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Chris and Rosie Ramsey have a book out.

'Poonami' - Shields duo Chris and Rosie Ramsey release kids' book

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

Could your child's school benefit from a pig club? Animal News Agency

Could schools in Shields adopt a pig as part of learning scheme?

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdays

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

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I'm a mum and finance expert - how I save on back to school supplies

A selection of some of the North East's best performing sixth form schools (Image: National World/Google)

The North East's 22 best-performing sixth form schools and colleges

Kevin the Carrot seen here in Aldi's 2022 Christmas campaign, but there’s a new toy being launched (Image: Aldi)

Aldi's new Kevin The Carrot toy may be cutest yet

Ofsted is scrapping single-word judgements for schools. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

School classroom.

Watch: School absence fines rise details explained

These places have the highest rates of unauthorised absence fines (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The 21 worst areas in England for student absence fines

Boldon CA Girls FC hosts charity football tournament for 4Louis

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Aldi is giving away £100 vouchers to families - how to apply

Clips from Skibidi Toilet shorts on YouTube. Photo: DaFuqBoom!/ YouTube

What is the deal with skibidi toilet - and if it is dangerous for kids

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

Only one in three knew where to seek support for exam-related anxiety and stress 😰

Amber Allott

Mortimer Community College celebrates ‘positive’ GCSE results

Students react after opening their GCSE results at the City of London Academy Southwark (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Parents have just a week to update HMRC or risk losing benefit payment

1 in 3 Brits are scared and embarrassed of getting into a new sport

Year 11 pupils across South Tyneside received their GCSE results on Thursday, August 22.

Here are 23 photos of pupils celebrating their GCSE results

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi deals

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

Hebburn headteacher ‘extremely proud’ of pupils' GCSE results

School pupils celebrate GCSE results at St Wilfrid’s RC College

Jarrow School headteacher praises pupils on their GCSE results

GCSE results day for 2024 is here (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

What pupils and families should expect on GCSE results day

GCSE results day can be a stressful time for students who may not have done as well as they had hoped (Stock photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How to appeal your GCSE results

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Primary schools are ranked based on one key figure 🥇

Amber Allott

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What are the financial rights for cohabiting couples after a breakup?

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Fines for unauthorised school absences will go up from August (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Fine for term-time holidays goes up from today - changes in full

Aldi Specialbuys event for Back to Nursery and Toddler Bedroom

Aldi toddler event: Back to nursery and toddler bedroom bargains

Seven in 10 women swear by a piece of beauty advice passed down from older family

7 in 10 women rely on beauty tips handed down by family

Hebburn sixth form college is celebrating students’ A-Level results

A lot can hinge of A level results (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

How to appeal your A Level grades and get a 'priority' review

Students will be able to pick their results up from school (File photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

What students and families can expect on A Levels results day

The average British child will ask their parents for snacks at least 11 times per day over summer.

Kids' sugar intake soars by 40% during summer holidays

Christina can’t believe amount on cheque presented by ambassador Danyl Johnson

'Change our lives' - North East couple land jackpot lottery win

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

Noah's Ark Nursery, at its current location on Victoria Road West, in Hebburn. Plans have been submitted for it to relocate to the Masonic Hall, on Aln Street. Photo: Google Maps.

Noah’s Ark Nursery takes step closer to expansion with masonic hall

Joie homeware items in Aldi specialbuys

Mum's favourite Joie price slashed in Aldi back to school deals

Watch: Man 'threatened at gunpoint' in staged incident in revenge plot

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?

Potty training essentials

Potty training: The essentials you need before you start

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Eco-friendly subscriptions including Smol, Who Gives A Crap, Purdy & Figg and Wild

Mum's easy eco switches as 'greenagers' want planet-friendly homes

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9 of the best tips to save on stationery and back-to-school supplies

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

Top activities for the perfect day out, according to kids

There be witches on TikTok. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Why your kids might be watching witches on TikTok

Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you

These are the biggest summer day trip bugbears

South Shields Town Hall.

Council issues over £215,000 in fines for unauthorised school absences

It's important to know the signs and symptoms of dehydration in children ahead of the summer holidays. (Photo: Pexels/Artem Podrez)

How to spot signs of dehydration in kids according to a doctor

South Shields Golf Club's Captain's Day has raised money for South Tyneside-based SURT for the third year running.

Annual golf event raises £1,000 for a charity that tackles abuse

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How to save on summer holidays - as 50% of parents struggle with costs