The upcoming TV drama Moriarty will reimagine the iconic character as a criminal mastermind in the north of England.

In the series, Professor James Moriarty is cast as a professor of criminal psychology at Durham University.

He leads a double life as the architect of sophisticated crime across the north of England.

Kris Thykier, the Bafta-nominated producer behind the project, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Fremantle to bring to life the original and character-driven spin-off from the Sherlock Holmes universe that Chris Cornwell has created.”

Kris Thykier (Image: PA)

When a new criminal threat emerges, Moriarty is forced to collaborate with the police as a consultant.

He uses this role to discreetly take down his enemy, all while keeping his identity hidden from law enforcement.

He is paired with detective Imogen Burrows, a no-nonsense officer from Yorkshire. Together, they become a formidable team, but the real danger to Moriarty turns out not to be his criminal rival, but Burrows’ growing suspicions.

Mr Thykier said the series will offer a “playful, dark, and thrilling dive into the psychology of villainy.”

Rebecca Dundon, Fremantle’s senior vice president of scripted content, said the concept had immediate appeal.

Ms Dundon said: “We instantly saw huge potential for a commercial, returning franchise that brings to life one of the more allusive characters in the Sherlock world.

Freemantle’s senior vice president of scripted content Rebecca Dundon (Image: Fremantle)

“It’s exciting to collaborate with Kris and the team at Archery to bring a premium, propulsive, contemporary drama to screen that will not only be clever and hooky, but also give us a fresh spin on the procedural crime format with an unconventionally brilliant protagonist at the heart who will constantly surprise and frustrate viewers in a highly entertaining manner.”

Moriarty has yet to be cast, but the character has previously been portrayed on screen by actors including Jared Harris, Andrew Scott, and Donal Finn.

Jared Harris appeared as the villain in Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows, Andrew Scott in Sherlock, and Donal Finn in Young Sherlock.

This new series arrives amid a renewed wave of interest in Holmes-related stories.

Other recent and upcoming adaptations include Young Sherlock and The Death Of Sherlock Holmes, the latter starring Rafe Spall and set to premiere on Sky.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty, wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the legendary detective.

The band are quick to celebrate their tour so far, with Gary telling the crowd: “Oh my god what an opener Southampton. It’s definitely time for us to say this not at the end but right now. Thank you all for coming and spending your Friday night with us.”

Howard then added: “We cannot belive its 2026 and we are selling out stadiums like this its incredible for us. Thank you for helping us live our dream.”

Mark told them: “Who was here first time round. And whose first Take that show is this?” The band were met by cheers before they jumped into their track Pray, folllowed by A Million Love Songs.

Just when David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) thought that he’d got rid of the unhinged Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown), Coronation Street’s answer to Fatal Attraction is back to wreck his marriage to her sister Shona (Julia Goulding).

David and Shona’s relationship was strained long before Jodie showed up.

The iconic Coronation Street couple had been facing difficulties ever since they found out that their premature baby Harper would require life-threatening surgery.

Like a gobby Mary Poppins, Shona’s estranged sister Jodie showed up seemingly when the couple needed her the most and did everything she could to help with the baby.

Mary Poppins?Scary Poppins More like. The bunny boiling baddie soon showed her true colours by pouring poison in their daughter Lily’s (Grace Ashcroft-Gardner) parenting skills, and took every opportunity to cosy up to David. This was all part of an elaborate, grand revenge scheme to punish Shona for abandoning her by running away from their dysfunctional family home when they were kids.

However, the crazed cuckoo in the nest came a cropper after her attempt to seduce a drunken David while posing as her sister (yep, that happened) predictably backfired. Furious, David branded her nuts, confessed the whole sorry debacle to Shona and kicked Jodie out.

It didn’t take long for the manipulative little madam to find a new gullible patsy to stay with, or as that gullible patsy prefers to be known – Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).

The tortured headmaster of Weatherfield High has sunk into a booze-fuelled depression after it came to light that his girlfriend Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) had been sexually abusing one of his students, Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale). In return for not telling his family about how badly he was spiralling, Daniel agreed to let Jodie be his flatmate.

Maybe he should have asked the Platts for a reference.

