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Sunderland author Glenda Young

Sunderland author 'over the moon' at being in line for national award

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

New poetry book Potty Mouth is out now

Sunderland author turns series of tragedies into book of poetry

Zhang Pu arrived in the UK in the early 1990s and obtained a master’s degree

Ad Feature Chinese-language novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' released in English

Nicole and Stephanie Brennan at Featherbed Books in Houghton

Independent bookshop celebrates four years with expansion

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

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

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

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Culture House has confirmed its opening date

Opening date announced and what's in store at Culture House

Hayley Beckinsale is set to open her own bookstore and tearoom, Chapter 13 on Frederick Street.

I'm bringing an independent bookshop back to Sunderland city centre

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential

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

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code
Shoppers can turn holiday, wedding and family photographs into a glossy hardback keepsake, although delivery is charged separately during online redemption
Gareth Butterfield

Dame Catherine Cookson who was born in Tyne Dock in 1906.

Catherine Cookson 120 years on from her birth day

Sunderland-born author Steve Potts pictured in a photo from 2023.

Sunderland-born man relives his amazing life in a book trilogy

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list

The shipyard girls of Sunderland carried out so many important roles in the 1940s.

In colour! Sunderland's shipyard girls of the 1940s get a new look

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

Sunderland History Fair returns

Viking reenactments and more as huge history fair returns

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Washington Library opened in the 1970s

We're celebrating 50 years of Washington Library

Author Glenda Young is often inspired by the village of Ryhope where she grew up

I'm taking people on a walking tour of historic Sunderland spots

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

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

Julia Donaldson with her new book, Gozzle the gosling.

Julia Donaldson's Gozzle features in new experience at Wetland Centre
Julia Donaldson’s new character Gozzle the Gosling is set to feature in an exciting new trail and range of activities for the whole family to enjoy at the Washington Wetlands Centre.
Neil Fatkin

Aloma Gallagher is bringing her stall to Sunderland

I'm bringing my unique book stall to Sunderland

Hannah the illustrator, left, and author Katie in Seven Stories museum where they connected

We're launching a pirate picture book for kids in Sunderland

Metro worker Rob Cochrane with the audio cassettes of The Hobbit which were found on the Metro line.

The bizarre discovery of 1968 recording of The Hobbit on Metro track

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

This free trial unlocks access to more than 900,000 audiobooks

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Christina Applegate talks MS & Brad Pitt in memoir - listen on Audible

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’

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

Nik Terry, a South Shields-born author, has been spending time with motorcycle clubs across the North East as part of research for her books.

I’ve spent time with motorcycle clubs for research for my book series

Author Nancy Revell

Your chance to meet best-selling author of The Shipyard Girls

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

Author Nancy Revell

Your chance to win copies of Shipyard Girls author's new book

Illustrator Hannah Graham has finished her book about her son Peter Graham being born prematurely.

My book about being the parent of a premature baby

Sunderland author Glenda Young will be writing a saga featuring pink slices

Bestselling author to pen saga about Sunderland's pink slices

Ad Feature Author finds inspiration for ‘the perfect murder’ in Sunderland

The Guinness World Records book is an annual institution for many families - and it's never been cheaper

Best day of the year to buy the Guinness World Records 2026 book

Self-published Head Judge, Llewella Gideon, Helen Lederer and Runner up Kay Wilson

I won an award celebrating witty women at a star-studded ceremony

Sunderland author Glenda Young

Win three signed copies of author's book praised by Anton du Beke

Author Dan Smith, Head of School Tracey Burgess and Venerable Bede pupils at the opening of The Reading Room

Popular author opens new reading room at Sunderland school

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'

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

Illustrator Hannah Graham has finished her book about her son Peter Graham being born prematurely.

It was a special moment to read my new book to other neonatal families

Artist Hannah and Bethany from the unit who features in the book.

Mum whose son was born premature pens book to support other families

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Sunderland journalist nominated for William Hill Sports Book of Year

Patrick Roberts

How is Patrick Roberts getting on at Birmingham City?

Over a quarter of Brits turn into a ‘cosy comfort seeker’ as soon as the season starts to shif

Best things about autumn revealed - including crunchy leaves

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

A larger HMV shop has opened at the Metrocentre.

Major Metrocentre shop reopens in new site with added bookshop

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