FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Children in need | History Defined

Prince Harry donates £1.1 million to help UK youth hit by knife crime

Prince Harry has personally donated £1.1 million to the BBC Children in Need charity, one of the largest individual sums publicly given by a member of the British royal family. The Duke of Sussex announced the gift on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, during a visit to Nottingham, his first to…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Children In Need launches with T-shirt designed by Spice Girl Emma Bunton

The t-shirt is available in yellow and black, and features the charity’s mascot Pudsey, and is priced at £4 for children and £10 for adults.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Need’s mental health campaign

The charity’s mascot speaks for the first time in more than 40 years to encourage children to talk about how they feel.

Evening Standard · May 11

Sara Cox made final visit to her dying friend Peta in hospital weeks after Children In Need marathon challenge

Sara paid tribute to her friend on Instagram, sharing photographs of the two together, alongside the caption: ‘Sleep tight Peta, You’ll always be in my heart’

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Gary Lineker 'axed from Celebrity Apprentice' after sharing true thoughts on MOTD exit

Lineker, 65, left Match of the Day in May after sharing a controversial post on social media

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Lord Sugar spills what sets Celebrity Apprentice apart and why the stars fought just as hard

The Celebrity Apprentice is back for a two-part special to mark the show’s 20th anniversary, airing in partnership with Children in Need

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Coronation Street and Emmerdale share first look at explosive crossover episode

The historic episode is slated to air in January 2026

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

RideLondon board member resigns after conviction for hitting and injuring cyclist with car

Terence Duddy has resigned from roles at London Marathon Events and BBC Children in Need

Cycling Weekly · Nov 25, 2025

Children in Need boss quits after crashing his BMW into cyclist

BBC Children in Need said “he could not continue in this role” after his conviction

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Sara Cox breaks down in tears after girl’s story of brother’s death inspires her Children in Need challenge

Sara Cox became visibly emotional as she vowed to finish her record-breaking challenge for Children in Need.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025