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Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleep

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

The Kindle Scribe combines distraction-free reading with powerful digital writing tools

Kindle Scribe drops to £279.99 in rare Amazon deal

Amanda Holden at The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience

Amanda Holden attends star studded Chocolate Digestive party

Despite the line-up for Leeds and Reading having been revealed, could one of these 13 artists make a surprise appearance at either event?

13 'wildcards' who could make an appearance at Leeds and Reading

Digital magazines are very easy to read on a tablet or smartphone, and there’s a massive selection to choose from

How I'm saving cash every month by switching to digital magazines

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

Thousands of Pompey FC fans flocked to Southsea Common to celebrate the team's League One title and promotion. Pictured: John Pompey Westwood Picture Credit: Keith Woodland

I'm known as UK's biggest football fanatic...but books are my passion

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Enjoy festive favourites like Radio Times with Readly's two-month free trial

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Some of the acts who could headline Reading and Leeds in 2025.

13 acts that could perform at the 2025 Leeds and Reading Festival

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

Book gifting at Kirkcaldy Foodbank. (Pic: Alan Richardson)

Christmas appeal to gift books to families visiting foodbanks in Fife

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Momcozy Sunrise Sound Machine Wake-up Light

Review: Momcozy night light and sound machine is perfect for new mums
I tried the Momcozy Sunrise Echo Alarm Clock and I wish I’d known about it when my kids were babies - it’s perfect for night feeds with its gentle night light and soothing sleep sounds.
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From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

Brighten up your festival experience with these great gadgets

We list the gadgets you should be taking to see out festival season

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Brian Groom

WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby.

The top 10 hobbies enjoyed by Brits

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Best Amazon Prime day deals including Shark, Apple & Ninja products

Thames Water CEO Sarah Bentley quits after Reading-based company’s poor environmental performance

Water company boss resigns with immediate effect

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

A British Dad drowned while on a family holiday in Turkey, an inquest heard

British Dad drowned while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears
A British Dad was found to have drowned while on a family holiday to Turkey in September 2022, an inquest heard.
Sam Johnson

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them

Eggs are back on the Toby Carvery breakfast menu

Toby Carvery makes menu change which will delight breakfast fans

Families can get involved in the pop up events by McDonald’s across the country this Easter

McDonald’s to give families free football coaching sessions and books

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Buckhaven's Emma Mukandi has been called back into the Scotland women's national team squad (Photo: SNS Group)

Pinatar Cup: Buckhaven footballer Emma Mukandi called back into Scotland squad

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords as Government suffers defeat over Public Order Bill

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

Track-by-track journey through the new live album.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 headliners announced

Experts reveal worst day and time to drive in the UK

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5G phone mast plan for Kirkcaldy residential area

Harry Styles is nominated for Harry's House

Harry Styles tipped to headline Leeds Festival 2023

A horse estate previously owned by the Queen has been put up for sale.

Look inside the Queen’s former horse estate for sale on Rightmove

Gen Z festival goers are increasingly taking their tents with them after festivals (photo: @F.Guion)

Gen Z festival goers... won't leave tents behind

These are the areas with the smartest students in England

The long summer holidays are an ideal time to work with your youngster

Top tips on how to turn your child into a bookworm this summer

Reading Festival and Glastonbury rank the best for sleep – but Womad and Bestiva...

Reading is the most popular bedtime ritual, research found (photo: Adobe)

The secret to a good night’s sleep? Routine reading - research finds

Marlene and Karen outside the St Clair Centre in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Scott Louden)

Worried parents no further forward as Kirkcaldy support centre still closed

WHSmith launches rapid delivery trial with Deliveroo - full list of stores invol...

Favourite books to read on train journeys revealed for World Book Day

Brits will spend seven hours and 24 minutes online on Christmas Day – as they ha...

These are the best Christmas books for children

Best Christmas books for children - perfect festive stories for kids

Festival-goers will be able to get a vaccine as easily as a burger or a beer (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid jabs on line-up as ‘vaccine tent’ opens at Reading and Leeds festivals

US burger chain Wendy’s has announced plans to open its first “dark kitchens” in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Burger chain Wendy’s plans to open its first ‘dark kitchens’ in the UK

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