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From Halloween to Hollywood - nights out in Wakefield in 2008

Mary Taylor

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

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Pontefract native Theo Mayne, star of The Traitors series one, attended the premiere for the new action thriller 'Shelter'.

Pontefract Traitors star shines alongside Jason Statham at global film premiere

Adolescence took home a total of four gongs in the limited series categories at the Golden Globe Awards 2026.

South Kirkby filmed 'Adolescence' sweeps Golden Globes 2026

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

The Cricketers Horbury

When Hollywood came to Horbury – for 24 hours!

The movie filmed scenes at Wakefield' Theatre Royal. (Image Credit @Sky UK)

Trailer for Sky's Christmas movie ‘Tinsel Town’ filmed in Wakefield drops

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

Paul, who works in the Regional Adult’s Burns Centre at Pinderfields Hospital, has played an advisory role on the latest Hollywood blockbuster, F1 the Movie, which stars heartthrob Brad Pitt.

Wakefield nurse gets a taste of Hollywood in Brad Pitt blockbuster, F1 the Movie

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

Pontefract Pride returned over the weekend, for its third year.

Pontefract Pride: Hollywood star among visitors to 'amazing' community event

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

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

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?

Team celebration kicks off 2025 at Amazon

Team celebration kicks off 2025 at Amazon
The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Wakefield set the tone for a happy new year with a Hollywood to Bollywood themed party at the Centenary Pavilion at Leeds United Football Club.
Ella Magee

A major Christmas movie will film scenes at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this month.

Upcoming Sky Christmas movie to film in Wakefield's Theatre Royal

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.

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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

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

How to get the body of a gladiator from the comfort of your own home

Leeds personal trainer reveals how to achieve Pedro Pascal's gladiator body

Gin deals to stock up on

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas

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?
BAFTA nominee Nico Parker joins Gerard Butler in the live-action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ 🎥
Benjamin Jackson

Wicked

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

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

Trouble At T'Mill Worsbrough Mill needs your help

Ad Feature Trouble at T’Mill £40k appeal to save 400 year old Worsbrough Mill

The cast of All About Eve - Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill

All About Eve - Bette Davis movie makes perfect rainy Saturday Tv viewing

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

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

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?

A view across the front of the property.

This magnificent country house bordering green belt is for sale at £2.95m

Paul Rudd spotted filming in shopping centre.

Hollywood A-lister Paul Rudd spotted filming in shopping centre

Costume from the Classics includes these screen worn outfits by David Suchet and Bette Davis in Death on the Nile.

Ad Feature Costume From The Classics brings brings silver screen to Cannon Hall

THE HORBURY SIGN

Hollywood to Horbury

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

Bellissima Launches New Glam Waves Angled Hair Curling Tool

Bellissima has launched the new Glam Waves Angled Hair Curling Tool

David Soul arrives for the UK premiere of Starsky & Hutch at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, central London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Breaking Starsky & Hutch actor dies

Joseph O'Brien will be performing the hits of Frank Sinatra at the Theatre Royal Wakefield. Tickets start from £15.

Sinatra tribute with live band is coming to Wakefield in 2024

Matthew Perry attends the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 at The West Hollywood EDITION on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ)

Breaking Matthew Perry, star of Friends, has died aged 54

Samuel L. Jackson stars in new Warburtons advert

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

Russell Brand fails to show up for talk show amid rape allegations

Russell Brand fails to show up for talk show amid rape allegations

Russell Brand: Number of YouTube subscribers & what he’s worth

The actor, best known for his role in That '70s Show, has been in custody since May - Credit: Getty

Breaking Danny Masterson sentenced 30 years to life in prison

Great British Bake Off 2023 to undergo huge format change

Paul Feig and the victim Laura Ann Carleton, 66 - Credit: Adobe

Breaking US shop owner shot dead in California for displaying Pride flag

A family statement confirmed Bryan Randall died after secretly battling Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Credit: Getty

Breaking Sandra Bullock's longtime partner dead at 57 after secret ALS battle

Australian actress Margot Robbie poses on the pink carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of “Barbie” in central London.

Barbie film: Fans’ verdict as pink-splattered blockbuster hits cinemas

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