Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Announces 2026 Programme
Harrogate International Festivals has revealed the full programme for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
Whitby Lit Festival Unveils First Authors for 2026 Following Standout Debut
Whitby Lit Festival has announced the first authors confirmed for its 2026 programme, as the event returns from 19–22 November following a highly successful inaugural year. Leading the first wave of announcements are Ann Cleeves OBE, Joanne Harris...
New Blood for CWA Diamond Dagger
The crime writing genre’s oldest and most famous award has had an injection of new blood thanks to a new sponsor. Author Karen Baugh Menuhin is sponsoring its highest accolade, the CWA Diamond Dagger. One of the UK’s most prominent writers’ societies, the CWA was...
Lisa Jewell to chair Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2026
Harrogate International Festivals today announced bestselling psychological thriller writer Lisa Jewell as Festival Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the globally renowned celebration of crime fiction which will take...
Lee Child to Headline Inaugural Whitby Literature Festival
Lee Child, the author behind the global phenomenon, Jack Reacher, headlines the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest. The blockbuster author will be in conversation with the TV personality, Rob Rinder.
Winners of the Final 2025 CrimeFest Awards Announced
CrimeFest, one of Europe’s leading crime writing conventions, has announced the winners of the final CrimeFest Awards.
