Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More
Stunned Midland Parent 'Can't Believe I Didn't Realise Child Was Being Groomed Online' Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming onlineabuse childprotection nspcc childline midlands sexualcommunication technology safeguarding mentalhealth A parent from the Midlands has spoken out, deeply shaken after discovering their daughter was groomed online. The child, who had sent photos to someone she met over the internet, was left feeling it was her fault and … Read More
Calls for Urgent Action as Children as Young as Four Targeted in Online Grooming Crimes Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming children nspcc onlinesafety sexualabuse westmidlands technology childprotection snapchat crime Children as young as four are becoming victims of disturbing online grooming crimes, with offences more than doubling in the West Midlands region, according to new data from the NSPCC. The charity has called for immediate … Read More