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Boyle, Hoilett and Triantis celebrate a thumping win

Exclusive Hibs in new deal talks with star attacker as Easter Road exit looms

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

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

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

Dobbies’ Grow How session in March will cover propagation

Free gardening workshops at Dobbies’ Edinburgh store this March

Digital magazines are really easy to read on a tablet or smartphone

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

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

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 study

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

The former Hearts boss has provided a verdict

Hearts transfer round-up: Steven Naismith verdict on January move

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

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

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

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 books

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 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

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
Screen time can even play a part in encouraging your children to read more 📚
Amber Allott

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

Brighten up your festival experience with these great gadgets

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

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
Veteran coach drawing on past experience to help gaffer
John Greechan

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

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

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