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​New Layout For Town's Market Place As Revamp Nears Completion

Contractors are finalising works to Ashbourne’s Market Place, making it pedestrian-friendly and more attractive for events. Led by Derbyshire County Council, the project includes wider pavements, better crossings, new trees, restored setts, improved lighting, and modern seating and cycle stands. Asp...

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Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

The healing power of gardens; celebrating an abolitionist; hope in the toughest times; a gladiator romantasy and moreThe Butterfly House by Harry Woodgate, Andersen, £12.99Miss Brown’s wild garden scares most people, but when Holly discovers her reclusive neighbour’s sadness, she decides to help tur...

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Statue of Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones to be unveiled in London

The character created by Helen Fielding and played by Zellweger in four films, is to be immortalised in bronze in Leicester Square where it will become a permanent fixtureBridget Jones, the character created by Helen Fielding and played by Renée Zellweger in four films, is to be immortalised in bron...

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Shock therapy: why scary movies keep evolving – and making money

With Hollywood favouring franchise fare, horror films have become the last bastion of inventive film-making, producing a new generation of auteurs in the processFright club: eight film-makers who are redefining modern horrorEvery week at my local multiplex, there is a new horror film. If it’s not a...

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Artist sues for co-author credit on Chris Levine’s queen portraits

Exclusive: Rob Munday claims he is co-creator of 2004 images but Levine has called him only a collaboratorAn artist who claims he is a co-creator of two of the most famous images ever taken of the late queen is suing Chris Levine, the photographer who claims sole authorship of the portraits, in a hi...

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TV tonight: Norman Reedus is back battling the zombie apocalypse

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spin-off returns – with a surprise guest star. Plus, soothe your soul with Cheshire’s sheepdog handlers. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky MaxHere we go again with the third season of this spin-off from The Walking Dead – and Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Mel...