Rotherham’s child sexual exploitation victims continue to feel let down by authorities, according to a Sky News investigation. It reports that one victim said abusers in Rotherham are “untouchable” and claims that she still sees her abusers “driving young girls in their car”. It has also emerged hundreds of new cases are being reported.
More than a third of children in England are overweight or obese, according to the findings of 20-year study. Figures show the number of obese and overweight children increased by eight per cent each year between 1994 and 2003. Researchers believe the problem may now be levelling off in younger children, but concerns have been raised for those aged 11 to 15 years old, ITV News reports.
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