FORMER Coronation Street star Roy Barraclough helped launch a new book at a Clitheroe shop.

Roy, who played Alec Gilroy in the television soap, signed copies of Kevin Horkin's new book Star Dogs at Kevin's shop, Ken Varey Outdoor World, New Market Street, Clitheroe.

The actor is one of the celebrities featured with their pets in the book, along with Madonna, Cliff Richard and Rolf Harris.

Proceeds from the book will be donated to animal charities.

Kevin is currently working on another book, called Hollywood Star Pets.

Roy is pictured cuddling Maddy the West Highland terrier at the shop with Kevin and shop assistant Clare Baker.