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Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.

The Independent UK

Writer recovers laptop containing half-finished novel after Shetland blizzard

Ann Cleeves, whose novels were turned into TV’s Shetland and Vera, said device had been run over but she had a copy of her work

The Guardian - UK

Schoolgirl finds best-selling Shetland author's lost laptop in winter snow

A SCOTTISH crime writer who lost her laptop and half of her next novel in a blizzard in Shetland has announced that the computer has been found –…

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Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing draft of new book in Shetland blizzard

Crime writer offers reward for return of computer, thought to have fallen out of bag during wintry weather

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Over 100 engineers work to restore power to thousands of Shetland homes

Emergency crews arrive from mainland Scotland and Orkney after snowstorm downs electricity lines

The Guardian - UK

Vera author Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing draft of new novel in Shetland blizzard

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Crime writer loses laptop containing new draft of novel in Shetland blizzard

CRIME writer Ann Cleeves is appealing for help after losing a laptop containing the draft of half her next novel in a blizzard in Shetland.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

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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

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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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The Independent UK

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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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