Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Cognitive Skills
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to overcome distractions and build a sustainable reading habit for a psychologically richer life.
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to overcome distractions and build a sustainable reading habit for a psychologically richer life.
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Thames Valley Police deploy armed officers to Reading College following a serious assault that left a teenage boy with head injuries. Investigation ongoing as community seeks answers.
Thames Valley Police swarm Reading College following serious incident, with multiple emergency vehicles and specialist units responding to ongoing situation.
Major police response at Reading College after serious stabbing incident leaves one person hospitalised. Campus in lockdown as forensic teams scour crime scene.
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Discover the surprising psychological phenomenon affecting avid readers everywhere and learn practical strategies to improve your reading retention.
Discover the books that shaped the legendary primatologist Jane Goodall, from childhood classics to scientific revelations that changed how we see animals.
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
Groundbreaking research reveals how scientists can now translate brain activity into images, opening revolutionary possibilities for neuroscience and human communication.
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The iconic children's educational programme Reading Rainbow is set for a spectacular comeback, with former librarian Mychal Threets bringing his viral book enthusiasm to a new generation of young British readers.
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A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges households to take immediate meter readings this weekend to avoid being overcharged as the new energy price cap takes effect.
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The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.