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A happy Layla

LIFE IS LOVELY: Layla's enjoying a new lease of life Hayley Lovely

Elijah in his Spider-Man hat

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah is crazy for Spider-Man Hayley Lovely

The full list of term dates for South Tyneside schools in 2023/24.

When do schools return from summer holidays and full 2023-24 term dates Jason Button

Youngsters from Nurserytime South Shields at their 'graduation' event.

Nursery kids 'graduate' on a high note Tom Patterson

North East lash salon has developed own clip-on lash system and is now ready to train others in the new technique. Submitted image

Ad Feature It’s the latest lash trend taking the North East by storm Jackie Mitchell

Free things to do for families in Newcastle this summer holiday 2023 (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Free things to do for families in Newcastle this summer holiday 2023 Jason Button

The list of companies offering free or £1 meals to children across South Tyneside overthe 2023 summer holidays.

Companies offering free or £1 meals to children across South Tyneside Jason Button

Layla enjoying her activity chair

LIFE IS LOVELY: Layla says her first word

Six weeks of summer fun at pub chain

Summer of play at family favourite Brewers Fayre Stephanie Bateman

These are some of the care homes in and around South Tyneside which require improvement according to the Care Quality Commission.

The local care homes given an inadequate or requires improvement rating Jason Button

Elijah on the beach

LIFE IS LOVELY: Making the most of family days in the sun Hayley Lovely

Father and son duo Adam and Fin

Ad Feature Vision for swim, bike, run legacy in Sunderland “every day of the year” Jackie Mitchell

Layla and Elijah

LIFE IS LOVELY: You don't get two kids the same Hayley Lovely

Elijah on the swing with Bella

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah spends the weekend with the nursery toy bunny Hayley Lovely

Nurserytime Hebburn manager Elena Scott, left, and deputy manager Hannah Ablett with some of their children.

Top ranking for South Tyneside nurseries Tom Patterson

Layla sitting up

LIFE IS LOVELY: Layla is reaching milestones Hayley Lovely

When is the summer holiday for schools across South Tyneside?

South Tyneside term dates: When do schools break up for summer? Jason Button

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds Fiona Evans

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout Fiona Evans

Elijah in the fire engine

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah spends the day as a Fire Chief Hayley Lovely

Grassroots football facilities in South Tyneside have been awrded funding. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Seven South Tyneside grassroots football sites get funding for improvements Jason Button

Exam season is under way for thousands of teenagers across the UK and parents are being urged to help them secure a good night's sleep before the big day to ease their nerves

How to help your teenagers tackle exam nerves with a good night’s sleep Sue Wilkinson

Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay with Jarrow Festival Committee Chair Fred Hemmer, at Jarrow Hall, launching this years festival.

Plans revealed for the 2023 Jarrow Festival by South Tyneside Council Jason Button

Layla enjoying her food

LIFE IS LOVELY: Layla is enjoying the weaning stage Hayley Lovely

These are the top rated vets in South Tyneside according to Google reviews.

The best vets in and around South Tyneside according to Google reviews Jason Button

Layla's christening day

LIFE IS LOVELY: A perfect day for Layla's christening Hayley Lovely

(L-R) Sophie Devlin, Nicky Hudson (Director) Becky Mackereth

More parent and child foster carers will help keep families together Hayley Lovely

Elijah feeling poorly in bed

It’s been a tough week as Elijah has been feeling under the weather Hayley Lovely

Baby Layla

Time really is getting ahead of us Hayley Lovely

There is so much to enjoy across the North East this summer!

Seven North East events to attend this summer Jason Button

Elijah heads off to nursery Hayley Lovely

Couple from Adopt North East

New partnership will more LGBTQ+ adopters in the North East Hayley Lovely

2023 Coronation: Everything you need to know if you want to host a street party in the North East. (Photo by Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know if you want to host a coronation street party Jason Button

Child poverty figures.

Over a quarter of South Tyne kids living 'in poverty' Sonja Tutty

Elijah and Layla at a playgroup

The kids have been loving time at the playgroups Hayley Lovely

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures Jason Button

Arts and crafts are one of the best budget activities that kids love to take part in, with Easter being an excellent opportunity to get creative

Ideas for entertaining the kids on a budget this Easter Sue Wilkinson

How South Tyneside residents can claim free holiday activity and food clubs this Easter holiday

Tyneside residents can claim free holiday activity and food clubs this Easter Jason Button

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills Nigel Booth

Out for a meal

Remember to take time for yourselves aside from being a parent Hayley Lovely

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, at a nursery after announcing his childcare reforms.

Three children for every South Tyneside childcare place Will Grimond

Mother's Day this year will be celebrated on Sunday March 19

How and why we celebrate Mother's Day Sue Wilkinson

Art and craft supplies

Six Easter crafts to enjoy with your children Hayley Lovely

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time Nigel Booth

As long as reading together is fun and educational, there is no reason to stop

The nation's top five favourite bedtime stories Sue Wilkinson

Layla and Elijah at bedtime

Seeing the joy in both their faces brings me so much happiness. Hayley Lovely

Dogs need their teeth brushing regularly to keep them healthy (photo: Adobe)

How to brush dogs teeth for healthy fresh mouth Nigel Booth

Layla at only a few hours old

Welcoming a new addition to the family Hayley Lovely

Jack Russels are now the favourite of King Charles and the Queen Consort

What you didn’t know about the royal dog of choice – the Jack Russell Nigel Booth

A young woman sits in the park with her dogs and shows them love (photo: Adobe)

Choose right pet partner and show some loving Nigel Booth

Most pets will be happy with a home temperature of 18 to 20C (photo: Adobe)

Experts reveal how to keep your pets warm this winter Nigel Booth

Peter Kerrigan joins Manor House Funerals of Fowler Street

Ad Feature Peter Kerrigan joins Manor House Funerals of Fowler Street Nick Drainey

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals Nigel Booth

Getting the most out of your freezer (photo: Adobe)

Nine ways to get the most out of your freezer Nigel Booth

Don’t panic if your dog has a sseizure, but don’t go near your dog’s mouth - they may accidentally bite (photo: Adobe)

Dogs and how to deal with epilepsy conditions Nigel Booth