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Sneaky way to get free audiobooks using an Amazon promotion

The likes of (left to right) Tom Lowery, Ryley Towler, Will Norris and Ben Stevenson see their Pompey futures under the spotlight in the January window.

DETAILED: The Pompey players who will have to go in January window

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Aldi's selection of baby and toddler products is in store from today

Baby and Toddler products have just landed in Aldi's middle aisle

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

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

Research among 2,000 consumers found they typically received four parcels with cosmetic or fundamental damage in 2024

Number of damaged packages arriving on doorsteps soars by a third

Dozens of classic books and plays make an appearance of the dense reading lists

The books your A Level English lit student may need to read this year

The digital magazine subscription app has a two-month free trial

Five reasons I’m loving Readly right now

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

Whiteley Primary School has received an outstanding Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (l-r) Mia Lucas, Alfie Bord, Finley Rutledge, Kate Bolton, deputy headteacher, Lesley Pennington, headteacher, Tommy Holloway, Elsie Youngs and Esme Monk.

Picture: Sarah Standing (031024-7054)

Primary school praised by Ofsted for 'unwavering support'

Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

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

The reading lists for each exam board are periodically updated (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

A full guide to the GCSE English literature reading list this year

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period
Four in 10 Brits consider themselves a history buff – with the Second World War and Roman Britain among the most ‘interesting’ periods in time.
Steve Richmond

Graham Norton attends the premiere of "LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland" at Dublin Royal Convention Centre in Dublin on January 12, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

Are there still tickets for the “An Evening With Graham Norton" tour?

A community book sharing initiative is celebrating the opening of its new home in Emsworth.

Community celebrates new home for book sharing scheme - in pictures

The new permanent Veritysbooknook is set to open on Saturday, August 31 at 11am in Emsworth Town Centre.

Delight as community book swap project to open new permanent home

YouTube group launch ice cream flavoured breakfast in UK supermarket - priced at only £2.50 (Photo: Getty)

Youtubers launch breakfast that will be a hit with sweet-tooths

Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon

7 books fans of House of the Dragon will love as season ends Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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

The 7 celebrity cookbooks you didn't know existed (Photo: Getty Images)

7 cookbooks from celebrities not known for cooking

Court Lane Junior School has been described as ‘caring, supportive and nurturing’ following its recent Ofsted inspection which took place on June 11 and 12, 2024. The inspection found that the school continues to be good.

Junior school described as 'thriving', 'joyful and harmonious'

Milton Park Primary School in Portsmouth, has received a good Ofsted report with some outstanding elements.Pictured is: (back l-r) Ros Middleton, deputy headteacher, Anna Young, assistant headteacher and Wedny Fowler, headteacher with some of the children and Mabel the school well-being dog.Picture: Sarah Standing (180724-7326)

A 'wonderfully inclusive' primary school has received a good Ofsted

Padnell Junior School has maintained its good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Behaviour at a junior school in Waterlooville is 'impeccable'

Millions of items will be sold on Amazon over the two days of Prime Day. Picture: Getty Images

How much of a saving can you really make on Amazon Prime Day
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield gives his ideas on what to expect when Amazon Prime Day finally arrives
Gareth Butterfield

St Columba Church of England Primary Academy in Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, has received a Good Ofsted for the first time.Pictured is: (l-r) Callen Tillett, Mila Smith, Daniel Montaza, Mrs Katie Viola, deputy headteacher, Darcy Trowan, Lyla Whittingham, Mrs Hazel Moore, assistant headteacher, Ellie Fox, Archie Gault and Everly Shand. Picture: Sarah Standing (020724-6464)

Primary school now in 'safe hands' as it receives first good Ofsted

Riders Junior School has received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which took place on May 21 and 22, 2024.

Junior school in Havant receives 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating

Amazon has reportedly leaked the new Google Pixel Tablet ahead of the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday

Amazon launches free Prime membership offer - how to sign up

Catherington Church of England Infant School, Waterlooville, has received a good Ofsted rating following its inspection on May 14 and 15, 2024.

Parents 'overwhelmingly' positive about infant school in Waterlooville

Court Lane Infant Academy has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection which took place on April 23 and 24.

Infant school described as 'kind' and 'happy' place in Ofsted report

‘Insomnia’ author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough

Insomnia author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough talks writing

The top 20 things Brits are 'superfans of

These are the top 20 things Brits are 'superfans' of

Photo issued by Oxfam of (from left) Stuart Murray, Simon Berry and Richard Danns who made the discovery of a General Signal Book 1917, a very rare lead-lined naval signal book from the First World War, which has been bought by a museum after being found in an Oxfam bookshop. The book, which is filled with confidential signals, was found with a box of donations at the back of Oxfam's Bath bookshop by the shop manager Simon Berry.
PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Oxfam/PA Wire

WWI naval signal book found in charity shop sold to museum in city

Elson Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection.

Infant school described as 'highly inclusive' following inspection

Katie Fforde

Best-selling author Katie Fforde chats to Nicola Adam on Booky podcast

Pompey boss John Mousinho has outlined his plans for the striker department in the Championship.

REVEALED: Pompey summer striker transfer plan for Championship

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Author Joanna Nadin

'I curtsied to the Prime Minister'

Newtown Soberton Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Infant school in Fareham described as welcoming in recent inspection

Welcome to the new Booky podcast

WATCH & listen: Our new podcast BOOKY is live

Pigeon Books in Southsea, has been named as the best bookshop in South East England.

Pictured: View of Pigeon Books in Southsea

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea bookshop named best in the region

This school in Redlands Lane, Fareham has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on January 30, 2024.

Primary school in Fareham receives outstanding Ofsted report

Check out the new Sonic the Hedgehog toys you can get at McDonald's

Check out the new Sonic the Hedgehog toys you can get at McDonald's

Michelle Keegan is starring in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once for Netflix. Picture: Netflix

Fool Me Once: Everything you need to know about the Netflix thriller

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