LJ Ross

Muckelbank Crags Walltown

New book explores Hadrian’s Wall country with gloriously vibrant and atmospheric...

Hadrian's Wall Sunrise. (Photo by Richard Turnbull)

Local photographers make prize shortlist

Top row (L-R) Karys Frank and Alan Sendall. Bottom row (L-R) Sarah Jefferey, Robert Meddes and Sarah Williams.

Shortlist for crime fiction prize announced

Author LJ Ross unveils the newly renamed Caroline Herschel Turret.

Observatory renames tower after 'inspirational' astronomer

The weekend saw hundreds of people gather in the town.

Nine pictures of Alnwick Story Fest

Mari Hannah and LJ Ross.

A great weekend of words in store as Morpeth event returns

Suzy Walker and Lesley Turner from Alnwick Story Fest. Picture: Jane Coltman

Tickets go on sale for Alnwick Story Fest

The competition is open now.

Northern Film Prize is now open

Jim Scott's Early Birds of Lindisfarne and Matthew Locke's Back on Track.

Morpeth pair win regional photography prize

Charles Hepplewhite's photo of Alnmouth harbour.

Alnmouth, Berwick and Holy Island entries shortlisted for photography prize

The bestselling novelist found fame with her DCI Ryan Mysteries, a series of crime novels woven into the unique landscapes of the North East

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Robert Scragg, winner of the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction.

Former pizza delivery man wins Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction

David E. Coopper.

Alnwick author shortlisted for prestigious literary prize

Marrisse Whittaker.

TV scriptwriter turned author from Northumberland secures publishing deal

Northumberland Day crowds at The Craster Arms, Beadnell. Picture from Northumberland EATS

Northumberland shows its pride on its own special day

Cressida Downing, winner of the Lindisfarne Prize for Debut Crime Fiction, with author LJ Ross.

Holy Island murder mystery wins book prize

Author LJ Ross. Picture by Gareth Iwan Jones

Author funds programme to help budding writers

Top independently-published author LJ Ross.

The top 12 places in the North East for independent publishing

Inspector Pam Bridges, neighbourhood officer at Northumbria Police; Penni Blythe, from Emily Inspires; and Coun Cath Homer, cabinet member for culture, arts and leisure at Northumberland County Council.

Celebrating inspirational Northumbrian women

Author Louise Ross.

Author answers book plea

Author Louise Ross.

Ross's debut novel now in German

Author LJ Ross at the Angel of the North ahead of her new book Angel being released.

Ponteland author LJ Ross pens next DCI Ryan book