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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Death in Paradise fans floored as 'favourite' star is in another crime series
Death in Paradise fans have been left floored after discovering that former detective, DI Jack Mooney, is also in another detective series, as they branded him their "favourite" Fans of Death in Paradise have just clocked that their "favourite" sleuth, Ardal O'Hanlon, stars in another detective drama. Ardal was the much-loved DI Jack Mooney on the hit BBC show before he departed Saint Marie to join his daughter in London. Since leaving, he's returned to our screens in the Death in Paradise spin-off, Return to Paradise, featuring the series' first female detective. Yet, it turns out Ardal has also been spotted in a different detective series, Sherlock & Daughter, playing Mr Halligan, the butler. On a Facebook fan page for Death in Paradise, one viewer posted: "I see Ardal O'Hanlon is in Sherlock & Daughter as Holmes' butler." This sparked reactions from other fans, with one saying: "I love Ardal O'Hanlon," and another declaring: "Jack was my favourite detective," reports the Express. A fellow fan agreed: "Mine too." Another excitedly commented: "OMG, I need to watch this now." Sherlock & Daughter's plot summary reveals: "Sherlock & Daughter follows Amelia, a young woman who travels to London seeking her father, Sherlock Holmes, after her mother's murder. "She joins forces with the renowned detective to crack a global conspiracy and uncover the truth behind her mother's killing and her own origins. "Initially, Sherlock doubts Amelia's story, suspecting deceit. The series delves into their complicated dynamic as they collaborate to solve the enigma." Ardal joined Death in Paradise in its sixth series, embodying DI Jack Mooney as a man grappling with his wife's recent passing. He saw his character through to the ninth season, ultimately deciding to leave the show as he came to terms with his loss and chose to return to London with his daughter. Discussing his departure with OK!, Ardal O'Hanlon said, "I suppose I didn't think I'd be doing anything for a fourth series. I really thought three series would be the max, you know." He elaborated on the challenges of the role: "Because it's quite a demanding show... It's a tough old show in terms of being away from home for so long and in terms of the conditions that you film in the heat and the humidity." Ardal also touched on the impact on his family life: "I think [Melanie - his wife] found it very tough because we've got three big grown-up kids living in the house and she's got a lot on her plate, so I think she was finding it tougher as the years went on. And I was missing them all hugely as well, so I think it made sense."
Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Death in Paradise fans only just realise 'favourite detective' is in another crime series
BBC Death in Paradise fans only just realise 'favourite detective' is in another crime series Ardal O'Hanlon is best known for his role as DI Jack Mooney in Death in Paradise, but it seems fans are only just realising the actor also stars in another detective series Fans of Death in Paradise have recently discovered that their "favourite" detective, Ardal O'Hanlon, stars in another detective series. Known for his role as DI Jack Mooney in the popular BBC show, Ardal left the sunny climes of Saint Marie to join his daughter in London. Since then, he has returned to the Death in Paradise universe in the spin-off, Return to Paradise, alongside the series' first female detective. However, it appears that Ardal has also featured in another detective series, Sherlock & Daughter, where he portrays the character of Mr Halligan, a butler. On a Facebook fan page dedicated to Death in Paradise, one viewer noted: "I see Ardal O'Hanlon is in Sherlock & Daughter as Holmes' butler." Responses from other fans included: "I love Ardal O'Hanlon," and "Jack was my favourite detective," reports the Express. Article continues below Another fan exclaimed: "OMG, I need to watch this now." Ardal is in another detective series (Image: BBC ) This Morning host fights tears as Grenfell survivor speaks on losing unborn baby READ MORE: The plot of Sherlock & Daughter revolves around Amelia, a young woman who travels to London in search of her father, Sherlock Holmes, following her mother's murder. She joins forces with the renowned detective to uncover a global conspiracy and solve the mystery of her mother's death and her own origins. Initially, Sherlock doubts Amelia's claims and suspects deceit, leading to a tense relationship as they collaborate on the case. Ardal made his debut as DI Jack Mooney in the sixth season of Death in Paradise, portraying a recent widower grappling with the loss of his wife. Ardal O'Hanlon gracefully exited his role in season nine of 'Death in Paradise', deciding to leave the sun-soaked setting and return to London with his on-screen daughter. Ardal O'Hanlon played Jack Mooney (Image: BBC ) Discussing his departure, Ardal shared with OK! magazine, "I suppose I didn't think I'd be doing anything for a fourth series. I really thought three series would be the max, you know." He reflected on the show's challenges: "Because it's quite a demanding show... It's a tough old show in terms of being away from home for so long and in terms of the conditions that you film in the heat and the humidity." Article continues below Ardal also mentioned the strain on his family life, saying, "I think [Melanie - his wife] found it very tough because we've got three big grown-up kids living in the house and she's got a lot on her plate, so I think she was finding it tougher as the years went on. And I was missing them all hugely as well, so I think it made sense." Fans can continue to enjoy 'Death in Paradise' on BBC iPlayer.
