Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear, 82, seen in rare picture after it was revealed she is suffering dementia

Coronation Street newcomer Sydney Martin discovered a surprise connection to her new co-star after quitting her supermarket job for her role. The 22-year-old, from Rossendale, has been revealed as the actress behind new character Betsy, the daughter of DS Lisa Swain.

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Coronation Street newcomer Sydney Martin has been welcomed with open arms by her new co-stars as it was finally confirmed that she is playing DS Swain's daughter. Betsy Swain was first seen in the ITV soap as Sabrina Adetiba's mate.

Coronation Street legend Sally Lindsay is a proud mum to her twin sons Victor and Louie - but the TV star usually keeps her boys out of the public eye. So Sally's fans were treated to a rare sight recently when she posed for a photo with the twins during a night out in London's West End.The actress, who is best known for starring in Corrie as Shelley Unwin, attended an anniversary celebration on the Mrs Doubtfire musical at The Shaftesbury Theatre last week and brought two very special guests with her.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien was left seeing the funny side after sharing some words of advice she received from her daughter. The actress shares teenager Scarlett with her ex and former ITV soap co-star Ryan Thomas.

Sherrie Hewson is reportedly set to make soap history as the oldest serial killer as she joins the cast of Hollyoaks nearly 20 years after her departure from Coronation Street. The 73 year old actress is best known for her role as Maureen Holdsworth, Bill Webster's ex-wife, in the popular ITV soap during the 90s, with a brief return in 2006. Corrie fans will remember Maureen's dramatic exit following Bill's affair with local icon Audrey Roberts.

Coronation Street icon Sherrie Hewson is making a return to soapland and is set to become the genre's oldest serial killer who will "tear through her victims" on set. The actress and former Loose Women panellist played Maureen Holdsworth on the cobbles for five years in the mid 1990s and revived the character for a period in 2006. Earlier this year, the 73-year-old was announced as Hollyoaks ' newest cast member, playing matriarch Martha Blake, the estranged mum of the late Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield), who was killed by his granddaughter Nico in 2016.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has opened up about his health condition - one that he fears isgetting worse and could even potentially end his career on the famous cobbles. Rob, 32, has risen to fame after joining Corrie as Daniel Osbourne, the son of Ken Barlow, since 2016. Now, Rob has opened up about the health battle that could potentially cut his acting career short.

Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, known for playing David Platt on the soap, has proposed to his girlfriend Hanni Treweek. Sharing the news to social media, Hanni shared a stunning selfie of the couple and wrote: "05.06.24 I said YES to forever!!!" as stars such as Michelle Keegan shared their congratulations.The Fool Me Once actress wrote: "Awww congratulations to you both", while co-star Alan Halsall said: "Congratulations to the pair of you xx." Actress Julia Goulding commented: "Such beautiful news! Congratulations to you both, absolutely perfect couple." And co-star Samia Longchambon gushed: "Ahhh amazing news guys! Huge congratulations." The newly engaged couple shared an intimate snap in one photo, with Hanni flashing her stunning diamond ring as her hand was tentatively placed on her future husband's arm.

Coronation Street's Lisa George, who fans will know as Beth Tinker, has reportedly wrapped up her final scenes on the ITV soap.The actress sparked rumours of her departure after hosting a night out with some of her co-stars from the cobbles, leading many to believe she had finished filming. Last year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lisa had decided to leave the soap, with her exit set for this summer in a dramatic storyline. Despite Lisa claiming she had signed a new contract, and with a noticeable absence from the ITV soap since last year, The Sun can now confirm that she has indeed finished filming.

PIXY member Dajeong has announced that she’s leaving the group, putting the future of the K-pop act in question.Yesterday (June 20), Dajeong announced on her personal Instagram that she has “finished my activities” as a member of PIXY, while expressing her gratitude towards fans who have “supported us and given us your love” over the past years. “Thank you all, so very, very much, from the bottom of my heart,” she added.“Until the writing of this letter, I was unable to communicate my status to you all, and I know it must have been frustrating waiting for an update,” the K-pop idol continued.

One of Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien's castmates has said she 'can't cope' after the actress took to social media with a string of snaps in which she stunned alongside her husband and looked fabulous as she soaked up the sun in a bikini.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd stunned his fans as he was left amazed himself as he continues his lengthy break away from the UK. The actor ditched Weatherfield for more exotic climes as he recently headed off on what appears to be a trip of a lifetime with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek.

Love Is Blind alum Taylor Rue shared some heartbreaking news with fans this week.

Since she joined the cast of Coronation Street back in 2000, Sue Cleaver has become a familiar face on screens. As Eileen Grimshaw, Sue has been involved in some dramatic storylines, including one which saw her character marry serial killer Pat Phelan. However, Sue recently took some time away from the show and turned her attention to the stage when she joined the cast of Sister Act on its UK tour where she played Mother Superior.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has sweetly shared her adoration for her former Dancing on Ice co-star after a message to her 'darling' beau Ricky Hatton. The actress may be enjoying a break in Spain but she was still keen to share her birthday wishes to actor Ryan Thomas.

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear is 'quite happy', according to her close friend Mark Llewellin as he gave fans an update on the much-loved star after it was announced she'd been diagnosed with dementia.

There’s always room for another bad girl in Hollyoaks, and Sherrie Hewson feels her latest role is one she was born to play. Famous for appearing in the Carry On films, Crossroads, Coronation Street and, of course, Benidorm, Sherrie reveals that her Hollyoaks character, Martha Blake, is unlike any other she’s portrayed in the past. “I’ve never been an out-andout baddie before – I just love it!” exclaims Sherrie.

Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain - who played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years - has said goodbye to fans in an emotional post.The Corrie star, 22, first joined the ITV soap as Simon in 2008 and has been involved in a number of storylines, from the death of Simon's mother Lucy (Katy Carmichael) to the character dealing drugs and his father Peter's recent exit. However, in scenes which aired earlier this week, Simon officially left Weatherfield. Sending his fans a goodbye message, Alex took to Coronation Street's official Instagram page in a behind-the-scenes video.