Tag: Children
Justice for Sara Sharif: Exposing the Inhuman Violence Inflicted by Adults – Court Testimony
The violence inflicted on Sara Sharif was described as “inhuman” and “completely normalised” within the family, with all three adults involved in the abuse. Taxi driver Urfan Sharif, his wife Beinash Batool, and brother...
Newsquest & NSPCC Christmas Campaign: Fundraising for a Cause
The NSPCC and Newsquest have joined forces this Christmas to raise funds for children in need. As the festive season approaches, children are filled with excitement and wonder about Santa and presents. However, for...
Baby sustains head injury in train pram collision: What parents need to know
A two-month-old baby sustained a head injury after their pram collided with a moving train at Banbury Station in Oxfordshire. The accident report revealed that the distracted mother, who was juggling luggage, briefly let...
Preventing Youth Smoking: Proposed Ban to Stop Children from Smoking in Parliament
A proposed ban to prevent children from legally smoking tobacco as adults is set to be introduced in Parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create the "first smoke-free generation" by gradually increasing...
Cash Gifts Preferred by Parents for Children, Study Finds
A recent study has found that three in five parents prefer their children to receive cash as a gift for their birthdays. Despite this preference, only 41 per cent of birthday party attendees actually...
Northern Irish Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Online Child Abuse
A man from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to life in prison for online child abuse, where he targeted at least 70 children and caused catastrophic damage, including driving one young girl to suicide....
Strengthened Online Safety Act Urged to Protect Children: Charity’s Call
The Molly Rose Foundation has urged ministers to commit to a strengthened version of the Online Safety Act in order to better protect children from harmful content online. The charity expressed concerns about the...
Children’s Commissioner Urges Ban on Smacking in England
The Children's Commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, has strongly urged ministers to ban smacking in order to keep children safe. She emphasized that bans on smacking in Scotland and Wales have shown the...
Controversy erupts as Tory MP criticizes leadership hopeful Badenoch for prioritizing her children.
The recent controversy surrounding Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope's comments about leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch has sparked outrage and criticism from various members of parliament. Chope's remarks, suggesting that Badenoch is too preoccupied with...
Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills 19, Including Children
At least 19 Palestinians, including children, lost their lives in a tragic incident on Thursday after an Israeli strike hit a school in Jabalia, a town in the northern Gaza Strip that was serving...
Ukrainian mother’s plea for children to join her in UK following Home Office rejection
Maria Kondratska, a Ukrainian refugee living in the UK, is facing a heartbreaking situation after her application to bring her two children to the UK was rejected by the Home Office. She arrived in...
Trauma of Failed Deportations on Children at Gatwick Immigration Center
The trauma experienced by children at the Gatwick Immigration Center during failed deportation attempts has been highlighted in a recent report by the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB). The report revealed instances of callous treatment...
Impact of Two-Child Benefit Cap on Child Poverty Rates: Labour Victory Increases Strain on...
Since Labour took office, around 10,000 children have fallen into poverty due to the two-child limit, according to the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). The policy, introduced by the Conservative government, has already affected...
Children Attacked by Dogs in South London: Hospitalized Victims of Dog Attack
Two young children and a woman were injured by four dogs in south London. The incident took place on Mickleham Road in St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, just before 9am. The victims, a four-year-old, a...
New Title: Ruislip Gardens Welcomes First Nursery-Age Assessment Centre
Improvement work has been carried out at Ruislip Gardens Primary School to cater to more children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The project, led by Hillingdon Council, has now been completed, allowing...
Sleepover at London’s Iconic Dinosaur Museum: A Fun Night with the Kids
London's Natural History Museum is giving families and adults the opportunity to have a sleepover with the dinosaurs and get a deeper insight into the magnificent creatures that once roamed the planet.New dates have...
Former BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Charged with Child Image Offenses
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards, 62, has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, according to the Metropolitan Police. This comes after Edwards was suspended in July 2023 following allegations...
Former BBC News Presenter Huw Edwards Faces Charges for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse...
Former BBC News Presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, as reported by the local newspaper. The charges are related to images shared on a WhatsApp...
Ealing Children Delight in Reading Event Amid Concerning Survey
Over 245 children in Ealing recently participated in engaging story-telling sessions aimed at fostering a love for reading. This initiative is especially important as a recent study has shown that the number of 8-18...
5 Tips from Mental Health Experts to Avoid Giving Your Kid a Smartphone
In today's digital age, it's becoming increasingly difficult for parents to avoid giving their children smartphones. However, some parents are looking for ways to protect their kids from the potential harms associated with smartphone...