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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'

Daily Mirror

Dame Esther Rantzen diagnosed with lung cancer

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

Wales Online

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.

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Volunteers and staff have called the job 'rewarding'

Nottingham Post

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

Daily Record

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

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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.

Glasgow 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

Belfast Live

Urgent warning for parents over 'must-have' VR headsets ahead of Christmas

Childline has released a scary encounter one secondary-school aged girl had with an older man who asked to kiss her while inside the metaverse

Daily Mirror

Heartfelt tributes to young Edinburgh dad as tragic death leaves pals 'crushed'

Close friends of Jamie Stenhouse came together to help raise funds for his funeral after he sadly passed away. Childhood friend Jacqui is incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated.

Edinburgh Live

Grand jury finds sexual assault, abuse and cover-ups at Pennsylvania juvenile detention center

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating conditions inside Delaware County’s youth detention facility — which was emptied in March 2021 after allegations of rampant abuse were raised — has found systemic problems and a “dangerous absence of oversight” enabled violence, sexual abuse and other maltreatment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Cost of living: Childline calls in Northern Ireland up 40% as children worry about rising costs

Despite these increases, the charity is seeing a drop in volunteers across Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

Eight in ten adults plan to be charitable this Christmas - including donating money

Nearly half of Brits plan to be more charitable this festive season compared to last year - with food and clothes donations also high on the list

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From growing kits to memberships: the best ethical gifts for grandchildren of all ages

Stuck on what to buy for your grandchildren this Christmas? We have you covered with these affordable presents

Leeds Live

Inside new Leeds NSPCC hub that's bringing vital services for children and families to the city

The new city centre hub means families can come in for face-to-face support as they use services such as ones helping them recover from domestic or sexual abuse

The Hindu

Government likely to stop funding trust linked to 1098

States will be given “flexibility” to keep social workers as call operators

The Hindu

Centre hanging up on 1098; children will have to call 112

Many are up in arms because Childline 1098 has been a very effective and successful project, and is meant exclusively for children, unlike 112, which deals with emergencies related to police matters, health and women’s safety

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The Independent UK

Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accused of child sexual abuse

Comedians accused of ‘intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse of a minor’

Evening Standard

Teenagers with Covid-inflated GCSE grades ‘struggle with A-Levels’

GCSE results are expected to drop after students took exams for the first time for three years

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Child rights panel orders inquiry into death of tribal girl

Vakalamma, who was rescued from a railway sation, died of ill helath

Daily Record

Childline appeals for West Lothian volunteers

The leading charity is urging people to follow the example of a West Lothian woman and become one of its volunteers.

The Independent UK

A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return

In Northern Ireland 44% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 29.4% in 2019.

The Independent UK

Thousands to receive AS and A-level results across Northern Ireland

This year saw student sit exams after several years of disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results

Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.

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