Parents handcuffed kids to beds in 'house of horrors'
A mother and father face justice after forcing their three children to live in squalor, handcuffing them to beds and subjecting them to prolonged starvation in a shocking case of child cruelty.
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Unclaimed Children's Coats Reveal UK Care System Crisis
An exclusive investigation uncovers the poignant tale of unclaimed children's coats in UK care systems, revealing a silent epidemic of loneliness and the urgent need for foster families.
Sheila Hancock overwhelmed with grief after daughter's death
Acting legend Sheila Hancock, 91, opens up about her profound loneliness and overwhelming grief following the loss of her daughter, revealing her emotional struggles in a moving new interview.
Sheila Hancock on Loneliness After John Thaw's Death
Dame Sheila Hancock opens up about the profound loneliness she experienced after the death of her beloved husband, legendary actor John Thaw, and how she found a way to carry on.
182% Surge in Online Child Exploitation in Australia
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
Girl, 6, rescued from locked room; cruel parents arrested
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
Couple jailed for keeping six kids locked in filthy home
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
British boy abducted to Poland returns home after 5 years
A British boy, at the centre of an international abduction case, has been safely returned to the UK after his mother took him to Poland without consent. The emotional reunion marks the end of a gruelling five-year legal battle fought by his desperate fath
Arizona Child Services Failed: Toddler Murdered
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
Psychotherapist reveals essential parenting practice for resilient kids
An expert child psychotherapist shares the single most important parenting practice for nurturing resilient, emotionally intelligent children and strengthening family connections.
Pennsylvania House of Horrors: Children locked in filthy room
Shocking details emerge from a Pennsylvania home where two children were discovered in a padlocked bedroom amidst appalling squalor, as parents face serious charges.
Five Children Rescued From Padlocked Basement Dungeon
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Children Rescued from Pennsylvania Dungeon House
Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.
Loneliness Costs NHS £2.5bn Annually, Exeter Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter exposes the crippling financial impact of loneliness on the NHS, with taxpayer costs running into billions annually for England alone.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
Alice Evans' Tribute To Her 'Loyal' Divorce Rock
Alice Evans opens up about the devastating loneliness of her high-profile divorce from Ioan Gruffudd and singles out the one incredible friend who has been her unwavering source of strength.
Mum handcuffs son, 7, to bed for 12 hours in UK neglect case
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
MPs Demand Government Fund Free TV Licences for Over-75s
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs demands the government fund free TV licences for over-75s, arguing it's a vital lifeline against loneliness. Discover the latest on the fight to save this crucial benefit.
Maine mother charged after toddler drowns, infant injured
A Maine mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old son drowned in a river and her one-year-old infant was discovered with severe injuries in a case of alleged neglect.
Lily Phillips 'speechless' at shocking child exploitation documentary
Channel 4's powerful documentary 'The Children Prisoned in Their Bodies' leaves viewers and contributor Lily Phillips stunned, revealing the harrowing truth of online child exploitation in the UK.
Toddler walks into hospital with knife stuck in his head
In a heart-stopping incident, a two-year-old boy calmly walked into a Chinese hospital with a kitchen knife impaled in his head. Doctors performed a life-saving three-hour surgery to remove the blade, which had pierced his skull by 2cm. The mother claims
Lighthouse Parenting: The FAFO Trend for Resilient Kids
Discover why psychologists are championing 'Lighthouse Parenting', the mindful approach that balances guidance with natural consequences to raise capable, resilient children.
Mother's chilling words after toddler son's death revealed
A British mother's shocking five-word statement after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of her 18-month-old son has been revealed in court. The harrowing case involves systematic abuse and neglect.
Doctor Exposes Mother Poisoning Baby with Salt in Munchausen Case
A paediatrician's horrifying discovery uncovers a mother allegedly poisoning her own infant with dangerous doses of salt in a severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
Gen Z's Loneliness Epidemic: The Dark Side of WFH
Exclusive research reveals a stark generational divide: while older employees thrive remotely, Gen Z reports crippling isolation and stunted career growth, sparking a major rethink of UK work culture.
Deadbeat Dads' DNA Deception to Dodge Child Support
Exclusive: A rising number of fathers are using underhanded methods, including fake DNA tests and identity theft, to evade their financial responsibilities, leaving mothers and children in dire straits.
I Call Myself a Lonely Senior at 30 - UK's Hidden Crisis
Exclusive: A 30-year-old's heartbreaking account of modern loneliness reveals a growing public health crisis affecting millions of young Britons. Discover why isolation isn't just affecting the elderly.
Couple Jailed for Heinous Neglect of Newborn Girl
Cherie Walker and Dustin Walker have been sentenced to prison after their newborn daughter was discovered in squalid conditions, malnourished and surrounded by drug paraphernalia in a shocking case of child neglect in the UK.
Australia Announces National Child Sex Offender Registry
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
Urgent manhunt after girl grabbed in West Yorkshire field
Police launch urgent search after a young girl was grabbed by a man while walking in a West Yorkshire field. Full description of the suspect released.
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