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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 Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Momcozy Sunrise Sound Machine Wake-up Light

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

Digital magazines look great on a tablet or smartphone

Switching to digital magazines has saved me a small fortune

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)

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

Adam Le Fondre is looking for a new club after his Hibs departure.

Former Hibs striker begins training with English non-league side

Is Glastonbury Festival bigger than Coachella Festival or even some small countries? A new website can help you discover just how big the festival site is compared to other areas (Credit: Getty Images)

The astonishing size of Glastonbury compared to other festivals

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

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

On solid ground - Obita is enjoying his Scottish adventure.

Exclusive: Hibs award winner's leap of faith pays off

Brian Groom

WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Jordan Obita has put pen to paper on a new Hibs contract (Pic: SNS)

Hibs defender signs new contract as Easter Road stay extended

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.

The top 10 hobbies enjoyed by Brits

Obita tackles Fabio Silva in Wednesday night's loss to Rangers.

Obita looking for return to familiar territory as Hibs take on Killie

First team manager Montgomery and director of football McDermott at Hibernian Training Centre.

Hibs director's Monty verdict - and winning mindset promise

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

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

‘Abuse from kids at Millwall made me tough’ - Hibs star Rangers ready

Veteran Hibs striker loves the aggro of big away games with Rangers next up at Ibrox

John Greechan

Adam Le Fondre has three league goals already this season (Image: Getty Images)

Adam Le Fondre makes five-word ‘sausage roll’ promise to Hibs fans

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

Jordan Obita in action for Hibs during the pre-season friendly win against Edinburgh City at Meadowbank. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS Group

Why Obita opted for Hibs switch

This primary school in East Linton is the top performing primary school in the East Lothian area, according to the Times league table.

The 10 best primary schools in East Lothian

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

Water company boss resigns with immediate effect

Jordan Obita is a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Wycombe

Hibs eyeing Obita deal

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

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Hibs are in talks with their preferred candidate to become the club's new women's team manager

Key Hibs appointment expected in coming days

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

British Dad drowned while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears

Hibs' new director of football Brian McDermott alongside manager Lee Johnson. Picture: SNS

Lee Johnson on whether he's 'threatened' by new Hibs man

Brian McDermott during a Hibernian press conference at the Hibernian Training Centre. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How McDermott is quickly immersing himself in all things Hibs

Brian McDermott has wasted no time as he has quickly got himself involved in Hibs women – to the delight of Dean Gibson.

Jack Dawson

Hibs CEO Ben Kensell, left, speaks to director of football Brian McDermott during Saturday's 2-1 victory over St Mirren

What McDermott arrival means for Ian Gordon

Brian McDermott pictured at the Hibernian Training Centre

Why McDermott and Hibs click

Hibs will hope the arrival of Brian McDermott as DoF can help them get things right in the transfer market

Hibs' McDermott speaks on talent ID

Brian McDermott had two spells in charge of Reading

15 players who have played for Brian McDermott, including former Hearts legend

Hibs enter a new era with Brian McDermott at the helm

Four things in McDermott's Hibs in-tray

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

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them

Eggs are back on the Toby Carvery breakfast menu

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

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)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

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

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

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade

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

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

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

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 Bill

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

Australia player Garang Kuol in action during the World Cup. Pic: Getty Images

Hearts move for Newcastle striker

Leeds Festival 2023 will take place at Bramham park on August 25 to 27.

Leeds Festival 2023: Lewis Capaldi as headliner divides revelers

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

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 headliners announced

Experts reveal worst day and time to drive in the UK

Harry Styles is nominated for Harry's House

Harry Styles tipped to headline Leeds Festival 2023

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

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)

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

Charlie Kirk has been linked with a move away from Charlton

Hibs linked with winger

These are the areas with the smartest students in England

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

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

Oliver Bozanic, pictured with Central Coast Mariners team-mate, and former Hibs ace, Jason Cummings. Picture: Getty

Ex-Hearts midfielder says goodbye after being frozen out

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