Coronation Street and Bad Girls actress Maria Charles dies aged 93

Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson has opened up about 'feeling sad' as her daughter left home to go on a dream holiday with her Coronation Street star dad.

Hope Stape was brutally dumped by her boyfriend Sam Blakeman in Monday night's episode of Coronation Street after showing her spiteful side. Consumed by jealousy over his friendship with newcomer Eliza Woodrow, firestarter Hope caused an explosion at her birthday party by sabotaging Sam's science experiment for her.

Animal Hospital television presenter and entertainer first rose to fame throughout the 1960s, although was later found guilty of using his fame to assault and groom young women, and faced jail time in 2014.His death was confirmed by a registrar at the town hall in Maidenhead, where he was residing. According to reports, he had been seriously ill with neck cancer, and receiving care due to his health complications.In a statement, leading publicist Mark Borkowski discussed the legacy Harris will leave behind.

ITV soap saw Justin (played by Andrew Still) take drastic action on Daisy's (Charlotte Jordan) wedding day. After months of becoming infatuated with her, with the barmaid rejecting him multiple times, he took matters into his own hands and tried to throw acid at her. Wanting to prove he'd still love her despite the burns he would've inflicted, his sick plan took a turn when Ryan (Ryan Prescott) jumped in the way.

cancer. His former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the tragic news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke as a 'supremely gifted musician'.

ITV's award winning soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street have had their schedules thrown into chaos later this month.The long running soaps are being kicked out of their usual slots to make way for the live live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent. Starting from Monday May 29 Emmerdale fans will get to watch the show at 7pm each weeknight with every episode lasting half an hour. Coronation Street will then air after Emmerdale for 30 minutes each weeknight instead of the usual 8pm slot on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Things have been hotting up for Tina O'Brien on-screen as her character was seen continuing her affair with Coronation Street's newest bad boy. The actress is best known for playing Sarah Barlow - nee Platt - in the ITV soap, but didn't join until the daughter of matriarch Gail Platt turned 12.

Coronation Street star Dame Maureen Lipman admitted to saying she 'can't go on' as she had her 'last day' on the soap. The legendary actress, who plays Evelyn Plummer, is a firm favourite among fans of the ITV soap and they need not worry as she's not permanently waving goodbye to Weatherfield.

Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) left Coronation Street for Norwich tonight, after 22 years on the show. With actress Jennie McAlpine expecting her third child, Corrie have temporarily written the character out of the show, by sending her down to Norfolk. Fiz recently accepted a job as an Underworld supervisor after being offered the opportunity by Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce).

Coronation Street, but what’s happening with Fiz Dobbs (Jennie McAlpine)?You may be wondering if she’s set to exit the hit ITV soap – after more than 20 years on our screens – as her latest storyline unfolds, and seems to be taking her in a new direction. But could Fiz really leave Greater Manchester for Norfolk… is all as it seems?Here’s what’s happening to the character. Yep, Fiz is leaving the cobbles behind her… but fortunately it’s not forever.

Queens Of The Stone Age, Green Day, Pearl Jam and more — has died aged 61.News of the artist’s passing was confirmed on his social media page earlier today (May 10), via a statement, which explained how he died on May 6, and the loss came as a shock to his family. “Frank was a man larger than himself, an icon in each genre he worked in.

READ MORE:Dan Wootton slams ITV over Bridgerton star's 'terribly white' remarkDespite Max discovering the message left by Ryan and realising he's in danger, it could be too late. Speaking about Ryan's sudden health decline, actress Charlotte Jordan confessed if anything happened to him, it would have a detrimental impact on her character. The ITV star told Metro: "I don't think Daisy would recover from it.

After Coronation Street's Amy Barlow was raped by Aaron Sandford back in February, viewers have been watching the youngster trying to get her life back on track as best as she can. It emerged that Amy – played by Elle Mulvany – was raped by once-friend and housemate Aaron – played by James Craven – after getting drunk. But after trying to report the incident to the police and not being taken seriously, she sadly retracted the allegation in the hope she could just move on.

Coronation Street icon Amanda Barrie has shocked fans by revealing her age as she revealed she was selling a piece of soap history. The actress is auctioning off a number of things including some iconic ITV soap memorabilia as she approaches a big milestone.

Coronation Street actress Maria Charles, who was known for playing Lena Thistlewood in the ITV soap, has died. The star enjoyed a long career both on the screen and on the stage, performing to audiences for over 60 years. As well as playing Lina Thistlewood in Corrie back in 2005, Maria also notably played Mrs Reaper in 2007's hit movie Hot Fuzz and Noreeen Biggs in Bad Girls from 2002 to 2003.

Daisy Midgeley has been a support to her ex Ryan Connor following a horrific acid attack that left him with burns to his face and arm on Coronation Street. Ryan stepped in and took the brunt of the acid hurled at Daisy by stalker Justin Rutherford on her wedding day.

Jack P Shepherd has been on Coronation Street for more than 20 years - but it wasn't until this weekend that he had a taste of his 'dream' job. The actor, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, enjoyed a bit of work away from the cobbles.

Coronation Street actress Barbara Young has died peacefully aged 92 surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara Young’s daughter has announced the death of the Coronation Street star at the age of 92. Singer Liza Pulman described her actress mother – who also starred in I, Claudius, Last Of The Summer Wine and Family Affairs – as “warm-hearted and talented”.

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson has hit back at rumours that he has had a hair transplant and said: “people are strange”. Viewers were speculating that Simon, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, had been through a hair transplant procedure after wearing a cap in one episode.