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The leading source of award-winning news & news-based learning for children. Visit our website to find out more and to subscribe. www.firstnews.co.uk
First News is a fun and vibrant newspaper to keep children up to date with news and interesting stories from the UK and around the word. Plus, each week there's loads to keep children entertained: puzzles, competitions, crazy but true stories, celebrity interviews, sport and much more.
This summer, as part of the National Year of Reading (Go All In 2026), we’re bringing you ‘Team Captains’ – heroes from the world of sport who want to share their love of reading and how it’s helped them get more out of the things they enjoy. ⚽🎾
So far, TV broadcaster Clare Balding, content creator Karel Prince and tennis legend Tim Henman have all featured.
Watch now on the First News app and look out for more sporting stars throughout the summer! ☀️📚
A sneak peek at this week's headlines 👀
The latest issue of First News is out now, covering age-appropriate news for kids from around the world.
In this bumper 36-page issue, there's an extra-special pullout showcasing brilliant reports written by our readers – with topics including a day out at Gulliver's Land and meeting Jeff Goldblum!
Don’t miss your chance to read them! ⭐
📰 The latest issue of First News is out now!
Here's just a few of the stories inside this week's issue. From the biggest UK news to events around the world, there's plenty more waiting to be discovered – all reported especially for young readers.
12/07/2026
Calling all Trainers!
First News went on a dream day out to Pokémon paradise. ⭐
Check it out in our latest issue, including our chat with Poke Girl Rach!
The latest issue of First News is out now covering all the latest news from the UK and around the world - just for kids! 📰
Whether your kids are making the most of the heatwave or staying cool indoors, First News is a brilliant way to keep them informed and entertained 😎
Free First News starts today! 🥳
If your child attends a school that has opted into our Summer Reading Scheme, they can now dive into the full First News experience on our app. This includes the weekly newspaper, daily news stories, games, puzzles, quizzes and more!
📥 Check your inbox for your unique login code and kick off your child’s First News summer adventure!
08/07/2026
Our 2025/26 school report is in. The verdict? Exceeding expectations! 📋
It's been a landmark year for First News. We've celebrated our 20th birthday, launched TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy and subscribers downloaded more than 30,000 printable resources.
Read our full end-of-year report and find out what's to come in September. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pcsaYL
This Newsday Tuesday, Aidan shares the perfect summer challenge to keep kids entertained in the sunshine! ☀️
Our bumper Summer of Sport quiz puts young sports fans' knowledge to the test, covering all the biggest events of the summer – including the FIFA World Cup, T20 World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
Aidan's chosen a question to get you started:
🎾 Which Wimbledon player is hoping to win the men's singles title for a second consecutive year?
Know the answer? Comment it below 👇
Take on the full quiz in this week's edition of First News, available in print and on the app. 📱📰
05/07/2026
Want to win a selection of sizzling summer books? 📚☀
We've picked our favourite reads for this summer, and one lucky reader will win the lot!
To enter, head to https://bit.ly/4f59BBo. Good luck 💪
04/07/2026
Today marks 250 years of the United States of America.
Kids can read our special report that looks at key moments in US history and the country's planned birthday celebrations.
What do you think was the most important moment in the USA's history? Let us know in the comments 👇
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