Police vow to watch 'dangerous' paedophile for life after he's jailed again
At the time he was charged, Christopher Proctor was already serving a prison sentence for raping another young girl
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Pole to Pole With Will Smith review – every single moment is gorgeous or thrilling
It may feel like a redemption tour, but the star’s epic jolly across seven continents is consistently funny, moving and quite frankly breathtakingHollywood stars – they’re just like us! Except that when we want to go on a massive jolly/rehabilitative journey for ourselves and/or our careers, we have...
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy – the follow-up to I’m Glad My Mom Died
Family trauma shapes a student’s affair with her teacher in this bleak and funny fiction debut from the American memoiristWhen it was published in 2022, Jennette McCurdy’s memoir lit a touchpaper to a nascent cultural conversation. I’m Glad My Mom Died introduced her mother Debra’s narcissistic pers...
A Gangster’s Life review – funny in parts, but not always deliberately
Despite some interesting visuals, not even Tony Cook and Jonny Weldon can lift this poorly produced tale of a pair of dodgy lads hiding in Greece from a gangsterHere is an odd film about a couple of dodgy lads who get on the wrong side of a bona fide gangster and have to hide out in Greece. It’s not...
Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-share driver
The 24 actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in Hollywood shortly after midnightKiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series 24 and vampire flick The Lost Boys, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police...
TV tonight: a relaxing art competition in the Lake District
Stephen Mangan returns to find the Landscape Artist of the Year 2026. Plus: will there be more twists in the Traitors? Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Sky ArtsDerwentwater, known as the “queen of the Lakes”, is home to the world’s biggest colouring pencil – at the Derwent Pencil Museum in Kesw...
Derby care home put in special measure after inspection finds residents at risk of harm
The Care Quality Commission found 'widespread shortfalls in people's care and the support available for them'
Dozens of jobs to be created as Derby set to open first Arnold Clark showroom
A former Pizza Hut is set to gain a new use
Hundreds of affordable homes confirmed for new major Derby suburb
The 2,600-home development will form a new village near the city
‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: Alan Rickman remembered, 10 years after his death
On the anniversary of his death aged 69, stars from Sigourney Weaver to Sharleen Spiteri, Tom Felton to Harriet Walter, remember the wit, charm and endless generosity of one of Britain’s best-loved actorsRuby Wax Continue reading...
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Nero book awards: Benjamin Wood and Sarah Perry among prize winners
Wood wins the award for fiction for his ‘utterly immersive’ novel Seascraper while Perry picks up the nonfiction prize for her memoir Death of an Ordinary ManBooker-longlisted author Benjamin Wood has won this year’s Nero book award for fiction for his novel Seascraper.Meanwhile, Claire Lynch won th...
MP's concern after sudden closure of Meals on Wheels delivery service
The service has closed suddenly, citing 'safeguarding issues'
AI saves Derby City Council £12 million and fills 100 jobs - but warning is issued
Further potential AI savings are being explored, says the council's top boss
Teenage boy chased by masked youths as police launch appeal for CCTV
Two arrests have been made in connection with the incident
Derby hospital leaders warn of 'many difficult decisions' ahead to solve 'catastrophic' budget issues
Derby and Burton hospital leaders have sought to reassure patients