Building, storytelling and experimenting can all help toddlers develop new skills. Here are six things children may be learning while they think they’re simply playing.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/recommended/lego-duplo-toddler-learning-skills-play-9022493

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This Amazon best selling at-home IPL hair removal device is now under £100, offering a lower-cost alternative to salon appointments

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/recommended/ipl-hair-removal-laser-hair-removal-device-amazon-beauty-deal-at-home-hair-removal-beauty-gadget-sale-amazon-best-seller-8772429

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Morpeth’s James Kell heads to Belgium later this month (19-20 May) to lay the foundations for a successful Spa 24 Hours on the back of recording a GT World Challenge Europe Gold Cup podium on “home” soil.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/your-world/morpeths-kell-prepares-for-spa-on-back-of-scoring-podium-on-home-soil-8500917

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Ellingham Hall in Northumberland has been named the best historic wedding venue in the North East and Yorkshire.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/ellingham-hall-named-best-historic-wedding-venue-in-the-north-east-and-yorkshire-5390312

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Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/football/wearmouth-ready-to-embrace-senior-role-as-blyth-spartans-aim-for-new-signings-5262236

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Arial footage shows the extent of damage caused to a garden by a giant landslide that erodes every time there's heavy rainfall.One homeowner said the landslip has got worse year-by-year since he moved to High Haden Crescent a decade ago.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/read-this/video-drone-footage-shows-how-a-giant-landslide-in-cradley-heath-is-gradually-destroying-gardens-every-time-it-rains-4557386

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The smart money is on Adam Bains to top the 30-goal mark this season.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/football/rothbury-ace-adam-bains-adds-another-two-goals-to-his-total-as-he-nears-target-of-30-league-goals-4583518

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Bedlington’s Guy Saxton made Berwick suffer at the Pier Field as he took six wickets for just 18 runs in Division Three.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/berwick-bowled-over-by-saxy-deliveries-4676326

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Kevin Wilson’s 58 helped Warenford to a 137-run victory over lowly Warkworth seconds in Division Five North.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/wilson-knocks-half-century-in-warenford-win-4676328

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