It was a remarkable ascent for a softly-spoken 27-year-old from Reading, who had dabbled in modelling before studying philosophy at an obscure university in America's mid-west.

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NSPCC has warned that the festive period may increase the risk of abuse and neglect for some children as pressures mount at home. Last December, the NSPCC Helpline received nearly 5,400 contacts from ...

WHETHER you’re a parent, a carer or living near someone bringing up children, it’s important to remember the saying: it takes a village to raise a child. Community is important. Whether you can offer ...

WITH the arrival of the advent season, families and children will be looking forward to Christmas. But while carols and Christmas songs, lights, trees and gifts are the focus for most of us, some ...

The festive period is known for being filled with childhood excitement and anticipation, but for many adults, that magic fades with time. Nowadays, the reality is endless to-do lists, head-scratching ...

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A trivia game has been launched to help encourage families to talk about online safety. NSPCC Jersey's Tea Time Trivia game has been created as part of the Be The First Filter campaign to help improve ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

The majority of UK parents find age ratings on Netflix helpful when choosing child-appropriate content, a new survey has found. The age ratings, which are classified by the British Board of Film ...

A nursery worker has pleaded guilty in one of the most harrowing and complex child sexual abuse investigations undertaken by the Metropolitan Police Service. The conviction, which includes 26 charges, ...