Child protection campaigners, Dr Sara Payne MBE and author Shy Keenan, have joined The Sun on Sunday as columnists.

The duo will write an exclusive column for the paper which launched on 21 October. They will champion community heroes who are working to make difference and fighting for justice for crime victims who are not being heard.

Dr Sara Payne MBE said: “We are thrilled to be given this opportunity by The Sun, to raise awareness of issues of real importance to people, families and communities across the country. More importantly, we’re hoping to give victims a real voice on behalf of those who are too vulnerable to speak out for themselves. To be able to do this in partnership with the UK’s number one newspaper that reaches such a huge audience is a massive step forward for what we have been working so hard for years to achieve.”