Ukrainian families share experiences of moving from war-torn country to UK
Since the February 24th 2022, five million refugees have left Ukraine in search of a new home. So far, 114,000 Ukrainians have come to the UK...
EXCLUSIVE: Zombie knives and meat cleavers amongst weapons found in schools
Meat cleavers, zombie knives, and baseball bats were some of the weapons found in schools over the past five years. New data revealed from FOI...
“I was able to sit my GCSE’s and that’s something I never thought I would be able to do”: Pupils helped by school mental health support
Mental health in teens is a very important issue and so The Drop spoke to teenagers across the country about how helpful the current systems are,...
Children in Need raises more than £35m
BBC's Children in Need’s three hour long TV 'SPOTacular' ended with an announcement that £35,273,167 had been raised. The money, which is slightly down on last year's total of £39m, will go towards supporting children across the country through the cost of living...
“I was very nervous and fragile as a result of all the bullying” Sheffield entrepreneur shares his story during Anti-Bullying Week
Harvey Morton, an entrepreneur and podcast host from Sheffield, has shared his experiences with bullying as a child. The 24-year-old was born prematurely, impacting his hand-eye coordination and speech. Harvey told The Drop: “People have felt it acceptable to...
NASA Artemis launch: Most powerful rocket in history lifts off
Nasa has launched its most powerful rocket yet from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The 100m-tall Space Launch System took off at 06:47 today (01:47 UK time) in what was a big breakthrough for Nasa. The Artemis I mission is part of Nasa’s plan to get a man and a woman on...
“Without it we would not be able to offer the services these communities desperately need”: Mental health charity helped by Children in Need
In the run-up to Children in Need on Friday November 18, The Drop has spoken to a number of...
“If I can fly an aeroplane, what else can I do?”: Children with disabilities experience the magic of flying
In the run-up to Children in Need on Friday November 18, The Drop has spoken to a number of...
“It’s the best job in the world”: Bereavement charity supports children after loss
In the run-up to Children in Need on 18 November, The Drop has spoken to a number of charities who...
Anti-bullying week: Survey reveals a quarter of children in England are bullied frequently
A survey of nearly 30,000 pupils in England conducted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance revealed that almost one in four children are bullied.
Everything you need to know about Children in Need
Children in Need returns to our screens on Friday November 18 for a night of ‘SPOTacular’ events. But what is it, why is it so important, and how can you help? What is Children in Need (CiN)? CiN is an annual fundraising event broadcast by the BBC which raises money...
Just Stop Oil halts protests on M25
The environmental activist group Just Stop Oil has stopped its protests that have been blocking the M25 motorway for the past several days.
Everything you need to know about Remembrance Sunday
This Sunday, November 13, is Remembrance Sunday, which is marked annually on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day. Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, marks The Armistice - an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War which began at 11am on...
KSI calls shop owner ‘outrageous’ for selling energy drink at 12 times the standard price
The owner of ’Wakey Wines’ in Wakefield is being accused of ripping-off customers after selling bottles of Prime for £24 each.
Social Media Kindness Day: How to be kind and stay safe online
November 9th is Social Media Kindness Day. Set up in memory of the late TV presenter Caroline Flack, on the day that would have been her birthday,...
“Every minute a man dies from suicide” says psychologist running 60 miles for charity
Assistant psychologist Ryan Brett will be running 60 miles over the course of November to raise awareness for men’s mental health. He said: “Why 60?...
Number of children living in workless households increases to 1.1m, sparking education fears
The amount of children living in long-term workless households has reached a five year high.
Daily News Round Up
US midterm elections are today The US are voting today in the midterm elections to decide who controls Congress, which is made up of two houses. Congress makes the nationwide US laws and so these elections are very important. You can read The Drop's easy guide to...
US midterms – What are they and why do they matter?
The President will hold power over four years, this is called a term. Elections happen two years into each term giving the name mid-term.
What is COP27 and why is it important?
The conference, which will take place until November 18, will see world leaders, climate groups, and activists meet to talk through plans on how to protect the future of the planet