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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports An accident in the Ashbourne area of Derbyshire involving a light aircaft has been notified to the AAIB An investigation has been launched and a multidisciplinary team of inspectors are on their way to the accident site Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details and she's got a lot of her granddad in her.\" New U&Alibi drama I, Jack Wright comes from the creator of Unforgotten and follows a family who are left reeling after their wealthy patriarch dies in mysterious circumstances who has teased that her character may be difficult to like - but so \"I worry ever so slightly, because I think I’ve probably made her a character you can't sympathise that much with or empathise with,\" Ashbourne Serkis told RadioTimes.com exclusively at the premiere of I And I think one of the interesting things about the show is they're all really messed up but they're all messed up in their own way mainly because of what Jack Wright has done to them.\" Ashbourne Serkis continued: \"And it manifests in so many different ways but it's made them all selfish and cruel and there’s this big fat barrier where you never really know what she's thinking for real \"You feel like she's always got an agenda Ashbourne Serkis isn't the only one hyping up her character's nastiness. Zoë Tapper, who plays Georgia Wright in the series, has also called her character \"mercurial and vicious\" \"I absolutely loved her as soon as I read her on the page and some of her one-liners are just absolute gold.\" Starring alongside Ashbourne Serkis and Tapper in the series are Trevor Eve Jack Wright is coming to U&Alibi on Wednesday 23rd April at 9pm Jack Wright's Ruby Ashbourne Serkis says the characters are all terrible people"She's steely and she's sharp and she's got a lot of her granddad in her." "I worry ever so slightly, because I think I’ve probably made her a character you can't sympathise that much with or empathise with," Ashbourne Serkis told RadioTimes.com exclusively at the premiere of I You're actually really annoying.' And I think one of the interesting things about the show is they're all really messed up but they're all messed up in their own way mainly because of what Jack Wright has done to them." UKTVAshbourne Serkis continued: "And it manifests in so many different ways but it's made them all selfish and cruel and there’s this big fat barrier where you never really know what she's thinking for real "You feel like she's always got an agenda but she's steely and she's sharp Ashbourne Serkis isn't the only one hyping up her character's nastiness. Zoë Tapper, who plays Georgia Wright in the series, has also called her character "mercurial and vicious" and she's all about what she looks like and she's just delicious," she said "I absolutely loved her as soon as I read her on the page and some of her one-liners are just absolute gold." 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey From Bridgerton to Sherwood and Alma’s Not Normal the actor has lit up our screens all year – and her ‘victory lap’ is only just starting … Has she ended up in such outstanding shows because she’s picky It’s just timing that these things have fallen into place.” when they were both starring in a play at the Royal Exchange But she has lived in London for “40-odd years The couple’s three adult children still live at home with them and Ashbourne’s parents are staying; her father has just had his 90th birthday she is experiencing what we might call a career Lorraine-aissance The first series of Sherwood ended with the surprising reveal that local crime boss Daphne Sparrow was once an undercover police officer with the code name “Keats” who had been hiding in the local community since 1984 “I can honestly say that I’ve not yet spoken to anybody that knew or guessed Daphne was the one,” she says She recalls going in to rerecord some dialogue for it and asking the studio technicians if they knew who it was yet “What a great thing to pull off,” she says ‘She’s carrying so many secrets’ … Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow in Sherwood Photograph: Sam Taylor/BBC/House ProductionsIf Daphne was in the shadows of series one then writer James Graham moved her front and centre for series two as gang war and gun violence come to Nottingham and some of Daphne’s other buried secrets burst into the open “It was very different playing her in the first series to the second series,” says Ashbourne She was just sort of quietly simmering and strong in the background.” and playing Daphne proved to be more difficult everything was encapsulated and closed and finished beautifully the daughter Daphne had given up for adoption as a baby resurfaces and becomes embroiled in the Sparrows’ underworld “I felt like I had a lump in my throat for about four months She’s carrying so many secrets.” The series culminates in a fantastic face-off as Daphne and fellow crime family matriarch Ann Branson in Sophie Willan’s autobiographical comedy Alma’s Not Normal and she just said: ‘I see you as my gran.’” Ashbourne agreed to read the script I’ll go along with it.” It wasn’t until the cast came together for a read-through that it fell into place setting it on the path to Bafta-winning glory really proud I was there at the beginning,” she says ‘Joan is vulgar and dirty and sexy She should run the country!’ Ashbourne with Siobhan Finneran (left) and Sophie Willan (right) in Alma’s Not Normal Photograph: Matt Squire/BBC/Expectation TVIn the second series Grandma Joan is diagnosed with the cancer that will eventually kill her Such is the magic of Alma that it is desperately sad and yet stuffed with belly laughs because Willan was so close to her grandma in real life and what she’s done.” She says there’s nothing like Alma on TV showing off her penis sculptures or semi-kidnapping her daughter’s schizophrenic boyfriend “I’ve played some fantastic characters through my life Was she tempted to keep any of the leopard print “I have a strange relationship with leopard print since playing Joan Theories have emerged over the two-hour disappearance of the ball on the first day The Royal Shrovetide Football has taken place in Ashbourne every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday since at least 1667 The game has seen thousands of players in teams called the Up'Ards and Down'Ards compete to move the ball to opposite ends of the town Farmers Dave Bott and Brian Pegg were given the honour of "turning the ball up" to get the game under way on each day We'll be ending our live coverage here for today as the sun starts to dip behind the clouds in Ashbourne any goal at either Clifton or Sturston will automatically end the game only 52 weeks to go until it happens all over again.. Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelics of a bygone agepublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:56 GMT 5 MarchIsaac AsheBBC News The Ashbourne game is one of the last remaining relics of a sport that was once popular all over England it survives in spectacles such as the Hallaton Bottle Kicking in Leicestershire The Derbyshire version has the blessing of the Royals to use the title of Royal Shrovetide Football Ashbourne was granted permission after residents gave a ball to Princess Mary on her wedding day in 1922 The painted ball has carried a Union Flag and a Tudor Crown in its designs ever since And the then Prince of Wales, King Charles III, even turned up the game in 2003. Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDay one in town vs day two in fieldspublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:52 GMT 5 MarchKacper MisiarzBBC News After spending most of the first day in the centre of Ashbourne we’re now miles into the fields heading in the opposite direction on day two The majority of people have swapped their comfortable hard soled footwear for huge wellies And what an important decision that was since the ball keeps jumping sides of Henmore Brook Many spectators are now heading back because to properly chase the ball you need to skilfully navigate between the fields We can just about to see the ball in the distance but we’re separated by a couple of barbed wire fences and the river itself Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingA traditional affairpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:42 GMT 5 MarchIsaac AsheBBC News there are other traditions associated with the event a song that was written in 1891 for a concert The money from the concert was used to pay people’s fines for playing the game in the street This song is still sung each day before play Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPlayers chase ball after it breaks freepublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:34 GMT 5 MarchAlex ThorpBBC News To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played Royal Shrovetide Football is a hard-fought game where the ball doesn't actually seem to move very far at all particularly when it ends up in "the hug" But every now and then it breaks free and spectators are treated to a rare glimpse of the famous ball Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Threw a bowl of custard at me'published at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:24 GMT 5 MarchHeidi BoothBBC News We have not really moved for the past two hours so I managed to chat to Shrovetide veteran He said he was "running on adrenaline and glucose tablets" The 64-year-old first got a taste of the action aged 13 when he managed to "touch the ball" and "ran with it" back in 1974 He told the BBC he went through a house in 1982 where a woman "threw a bowl of custard at him" But the finest moment without a shadow of a doubt was when he goaled the ball in 1987 "There wasn't [many people] there when I goaled the ball because it was just before 10pm when I did it "They pick you up and carry you back into town Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMaking a splashpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:13 GMT 5 MarchKacper MisiarzBBC News Every time the ball moves from field to field the following crowd is trying to find the best route to follow.. And a handful of people have ended up in the stream trying to get closer to the action Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat are the rules of Shrovetide Football?published at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March17:05 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News The "pitch" is basically the whole town but the game cannot be played in churchyards One of the earliest rules states "no murder" and one of the most recent is that the ball must not be carried in a motorised vehicle Players must follow the request of medical personnel Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBest seats in the housepublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March16:54 GMT 5 MarchHeidi BoothBBC News Laura Archer's mother lives in one of the houses which backs onto the field off Park Avenue so she has had a front row seat to the action She has been following Shrovetide since her mother took her to watch in her pram as a child Ms Archer describes her family as "true Up'Ards" and said they were ready to let an Up'Ard with the ball "run through the garden" She said: "It's come right past the gate Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAncient rootspublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March16:45 GMT 5 MarchIsaac AsheBBC News when the earliest recorded matches were played in the 12th Century And it’s been played annually since at least 1667 - earlier records were lost in a fire in the 1890s Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPlay briefly paused but we're now under waypublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March16:37 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News We are back roaming around Ashbourne after momentary halt to today's proceedings were seen ushering people out of a private area after the ball ended up in a garden Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRogue ball abandonedpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March16:19 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News After a brief period of confusion and some mischief the rogue blue ball now sits stationary in a grassy puddle.. Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLook at this distinguished gentlemanpublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March16:10 GMT 5 MarchHeidi BoothBBC News he has come along to Shrovetide with his owner Roy Brown-Lowe Bruce is an assistance dog and helps raise money for charity His human dresses him up to raise money for good causes he raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK and Pride Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRogue ball alertpublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:57 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News We have reports a "rogue ball" - blue in colour and not very Shrovetide-like - has entered the field of play The hug is in fields behind Park Avenue now and somebody has just chucked a blue football into the mix Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPlayers take to the waterpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:50 GMT 5 MarchAlex ThorpBBC News showing players brave Henmore Brook as the ball moves on again Those who take part in the ancient game often have to get their feet wet Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSuper fan Sue's away daypublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:41 GMT 5 MarchHeidi BoothBBC News I've just been speaking to Shrovetide Football super fan Sue Sanders The 60-year-old has travelled from Herne Bay in Kent - a 440 mile round trip for today's action It's a journey she has done for the past 28 years "We stay locally and we try to follow the game as much as we can.. I learned about the game through a friend of a friend from Ashbourne," she told the BBC I was absolutely hooked - I loved it and I've been coming ever since." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPlayers jostle for ball on rugby pitchpublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:32 GMT 5 MarchAlex ThorpBBC News This footage taken on an action camera really gives a sense of what it must feel like to be in the centre of "the hug" You can hear teammates giving instructions and words of encouragement to each other Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat's it all about?published at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:20 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News Are you new here? Don't really know what is going on? Well this explainer from our colleagues over at BBC Sport gives you the whole rundown in just 201 seconds.. Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCrowd 'buzzing'published at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March15:04 GMT 5 MarchKacper MisiarzBBC News We are well under way now and the ball has taken a turn away from the narrow streets to the open air of Ashbourne Park These pitches usually see 15 people each jostling for the ball on a Saturday morning but it is safe to say there is a few more here today.. The crowd is buzzing - due to the wide-open space it really gives you perspective of how many people are taking part the more you hear people shouting to each other motivating them and reminding one another just how important it is to communicate - you can tell how seriously they’re taking it I saw one player leaving the epicentre of the action who was getting some pats on his back from his teammates - I think it’s fair to say he was heading out of the scrum for a well deserved break… he looked exhausted Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhere did the ball go?published at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March14:53 GMT 5 MarchGeorge TorrBBC News As you may have seen in yesterday's coverage the ball mysteriously vanished for hours before coming back into the scrum of jostling shoulders But we may have an answer to put the rumours of its whereabouts to bed Speaking to the BBC before the ball was turned up Up'Ard Zack Dakin said a couple of Down'Ards managed to wrestle the ball away and "hid in some gardens until it went dark" "They managed to sneak out and got it down in their end," he said Get information on the legal shooting season for mammals and birds in the UK Apply for funding for your project or make a donation today Comprehensive information and advice from our specialist firearms team Everything you need to know on firearms law and licensing All the latest news and advice on general licences and how they affect you saw a group of eager young shots aged 10 to 18 gather for an unforgettable day of driven pheasant shooting The young shots event brought together aspiring game shooters under the guidance of experienced coaches and volunteers It was more than just a day in the field; it was a celebration of skill The event was made possible through the generosity of the Bradley shoot, which donated the opportunity to host a group of young shots for a driven day and participants prepared for what would be a memorable outing Under the watchful eyes of seasoned mentors the young shots were given the tools and guidance to hone their skills in a safe and encouraging environment revealing the beautiful rolling fields and woodlands of the Derbyshire dales The pheasant and partridge provided an excellent test for the young guns Thanks to some steady hands and sharp focus from the young shots there was some truly impressive shooting on show The coaches were on hand to guide the young participants every step of the way They helped to ensure the attendees displayed safe shooting skills while educating them on respect for the countryside and the traditions of game shooting It was heartening to witness the mentors share their wealth of experience with the next generation game shooters Days like these rely on teamwork and generosity The beaters and pickers-up as always played an integral role in making the event a success The smooth running of the day was a testament to their skill and effort no shooting day is complete without hearty refreshments and