Local writer wins award

A Ryedale author has won an award for her latest novel.

Jane Lovering, who works as a science technician at Lady Lumley’s School, won the award for the Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year at a ceremony in London.

The title was awarded by the Romantic Novelists’ Association for her novel Please Don't Stop The Music, the tale of a jewellery designer and a musician who keep secrets from each other and the world.

Please Don’t Stop the Music now goes forward to the Romantic Novel of the Year competition, which is influenced by public vote.

Find out more about the awards here.