Child abuse4 days agoOnline child abuse referrals 'almost quadruple'The chief constable of Cheshire Police says the number has increased in the past few years.4 days ago5 days ago'Significant work' needed to help at-risk childrenThe warning comes after a spike in the number of child safeguarding referrals in the Isle of Man.5 days ago7 days agoVolunteers needed to help children report abuseThe NSPCC needs volunteers for its schools initiative in Cornwall, Devon, Guernsey and Jersey.7 days ago17 Dec 2025Pair jailed for fracturing child's skullAmy Cave and Craig Neill will serve lengthy prison sentences after a child suffered weeks of abuse.17 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Justice secretary apologises to grooming gangs expertAngela Constance has faced calls to resign after being accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay.17 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Mother who shook baby daughter to death is jailedKaylani Kalanzi was three months old and under a child protection plan when she was killed.15 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Hotels fail to spot signs of child exploitationWest Mercia Police will offer extra training to four chains after carrying out undercover tests.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025'My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying'The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.10 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Child abuse investigations must improve, force toldInspectors say the force must get better at how it investigates and responds to children at risk.5 Dec 2025...
