Boy, 12, dies after three-year wait for autism diagnosis
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
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Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Raymond stars remember Sawyer Sweeten 10 years on
Madylin and Sullivan Sweeten open up about their brother Sawyer's suicide on the Everybody Loves Raymond reunion special, discussing grief and suicide prevention.
Inquest: Staff failed to warn before girl's suicide
An inquest hears staff at a specialist unit failed to share that Mia Lucas, 12, had tied a ligature hours before her death. For confidential support call the Samaritans.
Woman dies by chainsaw suicide in French shopping centre
A woman in her 60s took her own life with an electric chainsaw in a French DIY store carpark. The incident follows two other recent suicides linked to bullying in France.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
NFL Star's Powerful Message on Grief After Teammate Suicide
Dallas Cowboys' Solomon Thomas opens up about coping with teammate Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death and shares crucial mental health advice for athletes.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Arizona father and daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide
A heartbreaking case unfolds in Arizona as a man and his two-year-old daughter are discovered deceased in separate locations, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Father dies after toddler's hot car death in Arizona
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Cop in sex probe found dead in apparent suicide
A shocking investigation reveals married cop Brian Bensi's alleged sexual communications with minors, ending in tragic discovery at North Jersey park.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Character AI bans under-18s after suicide chat risks
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI implements immediate ban on users under 18 following alarming incidents where children were exposed to suicide-related content, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
California teen kills siblings and herself in family tragedy
A quiet California neighbourhood is reeling after 17-year-old Jacqueline Medrano was found dead alongside her two younger siblings in what authorities are calling a devastating murder-suicide.
Family Sues OpenAI After Teen's Suicide Following ChatGPT Chat
Exclusive: A British teenager's tragic suicide followed an extended conversation with ChatGPT about self-harm, sparking a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and raising urgent questions about AI safety protocols.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.
Seattle suicide linked to German online group investigation
Jay Taylor's family reveals how a secretive online community allegedly encouraged his suicide while German authorities investigate the group's organiser.
Schoolgirl's tragic death after reservoir 'trick' on father
A promising 16-year-old student's life ended in tragedy at Toddbrook Reservoir after what began as a playful prank on her father turned to heartbreak. The inquest reveals concerning details about youth mental health support.
Mother's plea after daughter's suicide reveals service failures
Jenni Wilmott shares devastating story of daughter Jasmine's struggle with mental health services before taking her own life, calling for urgent system reforms.
Influencer and daughter found dead in suspected murder-suicide
Social media influencer Irena Zadorozhna and her young daughter discovered in their Kyiv home in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide case that has shocked the online community.
9-year-old dies by suicide after school weight bullying
A French family's world shatters as their nine-year-old daughter dies by suicide after enduring cruel weight-related bullying at school, leaving behind a heartbreaking final note.
Charlene White reveals father's suicide on Loose Women
ITV presenter Charlene White opens up about her father's tragic suicide and how it shaped her advocacy for mental health awareness on national television.
Mother finds teen daughter dead after NHS mental health failures
Exclusive: An 18-year-old girl took her own life after being discharged from NHS mental health services despite her family's desperate warnings. Her heartbroken mother shares their story to prevent similar tragedies.
Texas sisters charged with child abuse after disturbing discovery
Two Texas sisters have been charged with serious child abuse offences after police discovered three young children living in squalid conditions with injuries and signs of severe neglect.
Prince William's suicide prevention mission after widow's plea
The Prince of Wales launches urgent mental health initiative following emotional encounter with widow whose husband took his own life, pledging royal support for suicide prevention charities.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
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