The author-illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for his 1978 work The Snowman, has died at the age of 88. Best children’s books for the summer holidays Top ten heroes and villains of children ...

Forty years after The Snowman was first broadcast on Channel 4, the story of how Raymond Briggs' classic tale was made and became a festive British institution ...

The film adaptation of his 1978 picture book 'The Snowman' has been shown on TV ... Mark Coles talks to Raymond Briggs' family and friends to find out what his books are really about.

The Snowman is being depicted on a new Royal Mint 50p coin – with a gold version hidden in one of its advent calendars for ...

Step into the magical world of The Snowman with a pop-up event at London Waterloo Station, featuring a live brass band and interactive photo booth. This weekend, Raymond Briggs' timeless character ...