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Author Ann Cleeves loses new novel as laptop falls out of bag in blizzard

The novelist's books have been adapted into the television series Shetland

Wales Online

Northumberland's newest book and film festival set to host audience with Vera author Ann Cleeves and dinner with LJ Ross

The Alnwick Story Fest goes ahead in February 2023 with the aim of making it "the story town of the north" and there will be events in the Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden

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After Life star Ashley Jensen lands lead role in Shetland after Douglas Henshall quits

After Life and Ugly Betty actress Ashley Jensen will take on the lead role in murder mystery drama Shetland, following Douglas Henshall quitting the show after seven seasons

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Ashley Jensen named as new star of BBC's Shetland and 'can’t wait to work in Scotland again'

The 53-year-old from Annan is best known for Ricky Gervais shows Extras and After Life and internationally for Ugly Betty.

Daily Record

Vera's Kenny Doughty delights fans with news of cast reunion for 'special' episode

Vera star Kenny Doughty had some big news for fans of the long-running ITV crime drama, teasing a special episode

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Tiny Perthshire village welcomes big star of crime writing

Crime writer Ann Cleeves came to talk to the Fearnan Book Club about her successful writing output.

Daily Record

BBC Question of Sport ratings plummet after Sue Barker replaced by Paddy McGuinness

Viewing figures for the iconic BBC show are on the ropes, two seasons on from Sue being axed and replaced by the comedy favourite

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The best recent crime and thriller writing – review roundup

A grieving woman’s childhood nanny reappears in a compelling debut, a ticking noise spells trouble in Simon Mayo’s latest, and Vera Stanhope is back in a friends reunited tale

The Guardian - UK

How many episodes of The Capture are there on BBC? Series 2 of thriller has viewers gripped

The Capture has returned to BBC One for a second series, with the new run launching on Sunday, August 28

Chronicle Live

How many episodes of Ridley are there? Adrian Dunbar drama big draw for ITV viewers

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is starring in new Sunday night crime drama Ridley, which is proving a big draw for ITV viewers

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Steph McGovern lands Vera role alongside Brenda Blethyn as fans flock

Packed Lunch host Steph McGovern delighted Vera fans when she teamed up with Brenda Blethyn and author Ann Cleeves

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5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of After The Lights Go Out by John Vercher and The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves.

The Independent UK

Vera author Ann Cleeves lets slip 'secret' of how her stories became a hit ITV drama

Vera author Ann Cleeves has spoken out on how her DCI Stanhope novels ended up being an ITV drama loved by millions

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Vera author Ann Cleeves delivers exciting update to fans on future of iconic character

Vera author Ann Cleeves was put on the spot about the ITV drama's future during a chat on BBC Breakfast

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Heartbroken pensioner offering £15,000 for beloved missing dog after 314-day search

Since family dog Flossie went missing in Blyth last September, Jim Scott, 91, has desperately been searching for her and asks his daughter Gill where she is every time he sees her

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'Heartbroken' 91-year-old's desperate plea for safe return of missing family dog goes viral

Jim Scott, 91, still searches for missing dog Flossie whenever he leaves his home to visit the shops

Daily Record

Schedule revealed for 10th anniversary of Bloody Scotland crime writing festival

The programme for this year’s 10th Stirling Bloody Scotland crime writing festival was announced last week. Organisers are set to welcome Sir Ian Rankin, Anthony Horowitz, Lisa Unger, Jeffrey Archer, Ann Cleeves and Frankie Boyle to the city in Sept

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Vera's Brenda Blethyn gives disappointed fans a glimmer of hope after Whitley Bay ticket frenzy

Vera star Brenda Blethyn responded to fans who were left disappointed the couldn't get tickets for the Whitley Bay event

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Vera sets new record in Whitley Bay after mad scramble from fans for Playhouse event

The Viva Vera event at the Playhouse Whitley Bay has proved massively popular with fans of the ITV drama

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'Viva Vera' anniversary event with Ann Cleeves and Brenda Blethyn comes to Whitley Bay in September

'Viva Vera' celebrates 30 years of Ann Cleeves being published with Pan Macmillan, and the author will be at the Whitley Bay Playhouse with characters from the much-loved detective drama

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Vera's Brenda Blethyn to lead stars at special event in Whitley Bay hosted by Steph McGovern

Vera's leading lady Brenda Blethyn will be appearing at the event in Whitley Bay after filming has wrapped on the new series

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Ann Cleeves marks Vera anniversary with 'most explosive' case to date set in Northumberland

Author's new novel The Rising Ride takes Vera to Holy Island on a mission to crack a disturbing case

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Competition winner travels from Hawaii to Whitley Bay to have tea with Vera author

Tea with Ann Cleeves was one of 358 lots in the Book Aid for Ukraine auction, with the winner coming all the way from Hawaii to have tea with Ann and explore some Vera filming locations

Chronicle Live

Life in Morpeth - does it live up to its billing as one of the best places to live in the UK?

Morpeth was named by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK. But what's so good about it?

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Success for first ever Morpeth Book Festival as 600 people attend

The inaugural Morpeth Book Festival was held this weekend with 30 writers taking part, including Whitley Bay's Ann Cleeves

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