The Latest Breaking News from Childline

Happiness of girls and young women at lowest level since 2009, shows UK poll

Nine out of 10 seven to 21-year-olds feel worried or anxious and only 17% feel very happy, shows ‘devastating’ Girlguiding survey

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Girls’ happiness hits 15-year low, annual Girlguiding survey suggests

Researchers said the sharpest decline in happiness was among the youngest girls – those aged between seven and 10 years old.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Merseyside police to offer Childline help for young people in custody

Force hopes use of impartial and confidential support service could break reoffending cycle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Almost half of under-18s wait three months for eating disorder treatment

The Children’s Commissioner for England said the NHS figures were ‘worrying’.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Brother, relative held for allegedly raping minor girl

Two men were arrested in Malappuram for allegedly raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. The victim's brother and a relative were the accused. A complaint by Childline led to the registration of a case and the girl was shifted to a shelter home.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Brave Esther Rantzen 'surrounded by family' in cancer battle, close pal reveals

Dame Esther Rantzen was diagnosed with lung cancer at the start of the year, which had spread into her armpit. It has since deteriorated but pal Angela Rippon says she's remaining upbeat

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her cancer diagnosis

She gave her first interview since announcing news of her diagnosis

Nottingham Post · Jul 2, 2023

BBC The One Show: Esther Rantzen issues health update following lung cancer diagnosis

The 83-year-old journalist and Childline founder has stage four lung cancer

Wales Online · Jun 30, 2023

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her lung cancer diagnosis

Journalist and presenter, Dame Esther Rantzen, 82, shared her lung cancer diagnosis in January and has since revealed she is facing Stage 4 cancer

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

The award-winning cop and cadet leader who was grooming vulnerable victims right under the noses of his bosses

PC Adnan Ali has now been jailed

Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2023