Vera enthusiasts have been left in despair after Ann Cleeves, the mind behind Vera and its beloved protagonist, Detective Vera Stanhope, delivered a sorrowful announcement concerning her career.

North Tyneside based writer Ann is the woman responsible for introducing the world to iconic fictional detective DCI Vera Stanhope, who has become a TV favourite thanks to BAFTA winning actress ...

Ann, who also writes books based on the BBC drama Shetland, teased fans with what she has planned in the future for Vera. Speaking about how fans in Australia love the show, she said: "They showed ...