the organisers made sure no one went hungry A spread of delicious food kept energy levels high fuelling the young shots for the day’s challenges all participants and mentors gathered to reflect on the day’s highlights and divvy up the bag heading for the nearby Tiger Inn afterwards for chip butties all round We have plenty upcoming young shots events, so check our event’s page to find out about days local to you BASC’s commitment to introducing newcomers to shooting is a key aspect of our purpose Events like these not only expose young people to the sport but also instil a strong sense of responsibility By providing expert coaching and a supportive environment BASC ensures that the next generation of shooters is equipped to uphold the sector’s values and ethics This event in Ashbourne was more than just a shooting day – it was a demonstration of community spirit it was a chance to create memories and skills that will last a lifetime A huge thank you goes to everyone 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companies who supply the UK Ministry of Defence or the US Department of Defense The advice ranges from big-picture strategic concepts or updates on geopolitics to guiding companies through procurement competitions If my clients need to ask the question “What does this mean for me?” after an election or a national defence review My favourite job to date was helping the American company Force Protection supply protected vehicles to the Ministry of Defence It’s heartening to meet people who are alive today because they were in one of our vehicles that saved them in an explosion GEL is a radiochemistry laboratory in Charleston which analyses samples from potentially radioactive sites I represent them in the UK because we’re involved in the work to decommission the UK’s ageing nuclear power stations It’s essential to know what nuclear waste is actually composed of My newest role is national vice-chair of the SSAFA No one who’s served our country should ever have to battle alone That doesn’t mean I advocate the indiscriminate use of force and not all world leaders share the same moral values or exhibit the same behaviours History has taught us what happens to countries and their people that don’t have strong defence capabilities because that hasn’t directly affected the UK for centuries some here have grown complacent — unlike people in Eastern Europe who are well aware of the potential threats they face and what life’s like under enemy occupation Some banks now aren’t giving bank accounts to small defence companies because they don’t feel they’re ethical; yet the Government wants a thriving tech and aerospace sector The mood music from the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy has been rather hostile whereas you have fabulous clerics who serve on the front lines These padres are very valued by the Forces because they offer not just Christian teaching but also counsel and friendship in the shared situation and we’re fortunate to live in a country where people can freely express their beliefs But it’s easier for people to be pacifists when they are protected by our armed forces And it should always be remembered that we’re privileged to live in a country where people serve in our armed forces voluntarily I’m in awe of those who serve in the armed forces My late husband [Sir Robert Walmsley] was a submariner in the Royal Navy I certainly couldn’t have done that: it takes a very special person they protect our freedoms and risk paying the ultimate price for us Committing serving personnel to the battlefield should be the last resort of governments which convinces potential adversaries that their attack would be met with comprehensive there are individuals and regimes in this world who choose to threaten our and others’ freedoms and values But warfare isn’t always just about traditional militaries battling on land It’s not always for territorial gain or regime change Sometimes it’s for economic supremacy or to reinforce a regime’s own position Simon Walsh attended the centenary annual pilgrimage in Somerset targeting critical national infrastructure I had a blessed childhood. My parents were Second World War refugees: my father from Germany, and my mother from Lithuania. They met at university in the US, and it was my good fortune to be born in London My parents were keen for me to have what they didn’t have: a settled life here in the UK I’m trying to adapt to the utter ghastliness of widowhood [Sir Robert died suddenly in Cape Cod in August 2022] still recovering from the trauma of the inquest I’m also learning how to balance client work with my new charity activities or standing in a muddy field testing some new piece of equipment and the next I could be meeting veterans in Wormwood Scrubs I make the most of music and culture available wherever I am My New Year’s resolution is to find more time to play my cello but I found this cello in a charity shop when I was 32 Taking up an instrument as an adult is very different — no exams — but it’s frustrating because now I know what it’s meant to sound like but maybe the neighbours wouldn’t like that I don’t know if I’ve truly experienced God but I can’t remember a time in childhood without bedtime prayers with my father God was important to my family. My mother, like most Lithuanians, was devoutly Roman Catholic. My father’s roots were Ashkenazy Jewish for the big festivals; and I went to a C of E school and when I was 20 I chose to be baptised at St John’s I prefer the Anglo-Catholic end of the spectrum and it doesn’t get any better than St Mary’s My faith’s rocky following the recent deaths of my parents and my husband and music; so I’ll listen online to mass from St Mary’s which feels like coming home after five decades of family memories It’s regrettable that pacifism doesn’t work in real life but many of the values underpinning Christianity and respect are solid foundations for policy-making I do my best to work and live in accordance with these values I operate only within fairly narrow parameters who make certain products or provide certain services and