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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

The Yoto player gives children stories and music to enjoy during long autumn evenings.

The gadget that could make long, dark evenings easier for parents

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

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

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

A Yoto Player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and learning while parents enjoy a little more peace and quiet.

The children's gadget that gives parents priceless peace and quiet

The Yoto player can keep children entertained with stories, music and educational content without relying on a screen.

The children's gadget giving parents some much-needed peace

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

The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition offers a colourful new take on the classic Kindle reading experience.

Kindle Colorsoft review: Is it worth upgrading?

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

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

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

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Michael Dickson with children Mike and Elena and staff at their South Shields factory.

South Shields’ Saveloy King announces he is stepping down

News from Northumbria Police.

Crime round-up: Violent assault, thief nabbed on kid bike, PCSO jibe

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Offender criminal past unravels as he admits drink-drive charge

Author Kay Wilson, left, with artist Joanne Wishart

How an allotment helps women's wellbeing in Boldon author's new novel
The novel follows a trio of women who take on a neglected allotment.
Katy Wheeler

The popular children's tablet is better than half price - for a limited time

Amazon slashes Fire HD 8 Kids tablet by 53%

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Hebburn man stole and crashed his brother’s van while drunk

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’

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man caught riding electric motorbike while over the drug-drive limit

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Man caught over the drink-drive limit while keeping warm in his car

Former Newcastle and Liverpool footballer Andy Carroll arriving Chelmsford Magistrates' Court.

Footballer faces trial over alleged breach of non-molestation order

The crash happened on College Road, in Hebburn.

Drunk Hebburn man took his brother’s car and crashed it into a house

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

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Motorist’s ‘sweaty appearance’ triggered drug-driving suspicions

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'
One in four pupils say they’ll only read a book in their free time for school or homework 📚
Amber Allott

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Hebburn motorist caught drink-driving after waking up with acid reflux

The Stadium of Light.

European attendance table and where Sunderland rank

E-bike rider found honesty wasn't best policy when he called police

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

NUFC 25/26 Premier League squad confirmed & duo's omission explained

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Woman caught drink-driving following a ‘medical mercy’ mission

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

These are the top South Tyneside schools who have the most pupils meeting the expected standard.

These are the top 15 schools with pupils meeting the expected standard

Matt Ritchie

Newcastle United favourite confirms move after brutal Portsmouth snub

Drug-using motorist caught driving with passenger faces long ban

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Dad handed roads ban after being caught over the drug-drive limit

South Tyneside man handed interim ban for drug driving on cocaine

Could the cryptic clues that Slipknot have left with their new website mean an extended re-issue of their self-titled debut?

Slipknot fans try to decipher what new cryptic website is about

These are some of the best primary schools across South Tyneside according to recent data.

The 15 best performing South Tyneside primary schools based on data

These are the worst performing South Tyneside primary schools based on the Government's latest reading, writing and maths scores.

The 15 worst performing South Tyneside primary schools

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

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

Toner Avenue Primary School, in Hebburn, has received a silver accreditation award for their work on early years reading.

Primary school's national recognition for commitment to early reading

Sean Neave and Alexander Isak

Newcastle United striker nominated for award - and it’s not Isak

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

Has the younger Leeds Festival now become "the" go to festival site for Reading and Leeds Festival over the years?

Explainer Has Leeds overtaken Reading? Festival popularity analysis revealed

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Drunk driver spared prison despite ‘rare’ high alcohol-level reading

Jeff Hendrick in action for Sheffield Wednesday against Man Utd

27-game ex-NUFC flop still without a club after summer release

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

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