A decision to site a statue of Jane Austen at Winchester Cathedral has offended the sensibility of locals. The life-size monument celebrates the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth but ...

Jane Austen is thought to have shared family traits of a long nose and sparkly brown eyes A life-size statue of Jane Austen will be installed in Bath, where the author lived with her parents at ...

The novelist won readers’ hearts with the enduring appeal of her books – and this year the celebrations to mark 250 years since her birth will be in full swing ...

The Jane Austen Festival offers a delightful journey into the world of one of literature’s most beloved authors.

An artist’s impression of the Jane Austen sculpture ... started raising the £250,000 needed for the statue in December. In a statement the cathedral said "following extensive feedback" it ...

The Overton Jane Austen Trails invite walkers and cyclists to explore the landscapes and landmarks that influenced Austen's early years.

The novelist won readers’ hearts with the enduring appeal of her books – and this year the celebrations to mark 250 years since her birth will be in full swing ...