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Judge dismisses Romeo and Juliet teenage nudity case brought by stars of 1968 movie

Hussey and Whiting’s attorney denounced the judge’s decision

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Pregnant Nottinghamshire mum praises service which stopped mental health 'spiralling'

She began suffering from anxiety and depression during pregnancy

Nottingham Post · May 22, 2023

​​‘Safety supersedes everything’: how the NSPCC works with schools to protect children

Children need guidance to understand what abuse is and where to seek help if they need it. Here, the assistant head of one south London primary explains how the NSPCC collaborates with teachers to help keep pupils safe

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

‘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 · May 15, 2023

Gap in support for young people who have suffered abuse – NSPCC

Just half of local authorities had records of the numbers of children in their area who had experienced either domestic or sexual abuse or both.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Rebekah Vardy opens up about childhood abuse and being shunned by Jehovah’s Witnesses: ‘It’s hard to see how I survived’

The famed footballer’s wife has spoken about her 15 years as a Jehovah’s Witness in a fascinating new documentary

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

The woman in a sombrero who has been collecting money for charity in a bucket in pubs for 65 years

Margaret 'Maggie' Thrush has raised more than £1.5million for charities including £380,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support - and the Mumbles community couldn't be prouder

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

Edinburgh mum says her daughter took her life age 13 after viewing harmful online content

Ruth Moss has said that tech firms should be held responsible by a child's advocacy body that represents the rights of children. Her daughter took her own life after accessing harmful content online at the age of 13.

Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2023

Preventing child abuse: five ways to help keep children safe

Police and social workers are at one end of the mission to protect children from exploitation and abuse. However, members of the community have a vital role to play too, says an NSPCC practitioner

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

‘What if I’m wrong?’: what stops people reporting suspected child abuse?

From fears over repercussions to not knowing who to get in touch with, there are any number of reasons that may stop someone from sharing their concerns about a child’s safety

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023