Child grooming20 hrs agoGovernment needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".20 hrs ago21 hrs ago'I'm speaking up to give grooming survivors courage'Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, shares her experience to encourage others and assure them they're not alone.21 hrs ago6 days agoScottish police to target sadistic online gangs forcing children to self-harmOfficers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.6 days ago28 Oct 2026Study to investigate harmful adult-child messagingAbout 1,500 youngsters aged 12-18 years old will take part in the university-led survey.28 Oct 202617 Oct 2026The AI photo shortcut experts say parents should avoidExperts warn photos uploaded to AI may be stored, reused or expose children's data.17 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.16 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Grooming gangs inquiry will 'shine a light' on BirminghamBirmingham Children's Trust chief says exploitation "doesn't always get the attention it should".4 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and WalesTargeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.30 Sept 202625 Sept 2026Rapist and grooming gang members who preyed on children jailedThe court heard the men met in a popular coffee house in Rhyl, with the girls approached on the street.25 Sept 2026...