who abide by similar laws as we have here I had my Christmas activity early: the annual SSAFA carol concert at the Guards’ Chapel It was broadcast worldwide on the armed forces’ network new friends in the nearest village for Christmas Day but Christmas celebrations now feel meaningless to me I tend to hide in a favourite remote spot to remember the wonderful times that my husband and I shared there over 20 years I haven’t felt properly happy since my husband died but occasionally I’m transported by fine music — particularly Bach Elgar — or being somewhere with treasured memories I forget the pain and horrors of the last two years Sitting on a favourite rock looking out over a loch or an ocean; the shape of familiar hills; watching a hawk soaring in the thermals; walking along a special beach; a glorious sunset I love the call of an oystercatcher as it skims over the water; the sound of waves on the shore particularly from those I didn’t know well or at all before my husband died There seems to be an essential goodness underpinning humanity which manifests itself in times of crisis or despair Fiona Hook reviews a centenary tribute to Stephen Dodgson I get comfort from the beautiful language and poetry of the mass in Latin or English I glibly say that God and I have had a falling out I like this meme: “I’m fed up with being sent challenges that don’t kill me but make me stronger.” Yes I’m finding reserves of strength that I didn’t know I had — but I could do without it I’d choose to be locked in a church with Bach It would be an opportunity to improve my rusty German Dr Alex Walmsley was talking to Terence Handley MacMath Nicholas Reed Langen examines the Supreme Court ruling on gender Read reports from issues stretching back to 1863 search for your parish or see if any of the clergy you know get a mention Explore the archive We are a partnership of six diverse and welcoming congregations in the northern districts of Milton Keynes, offering a rich tapestry of worshipping traditions – Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, and URC. 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The Up'Ards and the Down'ards clash once a year in Ashbourne in Derbyshire at the Royal Shrovetide mass football game ","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0kw0r9s.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0kw0r9s.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0kw0r9s.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0kw0r9s.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-03-04T14:55:31.302Z","duration":"PT3M21S"}'No local derby can compare to this' - Chaos in the DalesTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played Close00Is this the most intense derby in Britain The Up'Ards and the Down'ards clash once a year in Ashbourne in Derbyshire at the Royal Shrovetide mass football game READ MORE: Ancient two-day ball game set to return to town Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore more'No local derby can compare to this' - Chaos in the Dales 00:03:21'No local derby can compare to this' - Chaos in the Dales 3:21Up Next Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 00:00:19Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 0:19Editor's recommendationsMessi 'does stuff that normal humans can't do' Video 00:02:26Messi 'does stuff that normal humans can't do' 2:26Was this the greatest transfer window of all time 00:01:41Was this the greatest transfer window of all time 1:41'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 00:02:02'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 2:02Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 00:01:06Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 1:06Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 00:01:51Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 1:51Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 00:01:34Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 1:34Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 00:01:08Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 1:08Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 00:01:28Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 1:28'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues Video 00:02:09'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues 2:09Yamal is a genius The young actor stars opposite Martin Clunes in the ITV drama ITV drama Out There stars Martin Clunes as a farmer, Nathan, who is looking to protect his land, his family and his way of life in the face of county lines drug trafficking in his area - but he isn't the only famous face in the cast The show also stars Mark Lewis Jones as Nathan's estranged brother Caleb while the cast includes Carly-Sophia Davies Gerran Howell and Natalia Kostrzewa in major roles Louis Ashbourne Serkis plays the crucial role of Nathan's son Johnny who finds himself caught up in the dangerous world of the area's drugs trade what has he said about his role and what has he starred in before Read on for everything you need to know about Louis Ashbourne Serkis, star of Out There on ITV Louis Ashbourne Serkis is an English actor who stars as Johnny Williams the son of Martin Clunes's Nathan Williams as the son of Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne and the younger brother of Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Before his role in Out There, Ashbourne Serkis was perhaps best known for playing the lead character of Alex in the 2019 film The Kid Who Would Be King, as well as for his supporting role in the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit His parents are actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne Louis Ashbourne Serkis has had roles in a number of series He has also appeared in films including Alice Through the Looking Glass Allelujah and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle the latter of which was directed by his father he had a role in the extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com Louis Ashbourne Serkis said of the scripts for the series: \"I was captivated when I read the series 'This is something I would absolutely love to do.' I think it's so important for this story to be told.\" Because I have a couple of mates that have had loss in their life and the way that it can bring them together with other people \"But then it's also how that ties in with the county lines aspect and with other trauma and how their little community And to play alongside Martin [Clunes] was definitely something I'd love to do.\" Louis Ashbourne Serkis is on Instagram, and you can find his account here - @louis.serkis It appears that Louis Ashbourne Serkis does have an account on Twitter, which has been rebranded as X, but that he isn't particularly active on the platform. You can find what appears to be his account at @LouisSerkis Out There will air at 9pm on Sunday 19th January on ITV1 and ITVX Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Meet Johnny actor in Out ThereThe young actor stars opposite Martin Clunes in the ITV drama The show also stars Mark Lewis Jones as Nathan's estranged brother Caleb Louis Ashbourne Serkis plays the crucial role of Nathan's son Johnny who finds himself caught up in the dangerous world of the area's drugs trade Read on for everything you need to know about Louis Ashbourne Serkis, star of Out There on ITV Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImageLouis Ashbourne Serkis is an English actor who stars as Johnny Williams the son of Martin Clunes's Nathan Williams Before his role in Out There, Ashbourne Serkis was perhaps best known for playing the lead character of Alex in the 2019 film The Kid Who Would Be King, as well as for his supporting role in the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit Louis Ashbourne Serkis in The Kid Who Would Be King Kerry Brown/20th Century FoxLouis Ashbourne Serkis has had roles in a number of series Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Johnny Williams in Out There. Buffalo Pictures for ITV and ITVXSpeaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com Louis Ashbourne Serkis said of the scripts for the series: "I was captivated when I read the series 'This is something I would absolutely love to do.' I think it's so important for this story to be told." He continued: "I love the relationship "But then it's also how that ties in with the county lines aspect and with other trauma and how their little community And to play alongside Martin [Clunes] was definitely something I'd love to do." Louis Ashbourne Serkis. Steve Granitz/FilmMagicLouis Ashbourne Serkis is on Instagram, and you can find his account here - @louis.serkis It appears that Louis Ashbourne Serkis does have an account on Twitter, which has been rebranded as X, but that he isn't particularly active on the platform. You can find what appears to be his account at @LouisSerkis Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast France accused of encouraging people smuggling as GB News obtains damning video play iconWATCH HERE: Official Trailer for Out There starring Martin Clunes has issued a heartfelt tribute to his co-star Louis Ashbourne Serkis ahead of the debut of their new series Out There The pair play a father and son who find themselves embroiled in the treacherous underworld Out There will be Clunes first return to screens since leaving behind the cozy world of Doc Brown in 2022 The new show centres around Clunes’ character Nathan Williams and his son Johnny (Ashbourne Serkis) after he gets involved with a drug dealing gang Clues describes Out There as covering the “collision” between world of rural farming and the drug trafficking underworld It deals with the growing threat of "County Lines” crimes where narcotics are transported across police and local authority boundaries Out There follows father and son Nathan and Johnny Williams played by Clunes and Ashbourne Serkis Clunes explained that his next project “couldn’t be more different from Doc Martin The burden of fronting a show outside of Clunes’ comfort zone was made easier by the presence of his 20-year-old co-star who he describes as “a real discovery” Ashbourne Serkis is the son of Andy Serkis famed for his role as CGI character Gollum in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film series he shows the vulnerability of his character so well He is terrific,” Clunes glowed about Ashbourne Serkis Clunes had nothing but praise for his co-star He continued: “For a 19-year-old he is a really accomplished actor.” Clunes added: “He has a very easy charisma to him that makes him hugely watchable.. The 63-year-old also spoke about his co-star outside of their craft identifying him as “clearly well parented” He is polite and courteous to everyone and conducts himself so well,” the Doc Martin star enthused Ashbourne Serkis also reflected on the actor playing on-screen father who he describes several times as a “true legend.” Ashbourne Serkis had similar praise for Clunes I felt so honoured that I was able to play his son,” he gushed about Clunes The 20-year-old continued: “He is a lovely soul and I have learned so much working with Martin and being on this production.” “He is one of a kind and I really respect him and have a lot of time for him,” Ashbourne Serkis concluded warmly backed by private equity firm Endless’ Enact fund has confirmed its acquisition of Smart Gas Training and Assessment Centre for a seven-figure sum Since securing investment from the Enact Fund in 2020 Sheffield-based Realise has grown significantly and currently has a team of more than 500 staff supporting over 16,500 learners It is formalising a new group structure and strategy broadening its commercial offering and diversifying into another regulated employment sector Realise’s acquisition of Smart Gas is its third in as many years With Smart Gas offering specialist training in regulated industries it opens a direct path for Realise to move into these sectors while also strengthening the overall businesses portfolio Smart Gas was formed in 2016 by departing directors Patrick O’Sullivan and John Grocott and offers air source heat pump including the Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship