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Bradley Wiggins says he suffered ‘borderline rape’ during three years of 'abuse' by coach

Speaking on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Wiggins says he now “hates cycling” and only ever used the sport as a distraction

Cycling Weekly

Brooke Shields called Michael Jackson ‘pathetic’ over dating claim

The pair were close friends until the singer’s death in 2009

The Independent UK

Brooke Shields addresses Michael Jackson’s claims that they dated: ‘This is kind of pathetic’

The pair were close friends until the singer’s death in 2009

The Independent UK

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NSPCC calls for ban on physical punishment of children in Northern Ireland

Changing the law would bring Northern Ireland in line with 63 other countries, including Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

Belfast Live

Christine McGuinness opens up about being sexually abused and raped as a child

‘I’d pray every night that I wouldn’t wake up in the morning,’ said model and TV personality in new documentary about autism

The Independent UK

Christine McGuinness opens up about being sexually abused as a child

‘I’d pray every night that I wouldn’t wake up in the morning,’ said model and TV personality in new documentary about autism

The Independent UK

TikTok ‘acting too slow’ to tackle self-harm and eating disorder content

Organisations including NSPCC say app has chosen to deny the problem and must take meaningful action

The Guardian - UK

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Rising number of children under 11 calling support line due to loneliness

Childline also said its service is contacted 15 times a day on average by children struggling with loneliness.

The Independent UK

Paedophiles using virtual reality headsets as child protection chiefs issue warning

The NSPCC says it believes that unregulated social media is causing this increase of online child sexual abuse and social media companies are failing to stop their sites being used to organise, commit and share child abuse

Daily Mirror

Surge in paedophiles using virtual reality tech in child abuse image crime in UK

Police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children in 2021/22, the highest number ever logged by forces in England and Wales

The Independent UK

Child abuse image offences in UK have soared, NSPCC report shows

Charity says police recording has improved but online grooming has risen and tech firms are failing to act

The Guardian - UK

Virtual reality tech appearing in child abuse image crime reports for first time

Police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children in 2021/22, the highest number ever logged by forces in England and Wales.

The Independent UK

More than 84,000 newborn babies ‘missed out’ on health visitor checks

Figures from the Institute of Health Visiting suggest England has a national shortage of at least 5,000 health visitors.

The Independent UK

Cody Longo death: Days of Our Lives star found dead aged 34

Actor is survived by his wife and three children

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Experts warn of ‘copycat Andrew Tates’ as influence continues to grow from behind bars

Even from behind bars, the controversial influencer’s voice still carries impact, reports Thomas Kingsley

Evening Standard

Childline contacted twice a day by children seeking help with alcoholic parent

NSPCC counsellors delivered 633 sessions to children concerned about parent’s substance misuse last year

Belfast Live

NI teenager to stage self-written musical in aid of NSPCC

Keira Aiken, a pupil at Belfast High School, wrote and composed 'Bully – A New Musical' when she was only 14

Wales Online

The signs and symptoms of lung cancer as Dame Esther Rantzen shares diagnosis

The broadcaster, activist and charity found has thanked her loved ones and colleagues for their support

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Dame Esther Rantzen remains 'optimistic' after being diagnosed with lung cancer

The 82-year-old broadcaster founded Childline and The Silver Line

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's young people to deliver 'vital' campaign on consent and healthy relationships

They are working to raise awareness on issues surrounding consent, sexting, healthy relationships and sexual abuse

Daily Mirror

Expert shares warning signs and advice for parents after report of child groomed on Spotify

Gabriella Russo, former NSPCC manager, suggests steps parents can take to help ensure their child's safety online and the warning signs children should know about

The Guardian - UK

Tech bosses face jail if children not kept safe online after UK parliament deal

Rebel Tories drop amendment after ministers agree to make managers criminally liable for persistent breaches of duty of care

The Independent UK

Neighbours star Madeleine West says she was sexually abused as a child

‘This monster ruined my life,’ said the actor

Daily Record

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

Liverpool Echo

Experts share the age when a child can walk home from school alone

Many parents struggle to know when is the "right" time

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