Business News Wales
2 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Welsh Procurement Service Strengthens its Team with Key Appointments
Ardal, an innovative procurement service led by Cardiff Council, has announced two new appointments to support its collaborative procurement delivery. Jemma Downes joins as Framework Manager and Erin Ryan-Phillips as Senior Strategy Officer for Carbon. Key regional procurement frameworks including the well-established SEWSCAP (buildings construction framework), SEWH (highways framework), and SEWTAPS (South East Wales Technical and Professional Services), all sit under the Ardal umbrella. Jemma joins Ardal with responsibility for leading and coordinating framework activities, ensuring effective management across the collaborative frameworks and will play an important role in continuing the success of the frameworks on a regional, all-Wales, and national level. Erin is leading Ardal's work in decarbonising its supply chain to support the Welsh Government's ambition of achieving a carbon neutral public sector by 2030. Ardal aims to embed and promote low-carbon choices and circular economy principles into all procurement opportunities, ensuring sustainable procurement is considered at all parts of the procurement lifecycle. Gemma Ellis, Interim Head of Procurement at Cardiff Council, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Jemma and Erin to the team; Ardal has strong aspirations to deliver procurement differently, meeting the real challenges society faces, and these appointments are crucial to reinforcing our strategy, and meeting our aims and objectives. 'Not only are we focusing on carbon reduction and bringing our supply chain and contractors on that journey, but we aim to lead by example in delivering socially responsible procurement, increased collaboration, and greater community impact. These are our core objectives and the appointment of Jemma and Erin will help us deliver on those.' Ardal is a collaborative procurement partnership between Cardiff Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Torfaen County Borough Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council and was formed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving procurement landscape. It uses its shared collective expertise to provide solutions in line with Welsh Government legislation, including the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Watch: Ukrainian soldier rescued from battlefield by robot
Credit: K-2 combat group of the 54th separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers are being rescued from the front lines by remote-controlled robots, a video has shown. The 20th K-2 regiment, a robot-led unit, said it had evacuated four injured troops across four days using robotic systems, proving Kyiv's growing success in deploying machines on the battlefield. In drone footage of the rescue, the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), known as Ardal, approaches a wounded soldier lying in long grass and clutching his leg. He manages to heave himself into its trailer and the robot – operated remotely from a bunker miles away – carries him away from the front to an evacuation team. Celebrating the unit's recent success, Kyrylo Veres, its commander, said: 'Four days, four lives saved. These are our comrades from infantry and assault units serving with us on the line. Unmanned systems have already changed warfare in the air and at sea. Now it's time for ground robots.' Credit: K-2 combat group of the 54th separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine The Ukrainian-produced Ardal robot is designed specifically for transporting wounded soldiers and carrying supplies across challenging terrain. Small and hard to detect, it can travel up to 30km and carry up to 200kg. In early April, days before it was officially approved for military use, Ardal had its first success. Dodging artillery and drones, it evacuated three wounded troops stranded behind enemy lines after several human-led rescue missions had failed. Ukraine is one of the first countries in the world to deploy robots to the battlefield to rescue casualties and deliver critical supplies to the front. It is also the first military to form a standalone drone force – the Unmanned Systems Forces, of which the K-2 regiment is part. Kyiv pledged to deploy 15,000 robots this year in an effort to help overcome its manpower shortages at the front, where Ukrainian troops are often outmanned by Russians at a rate of three to one. By replacing humans with machines, Ukraine is hoping to gain a technological edge in a war of grinding attrition and save lives. Compared to drones, which have become ubiquitous to the battlefield in Ukraine, UGV technology is still new and not yet widely deployed – but analysts say that is quickly changing. Instead of being used in assault operations, ground robots have so far proved most effective in logistical and support roles. The increasing use of UGVs on the battlefield has increased the depth of the so-called 'kill zone' on both sides of the front, making transportation potentially lethal. The 13th Khartiiia brigade, a unit that carried out Ukraine's first robot-only assault in late December, successfully evacuated a wounded man using a ground robot in May. In the first known footage of such a mission, the Tarhan (Cockroach) ground system carried the soldier 12km from an inaccessible section of the front to an evacuation point and on to hospital. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Telegraph
Watch: Ukrainian soldier rescued from battlefield by robot
Ukrainian soldiers are being rescued from the front lines by remote-controlled robots, a video has shown. The 20th K-2 regiment, a robot-led unit, said it had evacuated four injured troops across four days using robotic systems, proving Kyiv's growing success in deploying machines on the battlefield. In drone footage of the rescue, the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), known as Ardal, approaches a wounded soldier lying in long grass and clutching his leg. He manages to heave himself into its trailer and the robot – operated remotely from a bunker miles away – carries him away from the front to an evacuation team. Celebrating the unit's recent success, Kyrylo Veres, its commander, said: 'Four days, four lives saved. These are our comrades from infantry and assault units serving with us on the line. Unmanned systems have already changed warfare in the air and at sea. Now it's time for ground robots.' The Ukrainian-produced Ardal robot is designed specifically for transporting wounded soldiers and carrying supplies across challenging terrain. Small and hard to detect, it can travel up to 30km and carry up to 200kg. In early April, days before it was officially approved for military use, Ardal had its first success. Dodging artillery and drones, it evacuated three wounded troops stranded behind enemy lines after several human-led rescue missions had failed. Ukraine is one of the first countries in the world to deploy robots to the battlefield to rescue casualties and deliver critical supplies to the front. It is also the first military to form a standalone drone force – the Unmanned Systems Forces, of which the K-2 regiment is part. Kyiv pledged to deploy 15,000 robots this year in an effort to help overcome its manpower shortages at the front, where Ukrainian troops are often outmanned by Russians at a rate of three to one. By replacing humans with machines, Ukraine is hoping to gain a technological edge in a war of grinding attrition and save lives. Compared to drones, which have become ubiquitous to the battlefield in Ukraine, UGV technology is still new and not yet widely deployed – but analysts say that is quickly changing. Instead of being used in assault operations, ground robots have so far proved most effective in logistical and support roles. The increasing use of UGVs on the battlefield has increased the depth of the so-called 'kill zone' on both sides of the front, making transportation potentially lethal. The 13th Khartiiia brigade, a unit that carried out Ukraine's first robot-only assault in late December, successfully evacuated a wounded man using a ground robot in May. In the first known footage of such a mission, the Tarhan (Cockroach) ground system carried the soldier 12km from an inaccessible section of the front to an evacuation point and on to hospital.
