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Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

Zhang Pu arrived in the UK in the early 1990s and obtained a master’s degree

Ad Feature Chinese-language novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' released in English

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

A lovely pair of shoes and an ornate lamp could have been yours from the Children Society charity shop in Dean Road in 2012.
Here are manageress Amy Donaldson, front, and volunteer Karen Helens, in the refurbished building.

Look at what you could have bought in South Tyneside charity shops

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Tim Jackson, a South Shields-based canine behaviour, has released his first children's book.

Award-winning canine behaviourist releases his first children’s book

Michael Foster

Suthor celebrating anniversary of series with South Shields book

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential

Chris Rue, Head Teacher of Epinay School, with pupils and the award granted by Sir Michael Morpurgo.

War Horse author Michael Morpurgo endorses a South Shields school

The community at East Boldon Infant School are celebrating a 'strong standard' Ofsted result.

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Dame Catherine Cookson who was born in Tyne Dock in 1906.

Catherine Cookson 120 years on from her birth day
‘Catherine died in Newcastle in 1998 aged 91. We would love to hear from anyone who got to meet her’
Chris Cordner

Oliver Savell pictured with Alan Carr in the series Changing Ends, has landed the lead role in the reboot of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole.

Reboot of TV's Secret Diary of Adrian Mole start shooting in Brinkburn

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

The A Poet in Every Port travelling exhibition will arrive at The Word library in South Shields.

Poetry event heading back to South Shields - with a special guest

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

Metro worker Rob Cochrane with the audio cassettes of The Hobbit which were found on the Metro line.

The bizarre discovery of 1968 recording of The Hobbit on Metro track

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

This free trial unlocks access to more than 900,000 audiobooks

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Christina Applegate talks MS & Brad Pitt in memoir - listen on Audible

Research of 2,000 mums and dads of kids aged three to 12 revealed 35 per cent don’t believe hearing a story has the same impact as reading print books.

Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals
Amazon has revealed when Spring Deal Days 2026 will begin, which brands are included and how shoppers can access the biggest discounts
Gareth Butterfield

Nik Terry, a South Shields-born author, has been spending time with motorcycle clubs across the North East as part of research for her books.

I’ve spent time with motorcycle clubs for research for my book series

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

Illustrator Hannah Graham has finished her book about her son Peter Graham being born prematurely.

My book about being the parent of a premature baby

We’re hosting a Victorian-themed Christmas at our care home

The Guinness World Records book is an annual institution for many families - and it's never been cheaper

Best day of the year to buy the Guinness World Records 2026 book

Self-published Head Judge, Llewella Gideon, Helen Lederer and Runner up Kay Wilson

I won an award celebrating witty women at a star-studded ceremony

Over half of teens say they read less for fun since starting secondary school, while a quarter only ever read because they have to

Exclusive Secondary pupils are reading less for fun - and 'need more support'

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Over a quarter of Brits turn into a ‘cosy comfort seeker’ as soon as the season starts to shif

Best things about autumn revealed - including crunchy leaves

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

A larger HMV shop has opened at the Metrocentre.

Major Metrocentre shop reopens in new site with added bookshop

Durham Book Festival lineup has been announced

Top authors heading to Durham Book Festival - here's who's on the bill

From Jane Austen to Jules Verne and J.R.R. Tolkien; what are some of the most valuable first-edition books sitting on bookshelves in 2025?

10 expensive first-edition children's books that could be in your loft

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible’s three-month free trial ends very soon – here’s how to get it

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

The works by Edward Backhouse which sold for £400 at auction.

Sunderland books fetch huge auction prices in Newcastle

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible free for 3 months with Prime – save £100 on best-sellers

Terry Deary with his new book, Actually I'm a Murderer.

Horrible Histories author pens murder mystery set in city in 1973

This young bookworm was enjoying a good book when we caught up with him in January 2007.

Photos from a 2007 Lord Blyton Primary School visit

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

The Beatles in Sunderland. Did you see them?

Author Ian Mole's 60s music book

Classic children's titles are down in price in the Amazon Book Sale event

Children’s classic books up to 70% off in Amazon Book Sale

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Boldon author Yvonne Bloor has released her second book, titled 'Jacqueline's Journey'.

Woman releases her second book which is set in 1960s South Shields

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

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