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Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

A general view of a corner flag prior to the U18 Premier League match between Newcastle United U18 v Manchester United U18 at Newcastle United Academy on January 13, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)

'Major milestone' - NUFC chief reacts as eight scholarships confirmed

Newcastle International Airport.

Forward spotted at Newcastle Airport following Arsenal release

Younger motorists are increasingly choosing older vehicles as insurance and ownership costs continue to rise

Today's young drivers are ditching modern cars for cheaper classics

NUFC get one over on PSG as excitement builds for future

1,000 children aged 6-12 would eat three ice creams a day on holiday

The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge

Pride will combine the event across all three areas for a month-long Summer of Pride in June, the official Pride month.

'Time to unite' - summer of Pride set for North East

Matilda at Sunderland Empire

Why we think Matilda at Sunderland Empire is a terrific watch

The Metrognomes will be putting on a special performance at the Metrocentre this February half-term.

Shopping centre lines up family-friendly fun this February half-term

Amit Gulati

Rapist who targeted two schoolgirls jailed for 27 years

Profits doubled at childcare company with new branches to open soon

Will the weather be playing tricks or giving us a treat this Halloween.

Here's your hour-by-hour Halloween forecast for trick or treaters

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

Venisha Valluri

I'm 8 years old, but I've already won a major maths competition

Children will also get the chance to pick their own pumpkin.

Family Fright Fest returns with some spooktacular new additions

Children take part in trying to guess adults' age based on the activities they enjoy

Kids reveal the top 10 signs you're getting old

A leading health charity has joined forces with a North East Football Association to bring the sport into the lives of more young people.

Health charity to bring Champions League footballer to region

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

The case is being heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Six men on trial accused of sexual exploitation of schoolgirls

Married dad jailed after admitting harassing girls walking to school

Pervert masturbated with My Little Pony toy in live chat with kids

Parents' top school uniform confessions include colouring in their children's scuffed school shoes with markers and blow-drying damp uniforms minutes before the school run.

Parents use markers and blow-dryers to keep uniforms looking fresh

Students across Tyne and Wear have been collecting their A Level results.

34 fantastic photos capturing A Level results day on Tyne & Wear

A time capsule has been buried at Newcastle Airport as part of its 90th birthday celebrations.

Children bury time capsule at Newcastle Airport

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Brian Clements

Pervert caught with child abuse images for second time keeps freedom

The Hoppings fun fair in Newcastle (Image: Getty Images)

Hoppings organisers thank Newcastle residents after successful year

NE1's Summer in the City is returning to Newcastle for 2025.

NE1 announces full Newcastle Summer in the City programme for 2025

Man accused of kidnapping 10 Newcastle schoolgirls enters plea

Man accused of kidnapping 10 Newcastle schoolgirls enters plea

Formula Goblin Winners - Sunderland's Fulwell Junior School

Youngsters go full throttle at Gateshead Stadium in bid to become Greenpower Gob...

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

The students worked with specialist lab equipment to investigate and synthesise aspirin

Gateshead students get a taste of university chemistry labs

Move over Gen Z - young Brits are more Gen T, after research found they would turn to a cuppa over an alcoholic drink when stressed out.

Gen Z turn to tea when stressed over an alcoholic drink

Alex Gray and Sheli McCoy (Sabre) at the 2024 AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run

Gladiators stars to return to Junior and Mini Great North Run 2025

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Flo Topham (L) and Camille Porhel, who play for York Railway Institute (YRI) AFC u12s Girls, have launched a campaign defending their right to have short hair, after they were accused of being boys during a game.

We were accused of cheating at football...because we have short hair

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

A caretaker dressed as the Grinch has been "arrested" by police - in a stunt to give nursery kids ''closure'' after a break-in.

Heartwarming moment police 'arrest' grinch after nursery break-in

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School enjoys visit from Paralympian Antony Cotterill

Tennis star puts Fenham pupils through paces

Mice pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are just some of the few things Gen Z are turning their back on this Christmas

Gen Z are turning their back on Christmas traditional favourites

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial advice

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice
One in three parents are shirking conversations about money with their kids – because they don’t want them to make the same mistakes they did.

Binky Felstead encourages families to embrace the mud this half term as she's spotted going down a 2.5m high mudslide, created by Bosch at Mudchute Farm.

How Made in Chelsea's Binky is 'embracing' the mud this half term

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

These cottages are the perfect places for a festive family get-together

Six idyllic cottages in Yorkshire perfect for a Christmas getaway

(Photos: TikTok/Getty Images/Nerd Wallet UK)

What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than' TikTok trend?

Our picks of the top baby and toddler products to keep your little one cool in hot weather

Summer essentials to keep your baby or toddler cool in hot weather

School hosts party to cheer on ENGLAND at the Euros

School hosts party to cheer on England at the Euros

Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White's

Video: Kids can eat free or for £1 in summer holidays at these places

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelm

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

The Hoppings 2024 site.

Young North East artists have work shown at The Hoppings

The top 30 activities kids most want to try

Newcastle’s legendary fairground The Hoppings encourages youngsters to enter artwork competition.

The Hoppings encourages youngsters to enter artwork competition

Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Steam Railway

Fun activities to do with the kids in Newcastle this May half term

Mini Athletics Newcastle offer physical activity for young children.

Athletics for young children launches in Newcastle

Yazmin has dreams of a successful career in the music industry, following on from Junior Eurovision and The Voice Kids.

Newcastle singer sets sights on future following Junior Eurovision

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