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Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard

Val McDermid was assigned ‘sensitivity reader’ to cut offensive language from old books

Author discusses changes made to Lindsay Gordon novels from 80s and 90s to prepare for their rerelease

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid headline Winter Words Festival

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre event takes place in February.

Evening Standard

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Die My Love to Rosalía’s Lux: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Lynne Ramsay’s latest is a portrait of a relationship in decline, while the Spanish nu-flamenco star enlists a plethora of talent for her latest album

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: finalists make the biggest cake in Bake Off history

Jasmine, Aaron and Tom compete for the ultimate prize. Plus: huge news for the church lavatory in Murder Before Evensong. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid among 200 to sign letter against far-right

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and the wife of former first minister Humza Yousaf, Nadia El-Nakla, have signed a letter which insists that…

The National (Scotland)

‘I’ve got my own theory’: Val McDermid play investigates death of Christopher Marlowe

Crime writer says her conclusion on the circumstances of the 16th-century playwright’s killing ‘will surprise people’

The Guardian - UK

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Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I feel like we’re always having to keep a lid on female rage’

INTERVIEW: ITV’s ‘Karen Pirie’ marks a refreshing departure from all the usual crime drama cliches. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to its star about avoiding cosy crime tropes, creating a realistic twentysomething detective and grappling with violence against women on screen

The Independent UK

Lauren Lyle teases Karen Pirie season 2: 'It's probably the biggest case of missing persons ever in Scottish history'

Lauren Lyle on how a newly promoted Karen Pirie probes her most high-profile case yet…

WhatToWatch

I finally watched Karen Pirie and it's one of the best crime dramas I've ever seen — bring on season 2

Karen Pirie is gripping, funny and perfectly cast

WhatToWatch

Alan Cumming and Val McDermid recieve honours from Scottish universities

ACTOR Alan Cumming and author Val McDermid have both been honoured by Scottish universities for their contribution to arts and culture ...

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid to premiere new play exploring Christopher Marlowe’s death

THE first readings of a play by Scotland’s “Queen of Crime” are to be held this summer in Pitlochry and Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK

Welsh singer Tom Jones will feature in a new series of BBC’s In My Own Words

The series takes a closer look into some of the UK’s leading creative minds as they recount stories from their careers and lives.

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Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement

‘I am a crime writer, I understand theft,’ said Val McDermid – joining Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kate Mosse in their appeal to Lisa Nandy to act on their behalf

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon 'should have used late Queen for indyref2 deal', Val McDermid jokes

NICOLA Sturgeon should have “hung on to” the late Queen Elizabeth and told the UK Government they would not get her body until they agreed to a…

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

The former first minister was told on Thursday that she had been cleared along with former party treasurer Colin Beattie.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon opens up with heartfelt message at comedy festival

Nicola Sturgeon has given a heartfelt message to a Glasgow International Comedy Festival audience in her first public appearance since being cleared…

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Proclaimers and Val McDermid lead calls to scrap controversial Elsie Inglis statue

The Proclaimers are among those who have signed an open letter calling for the proposed statue of Dr Elsie Inglis in Edinburgh to be rejected by…

The Guardian - UK

Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure

All 24 jobs at Dundee University’s Leverhulme research centre could be axed because of £30m budget deficit

The National (Scotland)

'Libraries open windows and let us fly,' says Val McDermid ahead of campaign launch

BESTSELLING crime writer Val McDermid has returned to her childhood library in Kirkcaldy, saying she would not be where she is today if it had not…

Evening Standard

McDermid praises ‘inspirational’ libraries ahead of campaign launch

The Love Libraries campaign begins on February 14 and runs until October and is designed to encourage more people to make use of their resources.

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

The Guardian - UK

‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more

From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year

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