Former priest handed second jail term for sexually abusing boys
A former Church of England priest who sexually abused boys has been put behind bars for a second time. Colin Pritchard changed his name to Ifor Whittaker after he was
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Children’s hospital charity will keep £365,000 donated from controversial fundraiser
A children’s hospital charity has confirmed it will keep past donations totalling more than £360,000 from the controversial Presidents Club. Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, the charity for Evelina London
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Scottish Government announce cash boost for nursery outdoor learning
The Scottish government has given an organisation more than £860,000 to increase outdoor learning for nursery children. Announcing the £862,550 for Inspiring Scotland, Childcare and Early Years Minister Maree Todd
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Grooming gangs abused 700 girls and vulnerable women ‘with arrogant persistence’
Grooming gangs that preyed on 700 girls and vulnerable young women in the North East carried out their abuse with “arrogant persistence” before a major operation was launched to stop
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Murdered Ellie Butler’s mother loses bid to challenge child cruelty conviction
The mother of Ellie Butler – the six-year-old murdered by her father – has lost a bid to challenge her conviction. Ben Butler was convicted of murder in June 2016
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Education Secretary challenged over lack of secure accommodation for troubled teenager
A High Court judge has asked Education Secretary Damian Hinds to explain why a troubled 16-year-old girl has not been found a place in a secure accommodation unit. Mr Justice
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Charles praises ‘remarkable’ children’s hospice on visit to meet residents and staff
The Prince of Wales described a children’s hospice in South Wales as “remarkable” during a visit to meet children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Charles was in good spirits
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UK accused of violating human rights by criminalising abortions in Northern Ireland
The UK violates women’s human rights by criminalising abortions in Northern Ireland, a UN committee has said. The country has strict restrictions covering cases like rape, incest or fatal foetal
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Diane Abbott attacks ‘shocking’ treatment of Yarl’s Wood detainees
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has condemned “shocking” treatment of detainees at the Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre amid claims dozens of women are on hunger strike in protest at
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Aid charities pledge to boost safeguarding and eradicate unacceptable behaviour
More than 20 charities, including Oxfam Great Britain, have pledged to boost safeguarding and are calling on people to report unacceptable behaviour. The aid agencies said there can be no
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