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A dramatic scene from the 1931 Hollywood film Trader Horn, inspired by the African adventures of Preston-raised explorer Alfred Aloysius Smith

From Preston to Hollywood: The remarkable life of adventurer Trader Horn

Lancashire Police have addressed an incident at The Talbot pub in Chorley over the weekend after a man was seen driving away with ladders on the roof of his car.

Altercation at Chorley pub sees man drive off with ladders

The former milkman scooped the luxury Surrey mansion in the latest Omaze draw.

Lancashire man swaps bungalow for £4m mansion after £50 Omaze entry

Jacob Nelson of the SpudBros with Jessie J.

Preston's SpudBros link up with superstar Jessie J for fun video

Leyland author Tom Watt's new book, Devils Never Die

'I was mentored by Hollywood star' - check out my epic new book

Can Timothee Chalamet add an Oscar to his Best Actor Award for "Marty Supreme" at the Critics Choice Awards earlier this year?

Oscars 2026: Two tickets £10.99 or five £20.99

Actress has star role in film with a Hollywood legend

We take a look back at 30 films that are set to turn 30 in 2026, including the sci-fi action classic, Independence Day.

30 cinematic classics turning 30 in 2026

I'm a Lancs professor but Sly Stallone has turned my book into a film

The intergalctic bedroom in The Cypress show home at The Lawns development

Intergalactic experience for Preston show home visitors

Rossendale Holiday Cottages was visited by Nick Jonas (inset)

Holiday cottage firm visited by Hollywood star is put on the market

Acclaimed actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, has died at the age of 89.

Screen icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

Take a look at 15 celebrities who have had a Spudbros

15 celebrities who have enjoyed a SpudBros

Volume Two of "Human History".

Hollywood's AI revolution: Solo filmmaker delivers epic history doc in six weeks

13 celebrities who support Preston North End

13 celebs who support PNE inc Freddie Flintoff & Cody Rhodes

Miley Cyrus joins Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Josh Groban as this year's Hollywood Walk of Fame class.

Miley Cyrus to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Life imitates art, as Miley Cyrus is set for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this year.
Benjamin Jackson

The First News poetry competition for young writers will be judged by Hollywood star Will Poulter

Poetry competition launched for young writers - judged by Will Poulter

Hollywood returned to Harwood for a pop up cinema in the Mercer Hall swimming pool

Great Harwood cracks it with egg-stra special Easter events

Hollywood star Andrew Garfield traced his family tree in the opening episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (Picture: BBC/Wall to Wall/Stephen Perry)

Who Do You Think You Are? still has the power to move, Hollywood glitz or not

Madame Tussauds

Celebrity icons return to Blackpool in time for Easter

Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham swear by red light therapy - Get 37% off this beauty device

37% off this red light therapy, anti-wrinkle beauty device

James Cartmell

I'm a Netflix star from Lancashire - now I'm launching my own studio

Bayley Arms, Hurst Green

Community look to reopen pub where Hollywood star had a pint

The women of Dope Girls. From left, Billie (Umi Myers), Violet (Eliza Scanlen), Kate (Julianne Nicholson), and Evie (Eilidh Fisher) (Picture: BBC/Badwolf Productions/Ray Burmiston)

Dope Girls review: A painfully post-modern, female Peaky Blinders

Who are the last-minute bookies' favourites to win at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday?

Oscars 2025: Who are the favourites to win at this weekend's event?

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

Many celebrities have sadly lost their homes in the fires raging in Los Angeles. (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch: Full list of celebrities who have lost homes in LA fires
Many celebrities have sadly lost their homes in the fires raging in Los Angeles.
Isabella Boneham

Resort Valle dell’Erica offers guests a luxury experience

Experience White Lotus glamour at Resort Valle dell’Erica in Sardinia

The age old debate - is 'Die Hard' a Christmas film or is it just an action film during Christmas?

Die Hard: is the ‘80s action film truly a Christmas movie?

With the nominations announced now for the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony, who are the favourites this early on in the 2025 Oscars race?

Who are the early favourites for an Oscar as awards season begins?

With the 2025 Golden Globe nominees to be announced today, what does the Road to the Oscars look like - and what are the major award ceremonies before the big one?

Explainer Our guide to the major award ceremonies in 2025

Gin deals to stock up on

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas

Luke Carter receives the Grow award from Julie Parkinson

Mission possible! Hollywood stuntman inspires Garstang's class of 2024

The five-bedroomed house has incredible views out to North Wales

Last chance to win this £3m Hollywood-style dream home for a tenner

Nico Parker is among the names set to appear in the live-action 'reimagining' of the CGI family favourite, 'How To Train Your Dragon' - with the first trailer now available online.

Who is Nico Parker, star of the live action How To Train Your Dragon?

Wicked

Wicked dolls printed with ‘X-rated’ mistake - what’s been said?

Saoirse Ronan made a significant comment during her appearance on the Graham Norton Show. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Blaise Tapp: We shouldn’t feel the need to have to protect ourselves

3M mid-century Hollywood inspired home with heated pool up for grabs in Omaze draw.

Watch: Tour of £3M Hollywood inspired home up for grabs in Omaze draw

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

Ghost Train at Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool

Pleasure Beach Resort’s Ghost Train inspired new Beetlejuice film

The puppeteers in War Horse become invisible as the eyes gravitate to the spectacular mechanical horses

A theatre show guaranteed to have you in tears...

Aldi brings back popular stand mixer - set to save shoppers over £180.

Aldi brings back popular stand mixer - set to save shoppers over £180

David Thewlis pictured in the upcoming Netflix show 'Kaos'. Credit: JUSTIN DOWNING/NETFLIX

David Thewlis' new show with Jeff Goldbloom premieres this week

The Star Wars and Trainspotting star was spotted filming in Moor Lane, Lancaster last Thursday (August 8). Credit: Matilda River Walden

Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor spotted filming new series in Lancashire

The Haunting of Blaine Manor returns to the Blackpool Grand Theatre between july 31-August .

The Haunting of Blaine Manor returns to Lancs due to popular demand

Main image: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman attend the UK photocall for Deadpool & Wolverine on July 12 (credit Getty. Inset: An image from a 2022 blood donation session (credit NHS)

Deadpool stars urge film fans in Lancashire to give blood

Steve on the motorcycling podcast, Full Chat

Former Top Gear presenter recalls how unimpressed he initially was with the hit ...

Nicolas Cage as Nick Cage in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. Picture: PA Photo/Lionsgate Films/Katalin Vermes.

Hollywood star 'terrified' of his body being used by AI

Adria Arjona and Jason Momoa Picture: Getty

Who is Jason Momoa's new girlfriend Adria Arjona?

Paul Rudd spotted filming in shopping centre.

Hollywood A-lister Paul Rudd spotted filming in shopping centre

Jo Whiley on stage at Radio 2 in the Park 2023. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Jo Whiley, Gary Davies & The Brand New Heavies heading to Blackpool

Reuse and recycle clothes by swapping for sustainable fashion and zero waste. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can all be greener when it comes to fashion

Tom Cruise spotted running through Central London.(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Tom Cruise runs through Westminster in bloody shirt during film shoot

The IMAX screen

Exclusive I think it is the best in the UK - says boss of Blackpool's new cinema

Bellissima Launches New Glam Waves Angled Hair Curling Tool

Bellissima has launched the new Glam Waves Angled Hair Curling Tool

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