Former Ofsted official apologises for the watchdog's failure in Rotherham
A former senior official at children's care watchdog Ofsted has apologised for the organisation's failure to uncover widespread sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
Children's charity experience 'unprecedented demand for help' in wake of Rotherham abuse scandal
The children's charity Barnardos says it has seen an 'unprecedented demand' for its help, in the wake of the Rotherham child sex abuse scandal.
Over 2000 victims of the crime were supported by the charity last year - an increase of nearly 80 per cent . They say they need more money to cope with the rise in calls.
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Abuse lawyer says Rotherham scandal 'is not going away'
A lawyer claims more evidence could emerge and the scandal "is not going away." David Greenwood represents 38 of 1,400 victims.
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Councillors and police officer 'had sex with victims'
A police officer and two councillors are accused of having sex with victims of the Rotherham child abuse scandal, it has been reported.