Arts

The special film season Universally Monstrous, dedicated to golden days of horror films made by Universal studios, continues at QUAD in Derby city centre.

J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage, A Monster Calls) brings an imaginative horror lens to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, but this haphazard sequel hinges on worn-out plot devices, writes Natalie Stendall.

QUAD in Derby has announced two outdoor film screenings at Derby Rugby Club for this summer.

An Amber Valley Borough Council committee has voted to push on with its planned kiosk in Belper River Gardens, but opponents say it could fall foul of heritage restrictions.

In Another Place, the ground-breaking region-wide collaboration of ten venues showcasing stunning pieces of art to new audiences, is up and running.

Details of this September’s 12th Derby Festé programme have been revealed.

Years ago in my teens, our Latin teacher told his young charges struggling to get to grips with the classics that traffic jams were not a modern-day problem - it was the same in ancient Rome, writes Tony Spittles.

In the opening to Tony Zierra’s new documentary, Filmworker, Leon Vitali is described as a moth that flies towards the light and burns off its wings. Director Stanley Kubrick is that light, writes Natalie Stendall.

QUAD in Derby welcomes the seventh edition of Edge-Lit, Derby’s annual horror, fantasy, science-fiction and crime day, to the venue in July.

The Belper Arts Festival exploded into life over the Bank Holiday weekend with a stunning sold-out concert, expanded arts trail and an emotional awards presentation.

A Kilburn graphic designer has landed a prestigious international award with a branding scheme he devised for a company in the care sector.

Derbyshire families are being invited to apply to appear on a family version of hit quiz show The Chase.

With just two weeks to go, organisers have revealed more details about their plans for another dazzling edition of the Belper Arts Trail.

Fritchley residents have been left frustrated and dismayed as the religious organisation which owns their village hall contemplate selling it off.

A pioneering lacemaker from Heanor has launched an online crowdfunding campaign to buy a laser cutter to help her keep the heritage craft alive.

Belper celebrated First World War soldier Charles Stone last week as a plaque was unveiled in memory of the deeds which earned a Victoria Cross.

Amber Valley will pause to remember the life of one of its bravest sons next week, as a new memorial is unveiled in honour of a First World War hero.

A cigar butt once smoked by Winston Churchill is to be sold at auction by the Belper man whose father received it as a treasured gift.

Sir Ken Dodd, one of the last music hall entertainers has died at the age of 90, just two days after marrying his long-term partner, Anne Jones.