As soon as Daniel’s son Bertie was ready to move back in and it was time for Jodie to move out, the scheming soap vixen concocted a dastardly plan to keep Daniel unstable and fragile enough to depend on her. She created an online persona called ‘Truthteller’ to troll Daniel and spread vicious gossip suggesting that he knew about Megan’s abuse the whole time. She even tried to make Daniel suspect David of being ‘Truthteller’.

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But once the truth is revealed and a betrayed Daniel angrily kicks Jodie to the curb, Shona’s twisted sister will soon come crawling back to the Platts… where she will continue her plot to drive a wedge between Shona and David.

There’s trouble in paradise as David has a blazing row with Shona, and Jodie of all people offers him a friendly ear. a row with Shona, Jodie offers an ear. But then Jodie pushes things too far and can’t help reminding him of the time he climbed into bed with her and claims he even said her name, so must have known it was her. David’s floored by Jodie’s words. Is she right?

Later, as he makes up with Shona, David’s guilt-stricken. Will he come clean?

The next day, Jodie continues to meddle in her sister’s marriage by making a veiled dig at David about saying her name which makes him squirm.

Worrie,David shares his worries with Maria Connor’s (Samia Longchambon), who advises him to come clean with Shona and tell her how Jodie reckons he called her by name. While Shona knows all about how Jodie tried to kiss David, she does not know all the details of the story… and there’s no telling how she will react.

Will David take Maria’s advice?

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The Tiger Moth was frequently used for pilot training during the Second World War

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A plane crash landed upside down whilst carrying two people who miraculously survived. The Tiger Moth, an aircraft used for pilot training during the Second World War, suffered a malfunction yesterday evening (May 28).

Emergency services were called to the scene at the Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, shortly before 8pm following the crash landing. DevonLive reports locals Ashleigh Vaughan and his wife Dawn were out when they spotted the fire service in the area and later saw the upside-down plane.

Ashley said: “On research these biplanes are prone to flipping on landing if there’s a strong rogue wind. It appears that the plane had been landing on the runway and then flipped into the field.”

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told Devon Live: “At 7.49pm on May 28, we were called to attend an aircraft landing incident. A two-person Tiger Moth aircraft crashed whilst landing in a field adjacent to the runway at M35.

“The aircraft sustained damage and there was a reported oil and fuel leak. We sent two fire engines to the scene.

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“The immediate emergency phase is complete. The scene is now under airport control for ongoing management and preservation.”

Two people were involved but neither was seriously injured, according to the fire service.

Its statement continued: “Both [occupants] were conscious and breathing at the scene and were able to exit the aircraft. Both have minor injuries only and were advised to self-present to hospital if required.”

The de Havilland Tiger Moth was designed in 1931 as a primary trainer for the RAF. During the following fifteen years, the DH.82 was to become the foremost training airplane flown by the Commonwealth’s military and civilian pilots.

It was one of several training aircraft that made an enormous contribution to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. From 1938 to 1948, the RCAF employed more than 1,500 of these aircraft, which helped prepare pilots to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes.

It is not the first time a Tiger Moth has crashed at the airfield – in 2017 two people also escaped serious injury after crashing at Dunkeswell. A report found the crash was the result of pilot handling error.

The aerodrome opened in 1943 during the Second World War. It was built for the United States Navy, becoming the only US Naval Air Base in Europe.

From this site, American aircrews flew long-range patrols over the Atlantic in search of enemy submarines, operating aircraft such as the Consolidated Liberator.

The airfield played a vital role in protecting essential supply convoys crossing the Atlantic. Many of the original hangars and dispersal areas remain, standing as quiet reminders of Dunkeswell’s importance to the Allied effort.

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Of the 70 per cent of Brits who do or have owned a dog, 16 per cent have left their four-legged friend in their vehicle from temperatures ranging from 13 to 24 degrees and beyond, for an extended period.

The risks of doing so can be fatal, with an outdoor temperature of 21 degrees said to reach 32 inside a car in as little as 10 minutes.

A poll of 2,000 adults also revealed of all respondents, 62 per cent have witnessed a dog inside a vehicle on a warm or hot day.  

Of those who have seen this happen, 31 per cent have actively sought out the owners and a further 16 per cent have stayed close by until they came back.

