🚨The wait is over! We reveal the 18 nominees for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025. Discover the longlist and have your say here: https://bit.ly/TOPCNOTY25

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The dangerous gamble Nazi forces took in WW2 to attack France and Belgium

After months of inaction, France, Belgium and Holland fell in just six panic-stricken weeks... and Winston Churchill became Prime Minister

I watched Ozzy Osbourne wee on the ALAMO! What happened next left me stunned As he publishes a new book of Oasis images, legendary Melody Maker photographer Tom Sheehan reflects on four decades of shooting the biggest stars in the world

Loved chatting to legendary ex-Melody Maker chief photographer Tom Sheehan for Daily Express:

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Sometimes a small deed can make a big difference

Death In Paradise creator on the UK town that's the next best thing As The Marlow Murder Club returns for its second season, writer Robert Thorogood and stars Sam Bond, Cara Hogan and Natalie Dew reveal why the Thameside town's the perfect spot for cosy crime

Enjoyed writing about #DeathinMarlow as it returns this week to UKTV this week for season two... it's a cracker... thanks @robthor.bsky.social Natalie Dew Cara Hogan and Samantha Bond www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-r...

Why it's more likely the UK will become a Republic before Australia Exclusive: Chris Hammer, the new master of 'rural noir, on exploring Australia's remote heartlands in his bestselling thrillers, being a ‘pantser, not a plotter'... and why there's no danger Down Unde...

www.express.co.uk/entertainmen... Great interview piece on Chris Hammer by @mattnixson.bsky.social

Gillian Anderson's saucy tales in running for top book award The Crown star is among authors shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2025 for her collection of female erotic fantasies from around the world

Big shout out to ALL authors shortlisted in #BritishBookAwards2025 but esp crime/thriller nominees @radiomukhers.bsky.social @richardosman1.bsky.social @niccifrench.bsky.social Claire Douglas, Chris Whitaker & @susiedent.com Thrilled @express.co.uk is involved
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Wow. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

Take care William, and wishing you and family a happy xmas

Thanks for sharing Mike

The best books of 2024 – recommended by authors from Ian Rankin to Mick Herron The nation's biggest and best authors share their favourite books of the year with Express readers...

My two pennies’ worth

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Congrats David.

Jack Hawkins never gave up... even when silenced by cancer The living embodiment of resilience, ruggedness and old-fashioned British decency, the Cruel Sea and Bridge On The River Kwai star heroically fought back after losing his famous voice, as every bit as...

Huge thanks @nathanmorley.bsky.social for writing so brilliantly today for #ExpressFeatures on the cinema legend who was Jack Hawkins... what an incredible story. Love The Cruel Sea

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Thanks Jordan

'I was kidnapped by 3 men and thought I would die – it still haunts me today' Aged 16, Simon Kernick was abducted, beaten and threatened with death by a gang of men. The terrifying incident remains etched in his memory but today, now 58, he's learned how to harness the fear as ...

Terrific, chilling interview with Simon Kernick by my colleague Kat Hopps for #ExpressFeatures this morning... You All Die Tonight is out now via Headline, big thanks Joe Thomas

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To avoid writing, I made a starter pack of crime, thriller and mystery writers. Go follow them all.

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Great advice Giles.

Lovely shot Adrian

Amazing. Congrats Miranda. Thoroughly deserved.

Slow Horses creator Mick Herron 'honoured' to lead famous Harrogate festival The spy writing star, whose series has become a huge television hit starring Gary Oldman, is to chair the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025

Happy to share this great news...

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Richard Osman reveals future plans for Thursday Murder Club Despite selling ten million copies, Thursday Murder Club creator Richard Osman has no intention of resting on his laurels. And as his globetrotting fresh adventure, he reveals his quartet of septuagen...

I was lucky to speak to Richard Osman about his brilliant new book, #WeSolveMurders, for #ExpressFeatures ... and he shared some VERY exciting #ThursdayMurderClub news too. Huge thanks Richard www.express.co.uk/entertainmen...