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Charity has concerns over school meal price increase proposals

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New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

A large public display is the safest place to enjoy fireworks.

South Tynesiders told to use fireworks safely

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

The camera lets users take multiple pictures before choosing which ones to print out

Ad Feature New instant colour camera and karaoke projector launched

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Opticians in South Tyneside are helping parents to take the fear out of eye health appointments for youngsters.

Opticians ease eye test worries for youngsters

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

A first phone can bring independence, along with new questions for parents about online safety.

Your child’s phone has a safety blind spot. Here’s what parents can do

South Tyneside Council town hall

South Tyneside Council short of £539,000 in savings for 2026/27 budget

School Exclusions Week 2026 is from Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 6.

School Exclusions Week 2026

The Save Our Stanley's campaigned have held their Stanley's Stomp in South Shields town centre on Saturday, July 18.

Campaigners react to recommendation to close Stanley’s nurseries

Coun Geraldine Kilgour

Labour councillor calls for nursery closure U-turn

Pupils at Forest View Primary School, in South Shields, enjoying their new outdoor play equipment following a £10,000 donation from TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels.

£10,000 Tyne Tunnels donation helps school pupils get more active

Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks
The new kids snack brand has launched at Asda.
Emily Jordan

Save Our Stanley’s campaign calls for Council to ‘come to the table’

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

Despite the benefits of young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Childline: New legislation must make mobile phones and tablets safer for young u...

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages

Carol Inkster with pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School.

Primary school celebrates the 48-year-long career of a staff member

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

It's Temple Park Infants in a lovely class line-up from back in 2005. Tell us if you recognise anyone.

11 photos of your children on their first day at school in 2005

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.

Youngsters invited to learn more about animals in South Shields

Parents and children turned out in force, despite the wet weather.

Campaigners Teddy Bears Picnic to highlight Stanley's nurseries plight
“If the nurseries close then where are these children going to go?
Neil Fatkin

Save our Stanley's campaign group hosted their Teddy Bears Picnic

15 fab photos as nurseries campaign group enjoys a teddy bears picnic

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

Temple Park Centre, in South Shields.

Baby and children’s market set to be held at in South Shields

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TOG24 cuts £30 men’s T-shirts to £6 in huge outlet sale

I’ve just found this £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love and I’m adding it straight to my basket

I’ve found a £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love

Miss Bondin's reception class at St Joseph's RC Primary in Fellgate. Look at how happy they are!

All these South Tyneside children started school in 2006

The Save Our Stanley's campaign created a visual reminder of how many children will be impacted should Stanley's close.

Campaigners will ‘fight until the end’ to save under-threat nurseries

Isabelle Clegg in the driving seat with fireman Troy Curry at South Shields Community Fire Station open day.
Isabelle was having a great time when we pictured her behind the wheel in 2017.

9 fun times that your children became firefighters for the day

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Save Our Stanley's is calling on South Tyneside Council to reconsider proposed cuts to the childcare provision.

Minister asks for ‘careful consideration’ over proposed Stanley’s cuts

Westoe Grange Care Home staff with members of the public who visited the home for its fundraising event on Saturday, August 22.

Care home welcomes in the public for a special fundraising event

Speaking in confidence to the free NSPCC Helpline can be the first step to help families to move forward.

Childline: Helpline handled record number of child welfare contacts where main c...

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

From left: cast members Lucy Davis, Savannah McKenzie, Jess Brady, Ray Spencer, Olivia Walker Toward, Phil Corbitt, Glen Richard Townsend and Steven Lee Hamilton.

Panto magic in South Tyneside

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

Popular South Shields seafront pub to host free family event

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Lingotot South Tyneside has celebrated its first anniversary.

We’re celebrating our first year of teaching youngsters new languages

Arbeia Roman Fort, in South Shields.

Two dates chances for a guided tour of South Shields’ Roman fort

Jarrow Focus, on Cambrian Street, in Jarrow, has a 4.4* rating from 144 Google reviews.

Jarrow theatre group set to bring an iconic pantomime to the town

Kids Fun Fest will be returning to the South Shields' Seafront Amphitheatre throughout August.

Final dates for Kids Fest 2026 in South Shields - this is when

Results day, the period running up to it and days after can be difficult, assure them they are not alone. Photo posed by models

Childline: Helping young people through the anxiety and uncertainty of what thei...

The Word, in South Shields.

Final chance to take part in children’s African drumming sessions

The Sutton Hall, on Prince Edward Road, in South Shields.

Community event to set raise vital funds for Armed Forces veterans

The new mural in Readhead Park.

Brand new mural showcases artwork from more than 40 schoolchildren

A Yoto player can entertain children for years with its ever-expanding collection of stories and music.

The clever kids' gift that grows with them

Young people join together during Pride Month to celebrate their identity.

Childline: Children questioning their gender identity or sexuality can feel like...

Last year the NSPCC Helpline received more than 1,000 contacts from adults who were worried about intrafamilial child. Photo posed by models

Childline: Adults have a vital role in the safeguarding of children and young pe...

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