Childline's night-time service 'in danger of closing'

Childline's night-time call service is in danger of closing unless an emergency appeal for donations is sucessful, the ISPCC warned today.

Childline's night-time call service is in danger of closing unless an emergency appeal for donations is successful, the ISPCC warned today.

The charity, which is funded almost exclusively by public donations, is hoping to raise €1.2m to keep the phone answered on a 24-hour basis.