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Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is welcoming families with its School Holiday Savings Rate,

Kids Go Free – offer at North Yorkshire Moors Railway for half-term

New Gen Yoto Player

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

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Layla, going to study Psychology at York St John University, and Ben, who’s decided to get a
job.

Ad Feature Outstanding sixth form results and open day at Pickering Academy

Top-secret activities going on at Eden Camp during the October school half-term

Malton's Eden Camp reveals a week of half-term fun for all the family

Bridlington favourite Joe Standerline will be at the Spa.

Have a ball when Cinderella panto delights families at the Spa

For many victims, fear for their pet’s safety can be a significant barrier to seeking help or leaving. Photo: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

‘Safe People, Safe Pets’ campaign raising awareness of domestic abuse

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

Jayne and Tom Dockerty will run the new Mockingbird hub in Scarborough.

'Dedicated' Scarborough couple to lead new fostering hub in town
A couple who have fostered for more than five years are now taking a leading role in supporting other families to foster, as they prepare to run North Yorkshire's fifth Mockingbird hub, in Scarborough.
Hannah de Villiers

Residents are being offered half-price entry to North Yorkshire Water Park this weekend

Residents offered half-price entry to North Yorkshire Water Park this weekend

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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

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

William and George Varley try the new ‘Hole in the Wall’ model.

ICONIC creations as Sewerby Hall hosts model exhibition

The Belvedere chalets, on Bridlington’s south beach, were found to be the second cheapest to book for a week at £130. Photo: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Belvedere beach chalets in Bridlington ‘second cheapest to hire across UK’

Barratt and David Wilson Homes is warning that building sites are not suitable places to play.

East Yorkshire homebuilder warns children over site risks during summer

East Riding’s Best Start Family Hubs, formally children’s centres, are holding family play and learn days for families.

Two free Family Hub Play and Learn days in Bridlington

Family show is at Scarborough Spa on Friday August 7 at 2.30pm

Children's sensation Ms Rachel bringscfamily show to Scarborough Spa

Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Get ready for a rockpool safari with a difference.

Wildlife trust’s events will get families out and about in Bridlington

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

Ad Feature How to own a slice of holiday heaven in Yorkshire

The Owlet Dream Sock is a wearable smart baby monitor that tracks pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep through a companion app

Parents can save £100 on the Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor

The guise offers practical tips to improve your chances of seeing wildlife.

Wildlife trust’s free guide so people can get closer to nature

All HAF activities are available to other families on a paid-for basis.

Council announces Holiday Activities and Food summer programme
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for summer includes over 460 activities, at numerous locations across the East Riding.
Phil Hutchinson

Flamingo Land’s major rollercoasters are included in the discounted half-term ticket deal.

Flamingo Land launches huge half-term ticket sale

Alpamare: ‘We hope to keep our popular Yorkshire water park open in future’

Steam engines, classic vehicles and fairground attractions come together for a full day of Spring Bank Holiday entertainment at Pickering Vintage Rally

Pickering Vintage Rally tickets from £3.50 in Wowcher deal

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Freebies galore in this special Simba Sleep promotion

Simba Hybrid mattress review: the upgrade that fixed my sleep

The Edge features two exciting rope courses that provide a safe, challenging, and exhilarating experience.

The Edge: Aerial Adventure in Bridlington will reopen this month

DadFest will be back in Bridlington this May after a successful event last year.

DadFest will be at South Cliff Holiday Park in May

Now's the time to plan for Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 UK: date and 25 brilliant gift ideas

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

More families are turning to regulated financial advisers to help navigate inheritance and the growing £7 trillion wealth shift.

The £7 trillion wealth shift changing who holds UK wealth

HMRC is reviewing the suspension of child benefit for around 23,500 parents wrongly flagged as having left the UK (Photo: Pexels)

23,500 hit by HMRC benefit suspension - how to get your money back

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

A vanity unit transformed into a canvas of colour – proof of just how far 34 St John’s interactive tool can go.

Discover your perfect bathroom colour with 34 St John
Move over white and grey — the latest bathroom trend is all about personality. This interactive colour tool from 34 St John lets you test thousands of shades and find the one that feels like you.
Marc Reeves

About one in five parents admit they are unsure what “reasonable” screen time looks like for children

Expert tips for managing your child's social media use over half-term

The October half-term holiday begins soon, across most local authority areas in England

When half-term starts and ends - and other term dates you need to know

Pure Pet Food air-dries fresh ingredients, which makes them much easier to store and serve

Dog owners are swapping pricey raw food for these easy cupboard meals

The Bank of Mum and Dad just opened a branch overseas — sort of

The Bank of Mum and Dad goes global – here’s how it actually works

Probiotic supplements can work wonders for your pet's gut health - and help with various ailments

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Pure is made from entirely natural ingredients - and it can be stored in a cupboard

Save 40% on revolutionary dog food owners say is changing their lives

Digital Awareness UK co-founder Emma Robertson (bottom left) says September is the perfect time to start setting screen time expectations

Why now is the best time to talk about screen time with your kids

Momcozy unveils the DreamSync™ Sound Machine – a smart, multifunctional sleep companion for babies, toddlers, and parents.

Momcozy unveils the DreamSync™ Sound Machine

Back to school: Honolulu Plus series - available from Ohuhu in 24 colours for £29 and 36 colours for £45 and Amazon in 36 colours for £44.99.

Back to school: Honolulu Plus series - available from Ohuhu in 24 colours

Ultimately, parents will need to decide whether their child is mature enough to handle walking to school alone

How to tell if your child is ready to walk to school alone this year

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