Fans of the epic film, which was mostly shot in Ireland, queued in Co Meath to get a chance to meet the Hollywood star.

The US president announced that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the Ukraine war.

Five people, including a 14-year-old, have been arrested after a fatal crash in Crawshawbooth last night (August 8) ...

The United States launched the Nagasaki attack on August 9 1945, killing 70,000 by the end of that year, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima that killed 140,000. Japan surrendered on August 15 ...

Impressive Royal Ascot winner Gstaad has been ruled out of this afternoon’s Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. Aidan O’Brien had warned on Friday that the Coventry Stakes scorer had ...

Three men have been jailed after shooting at a car in Lancaster. Connor Lynch, 26, of Long Acre, Bamber Bridge, Sean Corless, 40, of no fixed abode, and Niall Thompson, 29, of no fixed abode, all ...

Manchester United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal worth up to £73.7million. After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season – their worst top-flight ...

A dog was saved from a fire in Padiham, on August 7. Three fire engines, from Burnley, Hyndburn and Padiham, were called to a fire on Victoria Road. Firefighters rescued one dog and gave the dog ...

The ban means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

The UK has announced another £8.5 million for UN aid to Gaza after Israel unveiled plans to expand its military operations in the territory. Development minister Baroness Jenny Chapman said the money ...

There are delays on the M6 due to a crash. We will provide you with live updates.

The M6 is closed between Hampson and Lancaster due to an overturned caravan. Any information? Email: sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk ...