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The number of children missing school in Central Bedfordshire since the pandemic has risen - stock picture

Rise in youngsters missing school one of the ‘biggest challenges’

These are the top 10 kids’ toys for Christmas – including flying avocados to pre...

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnados

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

Under-25's could be banned from buying cigarettes under Government plans (Photo: Shutterstock)

Under-25’s could be banned from buying cigarettes under government plans

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime (Photo: Shutterstock)

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime

Lockdown restrictions are beginning to slowly ease around the UK, but when will charity shops open again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when charity shops will open - and the new safety measures in place for d...

Here’s how to keep kids safe online - according to new government guidelines

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

Heathwood Lower School sing at St Paul's Cathedral

Westminster singing honour for Leighton schoolchildren

A recent charity event with Sue Ryder (the current charity partner)

Voting takes off for charity partner

Child sex exploitation: Progress, but work to do
Progress has been made in the South-East to protect victims of child sexual exploitation across the region, but there is still a long way to go to tackle this form of abuse.

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