82-year-old broadcaster and charity founder confirmed the news in a statement

Daily Mirror

Esther Rantzen says she has lung cancer which 'has spread' as she remains 'optimistic'

Veteran broadcaster and charity pioneer Dame Esther Rantzen, 82, has revealed she is receiving treatment for lung cancer, which she said 'has now spread'

Wales Online

Dame Esther Rantzen diagnosed with lung cancer

Announcing the news on Sunday, she said the cancer had spread

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The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen remaining ‘optimistic’ following lung cancer diagnosis

The 82-year-old former That’s Life! presenter founded the charities Childline and The Silver Line.

Edinburgh Live

Meet the heroic West Lothian woman who volunteers to save young people's lives

Sandra Gordon has been a volunteer with Childline for over twenty years and has helped guid children through the darkest of moments. She is hoping to encourage more volunteers to sign up their time to the charity.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Childline team appeal for volunteers to make the 'biggest difference'

Volunteers and staff have called the job 'rewarding'

Daily Record

NSPCC appeals for volunteers to help vulnerable West Lothian kids

The charity wants local folk to spare a few hours of their time to help youngsters

The Independent UK

Big Boys Don’t Cry: Who is personal trainer Paul Connolly?

‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ is partly based on the true story of Paul Connolly’s childhood

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Childline counsellor volunteering on Christmas Day as children facing 'real loneliness'

Eoin Carey has been a volunteer counsellor at Childline's Glasgow base for a year and said he was "really happy" to be able to go in on Christmas Day to support young people struggling.

Belfast Live

Co Tyrone Childline counsellor proud to work through Christmas Day to help vulnerable kids

Omagh woman Eva Czabanik won’t be wrapping any last minute presents or peeling potatoes this Christmas Eve

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