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Doctors call for urgent law change on smacking children
NSPCC
The current law in England and Northern Ireland has created “grey areas”
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Soaring number of Bristol children being blackmailed over naked photos
NSPCC
Sextortion reports by under 18s have risen by more than six times in three years
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Lost and distressed boy looking for mum asked 'policeman' for help - but he was disguised paedophile
Courts
The 13-year-old had run away from home to look for his mother when he fell into the clutches of prolific paedophile Robert Byrne who prowled streets in bullet proof vest
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Martin Lewis predicts several top Christmas deals shoppers should look for
Shopping
Martin Lewis and his team at Money Saving Expert team have unveiled a list of 2023 Christmas deal predictions
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Bristol Post death and funeral notices this week as loved ones pay tribute
People
The centenarian is one of the much-loved people whose families have paid tribute this week
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Bristol funeral and death notices this week and 'in memoriam' tributes
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost someone dear to them
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Laurence Fox declares 'phenomenal victory' over controversial Family Sex Show
Tobacco Factory
The company staging The Family Sex Show said the backlash was 'regrettable'
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Boy, 14, left suicidal after man groomed him online - warning issued to parents
Crime
"Social media is being used by groomers as a conveyor belt to produce and share images"
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Parents could be jailed or fined for drinking in front of their kids
NSPCC
The law could see parents jailed for one month or fined
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Amelia Dyer: the Bristol woman suspected of murdering up to 400 babies
Crime
Some historians think her responsible for hundreds of deaths
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Headteacher urges parents to beware of 'vanishing' secret messages on WhatsApp
Technology
The coronavirus pandemic has increased reliance on online platforms for communication
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'It’s OK to feel lonely and sad on Christmas Day'
Christmas
Last Christmas, Samaritans responded to over a quarter of a million calls for help, and over 10,000 calls for help came on Christmas Day alone
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Online child sex offences in Avon and Somerset soar
Crime
Avon and Somerset Police says it has seen a ‘continued increase in child abuse and exploitation'
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GlastHOMEbury 2020 – how you can join in
Glastonbury Festival
Don't pack away your wellies just yet
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Distressing reason Ant and Dec are hosting special broadcast today
Ant & Dec
When schools closed, children lost a vital lifeline
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How vital helpline has kept going through coronavirus pandemic
NSPCC
Drive to support children and their families is battling through coronavirus lockdown
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As Childline calls rise Bristol mayor appeals to public to help
Marvin Rees
In the last three weeks the helpline has spoken to more than 1,700 kids who got in touch with concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic
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NSPCC release advice for parents after a flood of calls from young people concerned about COVID-19
NSPCC
The leading children's charity is advising parents to let their youngsters say how they feel and have a truthful conversation about the pandemic
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Tackle child abuse one step at a time with The Great Bristol 10k
Partner Stories
Get active and raise money for the NSPCC at the same time by taking part in this year's Great Bristol 10k on May 3
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GMB viewers massively divided over whether parents should smack their children
Parenting
"Most of the time it's the parents who can't control their temper so the kid gets a smack, that's abuse"
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The age your child should reach before being left home alone, according to experts
In the News
Ever wondered how long you can safely leave your child unattended?
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The important reason why the SS Great Britain will glow green today
SS Great Britain
"We’d love to see people across Bristol and Somerset getting involved"
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Why Caitlyn Jenner is 'furious' at hosts Ant and Dec on I'm A Celebrity
Ant & Dec
The Hollywood A-lister appeared angry at the presenting duo
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Pensioner jailed for eight years for historical sexual assault of school boys
Crime
Wells was in her 40s at the time, her victims were under 16
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