course and ACS GAS accreditations Realise has now taken over ownership of the training centre and is planning to use its resources as a major training provider to help grow the Smart Gas offering to new and current engineers in multiple locations across the East Midlands and The move comes after the government announced a £600m investment into training up to 60,000 skilled construction workers said; “We are committed to not just off-the-shelf products such as apprenticeships but to being a fully integrated training solutions business “We listen to the training problems of organisations and our teams create a bespoke solution “As well as supporting investment in green energy and the push for net zero through our Smart Gas acquisition we are continuing to focus on reducing economic inactivity and promoting social mobility throughout the UK.” added: “We are happy to see how Realise is going from strength-to-strength and entering new markets within the apprenticeship and adult education sector “Expanding into additional regulated employment markets will help bring more learners into the high demand sectors as well as continuing to support quality delivery in the critical infrastructure sectors we are well established in.” The Smart Gas acquisition was supported with advice from James Cook from Womble Bond Dickinson Russ Cahill from Tax Advisory Partnership and Paul Fox from Fox Lloyd Jones Realise also recently secured a multi-million pound facility from OakNorth a digital bank designed to empower SMEs to support expansion and innovation affordable and sustainable homes in Ashbourne Sited on the old airfield off Cavendish Drive the development will be a mix of two and three-bedroom homes Seventeen homes will be available for shared ownership – part rent part buy – and the remaining 18 for affordable rent The homes are expected to be complete in winter 2025 Director of Housing at Derbyshire Dales District Council said: “The provision of affordable homes remains the Council’s top priority and this development follows another recently completed affordable homes development at the former Dove Garage site on Mayfield Road “All affordable homes for rent and shared ownership can be viewed online at www.home-options.org These new homes will be advertised later in 2025.” Developed by Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) in partnership with MyPad the scheme will offer much-needed affordable housing for local families that’ll be built to energy rating A standard the homes will be fitted with air source heat pumps along with EV charging points for each home and PV panels reducing energy bills for residents and supporting Derbyshire Dales District Council’s commitment to a greener future NCHA and MyPad recently met with Derbyshire Dales District Council for a tour of the site New Business and Development Manager at NCHA said: “This development reflects our commitment to building homes that are both affordable and environmentally friendly these homes will provide residents with lower living expenses and a reduced carbon footprint We’re proud to bring this new housing scheme to Ashbourne addressing local housing needs while paving the way for a sustainable future.” said: “We’re delighted to have started another project in partnership with NCHA This development will provide a range of high quality and efficient homes to meet the growing need for affordable housing in Ashbourne We’re now fully focused on build to allow the handover of the first completed homes in summer 2025.” We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Out There star Louis Ashbourne Serkis has opened up about his passionate reason for wanting to take on the new ITV series as a father and son duo who are embroiled in the criminal underworld being forced to protect his son Johnny (Ashbourne Serkis) after he gets involved with a drug dealing gang It will be Clunes first return to screens since leaving behind the cozy world of Doc Brown in 2022 Ashbourne Serkis describes his starring role as a “big one” after finding success in 2022’s ITV miniseries No Return The 20-year-old explained it was Out There’s tackling of the growing threat of County Lines crimes which drew his interest Ashbourne Serkis explained the real life inspiration for Out There County Lines crimes involve narcotics being transported across police and local authority boundaries “My first reaction was that it is insanely common There are thousands and thousands of young teenagers involved a year and many of them end up dead,” Ashbourne Serkis explained to ITV He continued: “It’s often the case that it isn’t just about drugs It can be the manipulation and exploitation sexually The young actor reflected that the “shocking and completely disgusting” nature of County Lines criminality was what “attracted” him to the role Ashbourne Serkis and Clues play father and son on the show “To be able to play someone who gets involved in it is exciting The content and the writing are absolutely phenomenal,” he enthused Along with the chance to tackle such a serious topic Serkis also revealed that he was excited to work with Clunes I felt so honoured that I was able to play his son,” he gushed about his co-star “He is one of a kind and I really respect him and have a lot of time for him,” he concluded Clunes was similarly warm about him in return calling him “a really accomplished actor.” Clunes also gushed about his "terrific" young co-star “He has a very easy charisma to him that makes him hugely watchable.. 