Locals got a glimpse of Vera as new scenes for the hit, crime drama were filmed in Stocksfield earlier this week.

Cast and crew descended on the village as filming got underway for the new series, scheduled to air in 2023.

The train station, New Ridley Road and Guessburn in Northumberland were all used as filming locations.

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It comes as filming for ITV Vera is due to take place right through the year until Autumn, this year. 

Brenda Blethyn and cast were spotted last month in Blyth, Northumberland, and had been seen alongside a police officer.

In recent months, big names from the series have filmed scenes in Darlington, Dunston and Elswick in Newcastle.

Earlier this year, hundreds turned out to watch as Doughty, who plays DS Aiden Healy, greeted fans outside the Town Hall in Darlington.

So far, ITV has not confirmed when series 12 will air nor has it said when the remaining two episodes from series 11 will be available.

A spokesperson for ITV today confirmed filming had resumed.