The research was commissioned by Confused.com, which has released advice on how to identify heat stroke in a dog and what to do if they’re suffering from it.

Matt Crole-Rees, motoring expert from the brand, said: “Dogs are a big part of life for many of us, as many become more like family than a pet.

“So, it’s important to make sure that your dogs are as safe as possible when travelling in the car, especially in warmer weather as we approach summer.

“Keeping your dogs as cool as possible on a hot day is necessary. When driving, keeping the aircon on or a window open will help to cool them down.

“Yet, dogs should always be suitably restrained to prevent distracting the driver or causing an injury.

“As well as this, you should always make sure your dog is hydrated and comfortable. Leaving your dog alone in the car should be avoided.”

Of everyone polled, 52 per cent believe it should be illegal to leave a pooch in a car on a hot day, while 51 per cent think owners should be fined if they do so.

More than four in 10 (44 per cent) are also confused as to why their owners would risk the life of their pet in such temperatures, according to the OnePoll.com data.

It also emerged 35 per cent think the process of helping a dog in a hot car is unclear and 32 per cent are unsure if you should call the police or the RSPCA to report it.

Matt Crole-Rees from Confused.com added: “A concerning number of people have seen dogs left alone in a car on a hot day.

“Although it’s reassuring that many would take action, the risk should be avoided in the first place.

“If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to help a dog in danger, there are a few steps you should take.

“Call the police and do not attempt to break into the car as this counts as criminal damage and could worsen the situation for you.”

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A DOG IN DANGER:

– Check for a pay and display ticket to work out how long the dog has been in the vehicle.

– Take a note of the car’s make and registration, and if you are in a public place, alert nearby shops, cafes or restaurants to make an announcement.

– Make sure there is someone with the dog at all times to monitor for any changes.

– If the dog shows signs of heatstroke, call 999 straight away – do not attempt to break into the car as this counts as criminal damage and could worsen the situation for you.

Celebrities often play coy when asked about money – but not Gemma Collins.

The reality TV icon has boldly claimed that she’s earning more than Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer by a fair few million.

Gemma, who shot to stardom on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011, took to social media with some glam, confident snaps, posing with her hands on her hips and pouting.

Looking stunning in a white floral mini-dress with gold heels and cute accessories, including a bedazzled headband and rose-tinted sunnies.

Famous for her say-it-how-it-is attitude, she captioned the pics with a sassy, ‘Just google my name HUN ✌🏻’

The GC, 45, added a response seemingly taken from an internet search: ‘Gemma Collins: The reality TV star can command premium fees, reportedly earning up to £75,000 for a single sponsored Instagram post. 

‘Her wealth is sustained through her own fashion and fragrance businesses, paid social media endorsements, and prominent reality TV and media appearances.’

The caption then stated: ‘Yes, Gemma Collins does earn significantly more than the Prime Minister.’

‘While the Prime Minister’s total salary is capped at approximately £167,000, Collins has built an estimated net worth of £3 to £4million,’ it continued.

‘Her annual earnings frequently surpass the PM’s salary, driven by high-value brand collaborations, social media deals, and reality TV appearances.’

In the comments, fans were flooded to hype Gemma up, with @lynne_williamss writing ‘Shame there isn’t more humans like GC in this world 🥰’

‘Gemma for PM!? 😉 Count me in ❤️’, declared @littlehouseinlondon.

Indeed, the PM’s salary is generally in the high-£160,000s to mid-£170,000s a year. This has fallen in recent times, with former Labour PM Gordon Brown (2007-2010) entitled to a salary of over £197k.

And in very stark contrast, media personality Gemma has proven that, for celebs of her popularity, the only way is up.

She’s had stints on some of the country’s biggest programmes, including Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing On Ice, Celebrity MasterChef, and The Real Full Monty.

She’s also done I’m A Celebrity twice, returning last year for the South Africa all-stars edition after her brief 2014 appearance became widely memed thanks to her emotional outbursts and walk-out.

For round 2, she reportedly received a £100k fee.

Gemma’s other ventures include podcasting, documentary hosting, panel show appearances, music, her fashion boutique, and brand deals galore, from Ninja and New Look to Walkers and Boots.

