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Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleepplaceholder image

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

The Kindle Scribe combines distraction-free reading with powerful digital writing toolsplaceholder image

Kindle Scribe drops to £279.99 in rare Amazon deal

Amanda Holden at The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experienceplaceholder image

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?placeholder image

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 fromplaceholder image

How I'm saving cash every month by switching to digital magazines

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each weekplaceholder image

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

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 Woodlandplaceholder image

I'm known as UK's biggest football fanatic...but books are my passion

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminologyplaceholder image

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new studyplaceholder image

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Enjoy festive favourites like Radio Times with Readly's two-month free trial placeholder image

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024placeholder image

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Some of the acts who could headline Reading and Leeds in 2025.placeholder image

13 acts that could perform at the 2025 Leeds and Reading Festival

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible booksplaceholder image

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Huntplaceholder image

The best books children should read before they turn four

Momcozy Sunrise Sound Machine Wake-up Lightplaceholder image

Review: Momcozy night light and sound machine is perfect for new mums

From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)placeholder image

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

Brighten up your festival experience with these great gadgetsplaceholder image

We list the gadgets you should be taking to see out festival season

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

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WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Will Carverplaceholder image

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby.placeholder image

The top 10 hobbies enjoyed by Brits

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wireplaceholder image

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

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Best Amazon Prime day deals including Shark, Apple & Ninja products

Thames Water CEO Sarah Bentley quits after Reading-based company’s poor environmental performance placeholder image

Water company boss resigns with immediate effect

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)placeholder image

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

A British Dad drowned while on a family holiday in Turkey, an inquest heardplaceholder image

British Dad drowned while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlandsplaceholder image

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them

Eggs are back on the Toby Carvery breakfast menu placeholder image

Toby Carvery makes menu change which will delight breakfast fans

Families can get involved in the pop up events by McDonald’s across the country this Easter placeholder image

McDonald’s to give families free football coaching sessions and books

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)placeholder image

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren testplaceholder image

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

Caversham Primary School in Readingplaceholder image

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade

Reading is Caring is now in its third successful year.placeholder image

Reading is Caring online workshops

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World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)placeholder image

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

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Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords as Government suffers defeat over Public Order Billplaceholder image

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

Track-by-track journey through the new live album.placeholder image

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 headliners announced

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Experts reveal worst day and time to drive in the UK

Harry Styles is nominated for Harry's Houseplaceholder image

Harry Styles tipped to headline Leeds Festival 2023

A horse estate previously owned by the Queen has been put up for sale.placeholder image

Look inside the Queen’s former horse estate for sale on Rightmove

Gen Z festival goers are increasingly taking their tents with them after festivals (photo: @F.Guion)placeholder image

Gen Z festival goers... won't leave tents behind

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These are the areas with the smartest students in England

The long summer holidays are an ideal time to work with your youngsterplaceholder image

Top tips on how to turn your child into a bookworm this summer

Reading for Caring is supporting people with dementiaplaceholder image

Dementia: Scottish Book Trust appeals for funds for Reading is Caring project

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Reading Festival and Glastonbury rank the best for sleep – but Womad and Bestiva...

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