More than 1,000 children contacted Childline over Christmas 

Some 1,097 young people contacted the charity's 24-hour helpline across the three day period from December 23 to Christmas Day.

More than 1,000 children contacted Childline over Christmas with many discussing loneliness and neglect. 

Some 1,097 young people contacted the charity's 24-hour helpline across the three day period from December 23 to Christmas Day.