And while her fanbase has remained fiercely loyal since her showbiz career began (she has 2.3m followers on Insta alone), Gemma recently felt the brunt of backlash due to a campaign gone wrong.

In what was slammed as a ‘disgraceful’ move, the Department for Education released an ad featuring the Towie diva, in which she stated that she’d been enlisted to ‘help sort things out’.

Shared online, the short clip showed Gemma turning around and revealing herself to the camera outside the Westminster building, making a peace sign before getting into a lift.

Cutting to her in the offices, the footage then showed her asking: ‘Right, what are we doing to help the children?’

Education Minister Bridget Phillipson quickly appeared, opening the door to her own office and telling Gemma to ‘come in and have a chat’.

The bizarre mash-up did not go down well with viewers, calling the DfE out for ‘missing the mark’ and imploring them to speak to ‘people who are actually in education’ so informed changes can be made.

After the ad was labelled ‘tone-deaf’, Gemma responded, writing: ‘I see all your comments I’m going to change everything and help Everyone please do not worry ❤️’

Although this only seemed to rile people up further, who told Gemma it ‘wasn’t a time for joking around’.

The Minister even pushed back, telling BBC Radio 5 Live listeners that she felt the criticism stemmed from ‘snobbery’.

‘You know, what’s she got to offer? What does she have to contribute? I do have to question why people are saying that. And I do think it is snobby.

‘And I think it’s also, she can reach some of the audiences that we want to reach to make sure that they know what the government is trying to do to work with them.’

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Chelsea Fox faces one of the toughest nights of her life in next week’s EastEnders as a shocking turn of events leaves her world completely shattered.

The dramatic episodes continue the fallout from Vicki and Ross’ chaotic wedding celebration, with several Walford residents facing emotional bombshells as ‘The Night That Changes Everything’ storyline unfolds.

While much of the Square is still reeling from the wedding drama, Denise Fox is secretly dealing with devastating news of her own after attending a hospital appointment. Yolande grows increasingly concerned when Denise suddenly disappears from the celebrations, unaware of the life-changing diagnosis she has just received.

At the hospital, Denise is left stunned as doctors explain the seriousness of her condition. Struggling to process the news, she later returns to Fox and Hair, where Yolande finds her visibly shaken.

Unable to hold back her emotions any longer, Denise finally breaks down and reveals everything to Yolande before the pair head back to No.27 for a heartfelt conversation.

But despite the terrifying diagnosis, Denise barely gets time to focus on herself before another crisis hits the family.

Elsewhere during the wedding fallout, sparks begin flying between Chelsea and Mark as the pair flirt throughout the evening. However, things soon take a dramatic turn when tensions boil over between Mark and Zack during an argument about Vicki.

As tempers flare, Lauren is forced to step in and try to calm the situation before things escalate further.

Later, Zack and Chelsea share a moment outside away from the chaos, and it looks as though the pair are finally about to kiss. But before anything can happen, the moment is interrupted.

Chelsea then heads back to the wedding marquee completely unaware that her life is about to change forever.

EastEnders bosses are keeping the exact details tightly under wraps, but whatever unfolds leaves Denise receiving a worrying call from her family, forcing her to rush to Chelsea’s side during what’s described as her ‘hour of need.’

The devastating twist appears to completely derail the evening, with Chelsea left needing the support of those closest to her as the aftermath unfolds.

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Meanwhile, Denise is forced to push her own fears aside to stay strong for her daughter, despite secretly struggling with the emotional weight of her blood cancer diagnosis.

Back at No.27, Yolande continues supporting Denise and even covers for her when family members start asking questions about where she disappeared to earlier in the evening.

But as the reality of Denise’s condition begins to sink in, Yolande later encourages her to finally tell the family the truth. Denise, however, still isn’t ready to open up and instead asks Yolande to head home and get some rest.

As the night continues, Denise realises she can’t avoid facing her own situation forever.

After spending time supporting Chelsea through the devastating events unfolding around her, Denise finally decides it’s time to confide in someone she trusts. She returns home to find Jack and tells him the heartbreaking truth about her blood cancer diagnosis.

The powerful plot is expected to play a huge role in upcoming episodes as Denise attempts to balance her own health fears while continuing to support her family through crisis after crisis.

