The abduction of Shannon Matthews could not have been foreseen by social services and other agencies involved with her family, a serious case review finds... more
It was the year the economic bubble finally burst, but can you remember the financial events that made the headlines in 2008? Nick Curtis asks the questions... more
Social services came under fire after it was revealed that Shannon Matthews was taken off the child protection register despite fears for her safety... more
The Shannon Matthews trial was halted today so that the man accused of holding her prisoner could be treated for the injuries he received in prison... more
Shannon Matthew's mother only comment to police after being told her missing daughter had been found was to remark on the mobile ringtone of one of the police officers... more
Sarah Montague of the Today programme was much reproved for having asked Shannon Matthews's mother, Karen: "It's a slightly complicated family picture you have, isn't it? You've got seven children, by six fathers?"... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do