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...
World population reaches 8 billion
There are officially 8 billion people living on the planet, according to figures from the United Nations (UN). The UN has admitted it’s hard to calculate the exact number of people accurately, and the sums could be out by a year or two, but according to estimations...
“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 charities who have been able to change people's lives thanks to the funding they have received. Last year, Children in Need (CiN) raised a grand total of £51m. The...
“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 charities who have been able to change people's lives thanks to the funding they have received. Last year, Children in Need (CiN) raised a grand total of £51m. The...
“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....
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, it’s an opportunity to spread her message of being kind. Caroline Flack took her own life after receiving hate online We...
“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? Because 60 men around the world die from suicide every hour.” Ryan, who said he’s never been particularly sporty, set a...
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....
“I don’t want anyone else to go through what I went through” – Girl hit by firework recalls freak accident
Rosie-May was just four years old when she was struck in the neck by a firework that had gone astray at a friend’s garden display.
Bounty-free Celebrations tubs to take over stores before Christmas
Fans of the coconut sweet may find themselves disappointed after manufacturer Mars Wrigley announced it would be releasing an edition of “No Bounty” Celebrations tubs.
Emergency services crack down on Bonfire Night anti-social behaviour across the UK
In Lancashire last year, hoax calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) claiming people were lying in the road with life-threatening injuries, all of which was untrue