Viewers have already seen Denise struggling in recent weeks, with fans growing increasingly concerned that something serious was wrong long before her diagnosis was confirmed.

Now, with Chelsea’s life also thrown into turmoil, the Fox family are facing one of their hardest periods yet.

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Mandi Murray, 46, a Celtic FC supporter from Glasgow, died after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Lanzarote, leaving behind her husband and children

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A mum from Glasgow has died suddenly on holiday in the Canary Islands, just one day after flying out.

Mandi Murray suffered a heart attack while on holiday in Lanzarote on Thursday, May 28. Tributes have been paid on social media from friends and family devastated by the news.

The 46-year-old, who worked as a door steward at The Ferry music venue in Glasgow, was a devoted supporter of Celtic and Scotland. Her family paid tribute on social media today, with a GoFundMe page also established to support Derek – Mandi’s husband and father to their children.

Her son, Steven, shared a heartfelt post online honouring Mandi’s memory. He said: “Today, I woke up thinking about my mum and realised that she wasn’t just my biggest critic – she was also one of my best friends.

“She was a family woman through and through and would have gone to the ends of the earth for the people she loved. She was a friend to many and was known for being incredibly outspoken – which is probably the biggest understatement I’ll ever make.

“Some of my favourite memories are the nights we spent sitting chatting, laughing and putting the world to rights until three in the morning. Then, the minute I said I was heading to my bed, I’d be called a lightweight.”, reports the Daily Record.

“Tonight, I’ll be raising a vodka to her memory, and anyone who knew and loved her is welcome to join me. Sleep tight, Mum. You’ll be missed every day, but you’ll never be forgotten. Love always, Steven.” Her daughter McKenzi shared a heartfelt photograph of her mum with friends and family gathered to pay their respects. Ann Kelly wrote: “Lovely photo, Mckenzi. Fly high with the angels, Mandi.”

Elaine Mcmanus commented: “I am in shock, I dont even have words. I am so sorry. I have wonderful memories of mum and dad. R.I.P Mandi.”

Kayden Stevensonn said: “The most beautiful soul in the world. Kenzi, I love you so much. She was the best ever.”

Nikki Carby added: “What an amazing mum. She always has been, you were very blessed to have her. I hope you are okay. I am here if you need anything.”

Daughter Courtney set up a GoFundMe page to support her father Derek financially. She wrote: “My mum flew out to Lanzarote a couple of days ago for what was meant to be a holiday and a break for her.

“But, unfortunately she had a heart attack while she was out there and she passed away peacefully on the 28/05/26. We are looking for any donations to help with any financial struggles and support for my dad during this time, any help will be appreciated and thank you for anything given.”

In just a few hours after the page went live, more than £1,780 had already been raised.

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Those who have watched the film revealed they were left crying throughout

Brendan Fraser stars in the “beautifully made” film that made viewers “question how we see life”.

Rental Family, which is now available to stream on Disney+ and stars Shogun actor Takehiro Hira, follows an American actor who is struggling to find purpose after moving to Japan.

Brendan stars as Phillip Vanderploeg who joins an agency in Tokyo called Rental Family, which provides actors to play stand-in family members.

From funeral attendants to stepfathers, Phillip is hired for a number of roles but he slowly begins to form a genuine bond with some of the people he is hired by.

Phillip must decide if he wants to continue working for the agency or return to acting jobs.

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Posting about the film on Reddit, one viewer shared: “I’ve just watched it today. I am an older person, however this did kick me in the feels. Wonderfully shot, beautifully made. Make the time to see it.

“It’s a slow burner however it did make me think about life and how we see it.

“It made me feel like something is missing in my own life. Maybe for the good or not, i don’t know. Just take out some time and watch.”

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Replying, another viewer penned: “I didn’t expect to ugly cry during this one, but I did. I thought it was supposed to be a sweet heartwarming comedy.”

“Loved the film. Great acting all round. Such a heartfelt, funny and touching film. Absolutely loved the cinematography, and the score was sublime,” someone else added.

A third continued: “Just watched Rental Family today. It is an underrated film in my opinion. I was impressed by the storytelling, themes, and character development, and all of that in under 2 hours. Wow!”

The film, which debuted in 2025, has a rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rental Family is available to stream on Disney+