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Vera writer, Ann Cleeves (left) and actress, Brenda Blethyn (right) won the Outstanding Contribution Award. (Credit: North News)

The two women behind Vera have been honoured for their outstanding contribution

Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope and the knitting pattern which is proving popular at Amble Pin Cushion.

Craft shop reports huge demand for Vera knitwear pattern

Vera actor Brenda Blethyn. Picture: ITV

Why Vera is ending after 14 years on ITV

Brenda Blethyn returns as DCI Vera Stanhop in the final ever episodes of Vera.

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The next series of Vera will be the show's last. (Photo by ITV)

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Vera actor Brenda Blethyn. Picture: ITV

Final episode of Vera filmed in Northumberland

Ann Cleeves. Picture by Marie Fitzgerald Photography.

Chance to enjoy Vera author Ann Cleeves in conversation at The Maltings

Ann Cleeves is the recipient of the first Public Library Champion award.

Crime writer's work to promote reading set to be recognised with award

The next series of Vera will be the show's last. (Photo by ITV)

Vera will end after the next series

Vera actress Brenda Blethyn. Picture: ITV

Brenda Blethyn on dentists as DCI Vera Stanhope silenced by toothache

Brenda Blethyn and David Leon. Picture: ITV

Vera returning for new ITV series as locations in first episode revealed
TV detective Vera is returning for a new series on ITV.
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The Vera cast on Holy Island. Picture: ITV

Vera returns for its Christmas special filmed in Northumberland

Susan Calman with Bex Murray at 1st Class Food on Holy Island.

Comedian's TV travel show set to showcase Northumberland

Susan Calman dressed as DCI Vera Standhope at Bamburgh beach. Picture: Susan Calman

Comedian Susan Calman goes 'all in' with Vera tribute

Vera has been filmed in numerous locations around Northumberland.

Vera's next sidekick revealed

Author Ann Cleeves.

Vera author among the line-up for Morpeth Book Festival

Sarah Pringle and daughter Sophie posing alongside actors Brenda Blethyn and Kenny Doughty.

Vera filming takes place on the Northumberland coast

Author Ann Cleeves.

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Vera is filmed mainly on location in Northumberland and Newcastle.

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Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Picture: ITV.

'My Sundays feel complete' - Viewers welcome Vera's return

Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope will be investigating the death of a primary school teacher in the latest episode of 'Vera'.

13 pictures previewing the next episode of ITV's Vera

ITV's popular 'Vera' is set to return to screens.

First look as Vera set to return to screens this weekend

Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope waving at fans while filming for series 11 in the North East.

Viewers share the love for ITV's Vera ahead of new episode tonight

Kenny Doughty and Brenda Blethyn approach the house in Boulmer village used as a location for Series 11 of Vera.

Episode two of Vera filmed in Northumberland

Brenda Blethyn returns as DCI Vera Stanhope in a new series of ITV drama, Vera. Picture: ITV

Vera returns to our screens with Holy Island and Shields Ferry in first episode

Filming of Vera took place in Sunderland's Civic Centre car park back in May.

ITV confirms release date for the 11th series of Vera

Filming for series 11 of Vera has taken place across the North East late last year and this year

Eight locations where Vera has been filming for the 11th series

Your pictures of the cast of Vera filming on location in Northumberland for the 11th series of the popular ITV crime drama.

Readers' pictures of Vera filming in Northumberland
The filming of a new series of Vera caused great excitement in Northumberland this time last year.
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Brenda Blethyn, who plays DCI Vera Stanhope, and co-star Kenny Doughty, who plays DS Aiden Healy, seen on set of ITV's Vera in Boulmer village.

Vera spotted filming in Northumberland coastal village

Brenda Blethyn on the Vera filming set at Ocean Road Community Association waving at fans

Vera cast and crew spotted filming series 11 in South Tyneside

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Vera filming takes place in Amble

Lead actor, Brenda Blethyn, will return to the role of DCI Vera Stanhope for the 11th season of the show.
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Brenda Blethyn (left) and a fellow actress recording Vera on Middleton Beach, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

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The cast of Vera. Picture: ITV/Silverprint

17 North East locations featured in the latest series of ITV's Vera

The cast of the ITV show on location in the region.

Locations to look out for and what to expect from the Vera series 10 finale

Vera has won a place in the hearts of North East viewers, with the region used as a backdrop as the detective and her team work to solve murders.

Vera set to showcase North East locations in its third episode of its latest ser...

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Brenda Blethyn in a scene in tonight's instalment of Vera.

New series of Vera: The North East locations featuring in this week's episode

A preview image released by ITV ahead of the new run of episodes of Vera, which is now in its 10th series.

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Filming of Vera at Turknaz in Whitley Bay.

WATCH: Stars of ITV's Vera film scenes in Whitley Bay

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Author Ann Cleeves. Picture by Micha Theiner

Vera author sets new novel in home town of Whitley Bay

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Vera's return to the region is celebrated by holiday company

Vera and DS Healy are on the case.

TV detective Vera is back in Northumberland

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