US heiress Paris Hilton says she is “learning and growing” from her time behind bars and will not appeal her 45-day jail sentence for a probation violation in a reckless driving case.

Paris Hilton has been taken to court in handcuffs by Los Angeles Police.

Heiress Paris Hilton will take part in her court hearing today via telephone, a showbiz website reported.

Heiress Paris Hilton will go back to court today to find out whether she will be allowed to serve the remainder of her prison sentence wearing a tag at home.

Hollywood star Mel Gibson has apologised for saying ”despicable” things to police officers when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A motorist was being questioned by police tonight after two commuter trains collided in Los Angeles, killing nine and injuring more than 100 passengers.