A former Plymouth-based criminal defence solicitor has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges - including rape and sexual assaults ...

As we approach the October half term break, many parents all over the UK will be grappling with thoughts of what to do with their kids while they're at work. Hiring a minder can be expensive and ...

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An NSPCC fundraising manager from Lancashire and her sister-in-law braved the mountains of Croatia to raise money for the NSPCC. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, ...

The clocks have gone back, the nights are darker, pumpkin soup's being batch-cooked, and Halloween is on the horizon. We're truly into spooky season. According to a 2024 YouGov poll, 28% of Brits ...

Campaigners are calling for a ban on smacking as a punishment for children across the UK. NSPCC research suggests 82% of 18-24-year-olds believe any force whatsoever by a parent is unacceptable - an ...

Actor Sir Michael Caine and football legend Alan Shearer have urged the Prime Minister to ban smacking, urging him to lead with "courage and compassion". Their plea is contained in a letter to Sir ...

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has detailed four key points that parents should discuss with their children before allowing them to leave the house on their own ...

Leaving your children home alone can be a difficult decision, no matter their age, but in some situations it's a choice that needs to be made. The NSPCC has issued guidance to help families that may ...

Alan Shearer and Sir Michael Caine today urged Keir Starmer to impose a total ban on smacking in England. A group of campaigners and famous faces, including actors Natalie Dormer and Samantha Morton, ...

Campaigners want an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament. Actor Sir Michael Caine and former England footballer Alan Shearer ...