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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Van driver who caused fatal Maldon crash that killed devoted mum avoids jail
A VAN driver killed “one of the most generous and helpful people you could ever know” when he veered onto the wrong side of the road whilst reaching for a packet of chewing gum. Edward Parkes, 34, caused the collision on Kit’s Hill, Maldon, last
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Children at ‘outstanding’ Bicknacre day care enjoy a week of autumnal outdoor fun
CHILDREN at Small Steps Day Care in Bicknacre enjoyed a week of seasonal outdoor learning to help the children ‘overcome emotions and anxieties’. Located at Oak Lodge Farm, Small Steps Day Care and Forest School was first established in 2019 by