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Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Council approves £1.25m investment at Ashington school

Changes are coming to the way children's social care is provided. Picture: Pixabay

Council bosses vow to put prevention first in children's social care shake-up

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New Gen Yoto Player

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

Eight-year-old Teddy would make an ideal companion dog.

Dogs are huge commitment

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...

Ashington Leisure Centre.

Range of activities to enjoy in Ashington

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

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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 ...

Runners setting off for a race at last year's Belford Village Show. Photo by David Lewis.

Plenty to enjoy at the Belford Village Show

Festive Tales, Woodhorn Museum. (Photo: Rich Kenworthy)

Festive Tales returns to Woodhorn Museum
Ashington’s Woodhorn Museum’s much-loved Christmas tradition returns this year with tickets now on sale.
Hannah Fitzhugh

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

Bamburgh councillor Guy Renner-Thompson.

Council secures £600k investment to boost opportunities for young people

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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

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

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

Story time at Bridge Street Books in Amble.

Bookshop aims to inspire local children with free story time sessions

Christopher, one of the young people benefiting from the Independent Travel Training scheme.

Young people on the move through travel training programme

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

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

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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

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

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...
Childline is here to support children, but the NSPCC also here to help families and those who are worried about young people.
Darren Worth

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

Children can explore autumn colours in the garden at the workshop. Photo by Stewart Attwood.

Fun session will look ahead to autumn

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

The entrance for vehicles to Blyth Golf Club.

Club warning notice after reports of children playing unsupervised

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson at Berwick Academy.

Fears raised that falling school roll will impact on funding bid

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

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...

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...

The Alnwick Garden.

Wild half term week in store at The Alnwick Garden

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary pupils deliver Harvest donations

St Cuthbert's celebrates Harvest by helping those in need

There will be plenty of activities for children to enjoy at the event.

A free festive celebration at Blyth Tall Ship

Tracey Ambrose celebrates 20 years at St Charles' Catholic Primary

School manager celebrates 20 years at primary in Gosforth

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Pupils enjoy Dream Job Day at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary

Living the dream at Fenham school

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary pupils perform Easter Passion

Children take their Easter Passion to the streets of North Shields
Children from a North Shields school brought together members of the community when they took to the streets to stage their annual retelling of the Easter Passion.
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An attendee of Little Felton Book Festival 2024.

Children's book festival returns for the second year

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary pupils perform Easter Passion

Children bring story of Easter to the streets of North Shields

The Easter Bunny at Ridley Park.

Fun-filled Easter celebrations at Ridley Park

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Discover Bishop Auckland’s culture and heritage during Food Festival weekend

Half term fun at The Alnwick Garden.

The Alnwick Garden celebrates heroic Grace Darling with special trail

How to make your balcony safer for your children

Your buggy could be exposing your kids to dangerous levels of pollution - here’s...

Speaking 'parentese' can help boost your baby's vocabulary by 40 words

Did you put money away for your child in a fund years ago and have only just remembered about it? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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North Sunderland and Seahouses Show.

20 pictures from a great day out at the North Sunderland and Seahouses Show - an...

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