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Spice-Laced Vapes: New Drug Threat to UK Children

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids like Spice are being disguised in illegal vapes, creating a severe public health crisis for vulnerable children and teenagers across the UK.

NI's Youth Mental Health Crisis: Report Urges Stormont Action

A damning new report reveals a deepening mental health emergency among Northern Ireland's young people, with soaring suicide rates and a 'fractured' support system. Experts are urging the restored Stormont Executive to make youth wellbeing an immediate pr

Teen's final 'I love you' text before tragedy

A 15-year-old boy tragically took his own life after sending his mother a final 'I love you' message. An inquest hears how his family had no idea he was struggling with his mental health.

Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter

Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.

Lyon academy teen, 13, charged with murder

A 13-year-old star footballer from Olympique Lyonnais's prestigious academy has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy in a brutal street fight, sending shockwaves through the world of football.

Global Ban On Vapes Urged By Health Experts

Leading medical experts are demanding an immediate international ban on disposable vapes, citing alarming new data that debunks their 'harmless' reputation and reveals a growing threat to public health, the environment, and youth.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

Govt Pressure Mounts for UK Disposable Vape Ban

Ministers are under intense pressure to outlaw single-use e-cigarettes, with new data revealing a staggering 500% surge in youth vaping and a devastating environmental toll of 5 million devices discarded weekly.

Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled

Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.

England's Coastal Towns: Paradise Lost for Young Residents

A startling investigation reveals the harsh realities of growing up in England's picturesque seaside towns, where economic decline, poor transport, and mental health crises create a 'perfect storm' for young residents.

US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the

Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction

In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri

13-Year-Old's Heartbreaking Life as Mum in UK Care Crisis

Exclusive images and interviews reveal the devastating reality of a teenage girl forced into motherhood at just 13, highlighting Britain's growing epidemic of child carers and the systemic failures putting vulnerable children at risk.

Global Study Exposes Severe Health Risks of Vaping in Youth

A major new global analysis reveals the severe health impacts of vaping, linking it to increased risks of asthma, lung damage, and toxic metal exposure in young people. The findings challenge the perception of e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to smoking

Pandemic's 'Profound' Toll on London's Children

Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.

UK Teens Show Lung Damage from Vaping - Doctors Warn

Shocking new research reveals British teenagers are developing 'wet lung' symptoms and respiratory illness from vaping. Doctors report cases of severe lung injury in children, prompting urgent health warnings.

Youth Clubs in England Face Funding Shortage

New reports reveal a looming funding crisis for youth clubs and after-school programmes across England, threatening vital services for young people. Experts warn of long-term consequences if urgent action isn’t taken.

MP reveals abuse at National Youth Theatre

Labour MP Chris Bryant opens up about past abuse during his time at the National Youth Theatre, sparking calls for accountability and reform in youth arts organisations.

Global study shows alarming youth alcohol consumption trends

A new global analysis reveals alarming trends in youth alcohol consumption, with some countries showing dangerously high rates. Discover which nations top the list and what experts say about this growing public health crisis.

UK job crisis sparks youth exodus abroad

With bleak employment prospects and stagnant wages, a growing number of young Brits are seeking opportunities overseas. Experts warn of a 'brain drain' as the UK struggles with economic uncertainty.

Youth Baseball Game Turns Violent as Adults Brawl

A youth baseball game in Massachusetts descended into chaos as parents and coaches engaged in a violent brawl, leaving the community in shock. Witnesses describe scenes of punches thrown and children left terrified.

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