6 d. ago Warning over 'dangerous' scannable stickers left near school targeting children

The glossy labels, which feature a marijuana leaf and a QR code, are believed to be the latest tactic by brazen drug dealers hoping to hook children on illegal drugs.

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6 d. ago Locals issue warning over 'dangerous' scannable stickers left on lampposts targeting schoolchildren

The glossy labels, which feature a marijuana leaf and a QR code, are believed to be the latest tactic by brazen drug dealers hoping to hook children on illegal drugs.

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7 d. ago Paedophiles target women on dating apps to access their children

A major new study has found 66% of men who have sexually offended against children using dating apps

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7 d. ago Urgent warning to single mothers on dating apps as shocking study reveals they are more likely to become victims of paedophiles targeting them to gain access to children

Men who sexually abuse children are almost four times more likely to use dating apps than non-offenders, the research by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute found.

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3 w. ago Woman made up a wedding and faked travel documents to steal money from family and friends

The estate agent targeted family friends and a children's cancer charity in 'shameful' scams

Society

3 w. ago ‘It’s lawless’: Parents fear for children’s safety as vandals target Hackney school streets

The damage is largely concentrated around primary schools in the borough’s Springfield and Cazenove wards

Society

4 w. ago Police found vulnerable children under a shelter. It led them to these men

The gang targeted, recruited and exploited vulnerable children - some of whom were living in care - to use them as street drug dealers

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4 w. ago Triple murderer planned killings and school shooting for more than a year

Nicholas Prosper plotted to target the youngest children at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Luton after murdering his mother and two siblings.

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4 w. ago The Guardian view on Israel breaking the ceasefire: destroying hope along with lives | Editorial

Benjamin Netanyahu is kept in place by an endless war, at a terrible cost to Palestinians and hostagesIn shattering the two-month ceasefire that had brought a fragile peace and relief to Gaza, Israel has also smashed the faint hopes that a resolution might just remain within reach. This was one of the deadliest days since the early months of the conflict, sparked by the lethal Hamas raid of 7 October 2023. Israel says it was attacking “terror targets”, but health authorities in Gaza say that 174 children and 89 women were among the more than 400 dead. Evacuation orders issued by the military suggest that a renewed ground offensive may be on its way for traumatised and repeatedly displaced Palestinians. Families of the remaining Israeli hostages are terrified and angry too, attacking the government for choosing to give up on them.Horror is piling upon horror. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed since the war began, and the numbers grew even during the ceasefire, many d...

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4 w. ago World leaders express outrage at Israel’s renewed bombing of Gaza civilians

Strikes said to target Hamas killed hundreds within hours including women and children, undermining ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesWorld governments and UN officials have expressed horror and dismay at Israel’s resumption of strikes on Gaza that killed hundreds within a few hours on Monday, warning the assault could shatter a ceasefire that was intended to be permanent.Jordan, a US ally that has a peace agreement with Israel, called the strikes “aggressive and barbaric”. Egypt, which also has a diplomatic relationship with Israel and helped mediate the truce, called the bombing a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire that took effect in mid-January. Continue reading...

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last month Families urged to come up with codeword to protect from criminals

The simple system can prevent criminals from targeting you and your children

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