'Bankrupt' Corrie star Bill Roache, 91, has 'no choice' but to carry on working on soap

A British couple who dreamt of a hassle-free retirement in Spain have now been forced to move back to the UK after losing £200,000. Phil and Anne Bulman, both 71, moved to the Costa Blanca in 2004 after Phil finished three decades in the merchant navy.

A couple on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun were left shocked after they purchased the perfect property in Costa Blanca, Spain, with the deal turning out to be just "too good to be true." Greg and Reda thought they had found the perfect property which was on the market for £85,470, and even managed to secure a cheaper deal, purchasing it for just £83,760.The stunning three-bedroom house in Albaida was surrounded by four acres of land, and after purchasing, the couple were excited for their sunny future when their dreams were quickly dashed. Greg and Reda discovered that their new Spanish home was not what it seemed after they applied to add a swimming pool to the stunning property.

Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960 and reportedly earns more than £250,000 per year from his role, making him one of the highest paid stars on the show.The 91 year old also thought to be the highest-paid member of the cast. From his bankruptcy battle to his co-star sons, let's take a look at the veteran actor's life off screen... Corrie star sons Bill's real-life sons have also acted alongside him on the soap, adding a personal touch to his career.

Billie Piper and her partner Johnny Lloyd reportedly called it quits on their relationship last year. The former Doctor Who star and Tribes frontman Johnny had been together for eight years, sharing a five-year-old daughter.

Bill Roache has been spotted out in a brand new car, despite reports claiming the Coronation Street legend is facing bankruptcy for the second time. The 91 year old actor, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since 1960, was photographed while out in his new motor, worth up to £72,000, in Cheshire.

Kate Garraway has had a tough couple of years but despite her heartbreak after losing her husband Derek Draper last month, she's thrown her supports behind her Good Morning Britain co-star Richard Arnold.

A Place In The Sun viewers were left emotional as the show paid tribute to host Jonnie Irwin after his tagic death, aged 50. Jonnie made his name as a host on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, which he presented from 2004. He also starred on BBC daytime show Escape to the Country.

Coronation Street bosses have thrown their support behind longest-serving Weatherfield legend Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap. Bill, now 91, was reportedly forced to file "for bankruptcy" due to his financial situation. The reports come as a result of a petition he has now had launched against him by HMRC.

Soap star Bill Roache, famed for his role on Coronation Street, is facing bankruptcy after HMRC filed a petition against him. It is understood Roache, 91, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since 1960, is the highest-paid member of the cast, earning around £250,000 a year.

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Coronation Street star Bill Roache is reportedly facing bankruptcy, despite his £250,000 a year paycheque. Bill, 91, has appeared on the popular ITV soap as Ken Barlow since 1960, and is said to be the highest-paid member of the cast.

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Bill Roache is facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000 a year acting as Ken Barlow on ITV's Coronation Street.

Jonnie Irwin has shared that he's had a number of sleepless nights as he prepares to undergo more tests amid his terminal cancer battle.The former A Place in the Sun presenter, 50, shared a snap of himself in a hospital gown as he visited Newcastle's Freeman Hospital for a full MRI scan. Captioning the photo, he gave his Instagram followers a health update, writing: "This is look of a man who’s not slept for 6 nights and awaiting a full body MRI scan of at least an hour. "If you haven’t had one they’re claustrophobic and omit loud random noises.

Nick Cannon is still feeling the love of his son two years after his tragic passing.

Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Hugh Hefner‘s widow Crystal Hefner is opening up even more about her complicated relationship with the Playboy tycoon.

Channel 5's star of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun, Graham Boland, has sadly passed away, his family confirmed on Thursday, 18 January. He was a fan favourite of the reality show about Brits living in Benidorm taking advantage of the warmer weather and cheaper living costs. After moving his life to the holiday resort - which is also the location of the popular TV show of the same name starring Sherrie Hewson - he opened a popular bar called Happy Days.

Rylan Clark has left fans 'so excited' as he made an announcement about one of his upcoming TV gigs. The radio and TV star had a busy time last summer as not only was he filming a new TV show for the BBC he had spent weeks in the sun working on another new programme.

A police force has referred itself to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a toddler was found dead next to his father’s body. Two-year-old Bronson Battersby was found beside his dad Kenneth, 60, who had died following a heart attack in his flat in Skegness, The Sun newspaper reported.