Great-grandad, 86, learns to read after dyslexia struggle
Alan Hannay, 86, from Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire, has learned to read after a lifetime of dyslexia, inspired by his great-grandchildren asking him for a story.
Category : Literacy
Grimm & Co: Rotherham's magical literacy hub
Rotherham's Grimm & Co, a gothic church turned literacy centre, inspires young people and helped the town become the world's first Children's Capital of Culture.
20 tricky questions kids ask parents that leave mums and dads stumped
Parents face an average of six tricky questions a day from kids, with 24% too hard to answer. Common stumpers include 'Where do babies come from?' and 'What happens when we die?'
Eight in 10 Brits say life taught them more than school
A poll of 2,000 adults found 53% rely on self-taught life skills for everyday life, with 67% saying the most useful lessons came outside the classroom.
Porridge Recipe: Ripe Banana Adds Natural Sweetness
A ripe mashed banana naturally sweetens plain porridge, creating a creamy, satisfying bowl without any added sugar, honey or syrup.
Cardiff's academy revolution: Why staying is now the smart move
Cardiff City have broken four age records in a year as academy players now account for 33.5% of first-team minutes, the most in the top four flights, signalling a new pathway.
Dolly Parton's Liverpool legacy: Imagination Library's impact
Following Dolly Parton's death at 80, Liverpool reflects on the Imagination Library's impact, which has provided tens of thousands of books to children across the city.
Dolly Parton's reading legacy reaches 3,000 Newcastle children
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted 15,700 free books to more than 3,000 children in Newcastle, leaving a lasting literacy legacy on Tyneside.
Dolly Parton's literacy scheme hit by funding cuts before death
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library faced a £2.9m funding cut in Missouri weeks before her death, halting new registrations from July 1.
10 expert tips to help kids read more at home this summer
Children's publisher Nosy Crow's literacy experts share 10 tips to support reading at home, as research shows daily readers develop double the reading stamina of irregular readers.
Livingston FC Launches 4-4-2 Reading Challenge in West Lothian
The SPFL Trust, Livingston FC and West Lothian Community Foundation have launched the 4-4-2 Reading Challenge, offering children who read four books a free match ticket.
Homemade granola recipe beats supermarket brands
Reporter Vita Molyneux shares her simple homemade granola recipe, claiming it surpasses supermarket versions like Jordans by avoiding excess sugar and oil.
Homemade granola beats supermarket versions every time
A reporter shares her go-to summer breakfast: homemade granola with fruit and yoghurt. It's quick, simple, and avoids the extra sugar and oil in shop-bought versions.
Teachers' Top Screen-Free Kids Activities
Teachers share six screen-free activities to engage kids in creative play, from classic board games to DIY escape rooms, reducing screen time.
West Lothian pupils celebrate record exam results
West Lothian pupils achieve record exam results with increases in S4 and S5 qualifications, including Highers.
Ashington takeaway appeal rejected over health risks
The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal against Northumberland County Council's refusal of a hot food takeaway in Ashington, citing health risks and an over-concentration of existing outlets.
Book fairies spark reading joy for Newcastle kids
Book fairies have been leaving books for children in Scotswood to foster reading and encourage use of Denton Burn Library, supported by Healthworks and NTWDC.
Morpeth Donates 5,000 Books to Inspire Young Readers
Maximize Education collected 5,000 children's books donated by the Morpeth community for Children North East during the National Year of Reading 2026.
Denise Welch says 'it’s never too late' to overcome maths anxiety amid career renaissance
Denise Welch opens up about maths anxiety and career renaissance, saying it's never too late to build number confidence with National Numeracy.
Queen Camilla to Appear in BBC Documentary on Power of Reading
Queen Camilla stars in a new BBC documentary about reading's transformative power, part of National Year of Reading 2026.
Former Tory Councillor's Bid to Ban Pigeon English from School Sparks Debate
Former Tory councillor James Farquharson attempts to ban Pigeon English from a Dorset school, sparking debate over curriculum and cultural representation.
More reading tests won't fix literacy crisis, say educators
Educators argue more reading tests for 13-year-olds won't help; instead call for investment, libraries, and support programmes.
Children at risk from Russian disinformation due to reading decline, warns Education Secretary
Education Secretary warns declining reading among children makes them vulnerable to Russian disinformation, calls for national year of reading.
Summer-maxxing pressures kids to be productive
Two-thirds of British children feel pressured to 'summer-maxx' over the break, with a new campaign aiming to switch focus to reading for fun.
Deep Reading: A Bulwark Against Misinformation and Stress
How deep reading can combat misinformation, reduce stress, and improve critical thinking in a digital age.
DWP August pension payment change for bank holiday
State Pension payments due on August 31 will be paid three days earlier on August 28 because of the summer bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
One in Three Parents Couldn't Handle Teacher's Job for a Week
63% of Brits say teachers deserve more recognition, and nearly one in three admit they couldn't do the job for even a week, according to Blue Light Card's Teacher Impact Report.
NSW auditor general refuses to sign off on state finances over transport entity dispute
NSW auditor general refuses to sign off on state finances due to dispute over Transport Asset Holding Entity accounting, risking credit rating and political careers.
Language Course Cuts Risk Social Mobility, Experts Warn
Cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills, former education secretaries and experts warn, as Nottingham may become the only Russell Group university not to teach modern foreign languages d
Queen Camilla Warns Reading Crisis 'More Urgent Than Ever' as Rates Plummet
Queen Camilla warns reading crisis is 'more urgent than ever' as global rates plummet. Her charity urges five minutes of daily reading to combat stress and loneliness.
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