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Read our Privacy notice For two days of each year, a market town in the Derbyshire Dales transforms into a scene of barely controlled chaos Thousands gather in Ashbourne to witness Royal Shrovetide, a centuries-old "football" game that resembles a riot more than a sport This unique two-day event involves a massive scrum of players battling through the streets "It's like tug of war without the rope," describes local resident and former event marshall Natalie Wakefield Played between two teams of hundreds of players the aim is to “goal” at either end of a three-mile sector that could take the match through rivers high streets and just about anything or anywhere except for churchyards The ball is thrown into a crowd that moves like a giant herd as each team tries to carry it toward their desired goal Rules are limited but “no murder” was an early stipulation for the game that dates back to at least the 1600s aggressive and authoritative,” says Mark Harrison who “goaled” in 1986 and is one of multiple generations of scorers in his family “You can’t practice,” the 62-year-old Harrison adds He stopped competing seven years ago and now serves up burgers to throngs of spectators from a street food truck “You’ve just got to get in there and be rough Harrison had the honour of carrying the then-Prince Charles on his shoulder when in 2003 he opened that year's game Played over Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday each year, the event is a source of immense pride for the people of Ashbourne in Derbyshire's Peak District such a unifying tradition is actually based upon splitting the town into two halves between the “Up'ards” and the “Down'ards,” determined by whether players are born on the north or south of the River Henmore is quiet and picturesque with a high street lined by antique shops Large timber boardings are nailed up to protect shop fronts “Play Zone” signs are strapped to lampposts warning motorists not to park there for fear of damage to vehicles which can be shoved out of the way by the force of the hoards of players trying to move the ball colorful bunting is strewn high above from building to building and revelers congregate eating and drinking as if it is a street party Parents with babies in strollers watch on from a safe distance School holidays in the area have long since been moved to coincide with the festival “There are people who come and they have a drink and they’re just like ‘This is a bit of a crazy thing and it’s a spectacle who also used to report on Royal Shrovetide for the local newspaper “And there are people who are absolutely enthralled by it all and they get the beauty and complexity of the game of it and those people follow it year on year." Play begins with an opening ceremony in a car park God Save The King and “Auld Lang Syne” are sung is thrown into what is called a “hug” of players There can be little to see for long periods during the eight hours of play each day from 2pm local time Players wear their own clothes — such as random football or rugby jerseys — rather than matching uniforms it took more than 45 minutes to move the ball out of the car park craning their necks to look down alleyways to try to get a better view One person thinks it might be in line with a tree over to the right of the car park Later that day there had been no sight of the ball for almost two hours until rumors started to circulate that the Down'ards scored what turned out to be the only goal over the two days of play for a 1-0 victory the hug can be difficult to manoeuvre but gathers pace quickly prompting crowds of spectators who'd previously been trying to get a closer look to suddenly run away from the action with players racing after a loose ball wherever it may take them diving into the river and up and out the other side speed is required from runners if the ball breaks free can be as much about deception and cunning as speed and strength “There’s a bit of strategy involved in that somebody’s pretending they’ve still got the ball in the middle of the hug," Wakefield says "And they’re quietly passing it back out to the edge to get it to a runner who has to sneak away in a kind of very nonchalant manner and then leg it down an alleyway.” A famous goal in 2019 came as a result of the hug not realising it didn't have the ball until it was too late Hidden by two schoolboys standing meters away A ball is goaled when it is hit three times against one of the millstones at either end of the town in Clifton or Sturston Scorers have likened the achievement to winning Olympic gold paraded through the town and celebrated like heroes “If you can imagine playing for Manchester United in their heyday and they’re at Wembley in a cup final. You score the winner. You're there," Harrison says. Scorers also get to keep the balls, which are repainted and become treasured family possessions. It is the game, however, that is treasured most of all. “I just live and breathe it,” says Janet Richardson, 75, from Ashbourne, who has been going to Royal Shrovetide since she was a 1-year-old. “I can’t sleep because I’m excited. It’s so lovely to think that all these people still want to come here and watch this beautiful game that we've got in our town.” Players try to grab the ball from the Henmore Brook during the annual Shrovetide medieval match in Ashbourne A major recycling day will take place in Ashbourne Retail Park on Saturday (26th April ) where tonnes of waste are expected to be recycled The Ashbourne Community Recycling Day is organised by Cllr Joe Bonner who has been running these recycling days for the past 21 years “These not for profit events help keep our countryside litter free and reduce unauthorised and illegal dumping while continuing to promote a recycling policy," said Cllr Bonner "Our recycling days provide an avenue for the community to conveniently dispose of bulky house waste at a fraction of the cost of doing so commercially To date we have recycled thousands of tonnes of bulky household waste.” The event takes place between 8am and 4pm on Saturday in the Ashbourne Retail Park There will be free compost on the day as well as secure document shredding available to customers using the bulky waste section Cllr Bonner said they will take all types of recyclable waste and among the items most usually brought to the event are washing machines All of the items presented for recycling in the retail park on Saturday can be fully traced to their final destination Meath Chronicle is part of Celtic Media Group which includes: The Anglo Celt Westmeath Examiner and Westmeath Independent| © 2021 Meath Chronicle and Celtic Media Group