Arts

A special exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death has opened at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, featuring 12 of the Renaissance master’s great drawings from the Royal Collection.

Derbyshire has served as a breathtaking backdrop for film and TV productions over the years, with Mary Queen of Scots the latest picture to showcase the county’s attractions.

Tickets have gone on sale to see Here Come The Boys at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on July 4.

An artist from Duffield unveiled her latest work at one of London’s busiest shopping areas last week in a historic tribute to a literary icon.

A breathtaking world of festive fantasy awaits visitors to the spectacular Chatsworth House as part of the stately home’s incredible Christmas event.

Belper’s industrial heritage has been portrayed in a whole new light for a stunning photography book inspired by the steampunk style.

Amber Valley Borough Council has increased the budget for a new café in Belper River Gardens by £130,000 after failing to find a contractor.

Crime writer Michael Connelly joins the greats of the genre. Reporter Charlie Bullough speaks to the American author about his big award win, his new book and the future.

Allelujah! – the new play by Alan Bennett which received its world premiere at the Bridge Theatre in London – will be screened in cinemas.

The Belper fair is all set to come whirling back into town next week, bringing a mix of modern and traditional fun for all the family to enjoy.

Crich Tramway Village will hold its annual Starlight Extravaganza from Monday to Saturday, October 29 to November 3.

The proposed regeneration of the Belper Mills complex has moved a step closer now plans have been submitted to Amber Valley Borough Council.

A Derbyshire woman who claimed to have murdered a man who raped her has spoken to a top psychologist for a new TV show in a bid to discover if she is telling the truth.

Academy Award nominee and TONY and Olivier award winner Ian McKellen stars in King Lear which will be beamed live to Derbyshire cinemas from London’s West End.

England’s biggest festival of culture and history unveiled a new statue in Belper last week, celebrating a pioneering disability access advocate.

The first walkers of this year’s Autumn Footprints festival laced up their boots on Saturday, kicking off 16 days of treks across mid Derbyshire.

Wirksworth Festival is opening today (Friday, September 7) with a packed programme of entertainment.