Paris Fury is jetting off to Saudia Arabia to join her boxer husband Tyson Fury ahead of his match this weekend.
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Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has been seen for the first time since her dementia diagnosis was confirmed by her husband. There was an outpouring of support in June this year when it was revealed that the actress had been 'suffering forgetfulness for some time' and that her condition will now get 'progressively worse'.
Julie, from Bury, is best known for portraying Bet Lynch in the ITV soap. She first appeared in Weatherfield as Bet for just nine episodes in 1966, before becoming a series regular from 1970 to 1995 where she became a favourite among fans as the leapoard print-wearing barmaid. Julie later returned for eight episodes in 2002 and another seven in 2003.
And over the weekend, the 81-year-old made an appearance at Manchester's Heaton Park as she attend the Alzheimer's Society Memory Walks fundraiser with her husband, Scott Brand. Dressed in all blue to represent the charity, Julie was all smiles as she cut the ribbon to kick off the event with thousands of other walkers.
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Scott, 55, said: "Julie is living with Alzheimer’s, not suffering with it. That’s a big difference. Memory is one of the things most affected by this cruel disease, but Julie and I are also trying to make more memories together." He added: "Taking part in this walk was a wonderful new memory for us to share."
At the time of Julie’s diagnosis, Scott said: "My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heartbreaking diagnosis. Unfortunately, Julie has been suffering forgetfulness for some time and we have been seeking medical advice and assistance, but we now know
Paris Fury is jetting off to Saudia Arabia to join her boxer husband Tyson Fury ahead of his match this weekend.
Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players that they weren't in the right positions without the ball when he called them over for an impromptu team talk midway through the first half against Sheffield United.
Former Hollyoaks star Jazmine Franks has opened up about the birth of her first child for the first time. The actress, known for playing Esther Bloom in the Channel 4 soap, welcomed her baby boy into the world back in July with her long-term partner Danny Potter.
Gareth Pierce has played the long running character, Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street since 2020, and since joining the cast, has seen himself at the centre of multiple storylines. Most recently, the son of veteran character, Eileen Grimshaw, has had strained relations with her partner, George Shuttleworth after the two used to work together at Shuttleworth's funeral parlour. Viewers will know that the tensions were caused by Todd's ambitions as a funeral director - he was nominated for the Young Funeral Director of the Year award - and believed he deserved a pay rise.
A four-bedroom house with 'lots of potential' has come up on the market for the first time since the 60s.
Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson who is best known for her role as Sian Powers is engaged to her long-term boyfriend following a romantic proposal on holiday.The actress, 31 who joined the hit ITV soap back in 2009 took to Instagram on Friday to show off her stunning engagement ring as she announced the happy news. While posting a series of photos from a lavish yacht, thought to have been where the proposal took place, she wrote the caption: "I knew you were likely to take a wife! SCREAMING." Away from Corrie, the soap star has appeared in a host of TV shows including Shameless, Waterloo Road and Safe House. As well as this she's actively helping raise awareness of Endometriosis having been diagnosed with the incurable illness in 2018.
Coronation Street fans were left with their jaws on the floor as the end of Stephen Reid came to fruition in dramatic style. Fans have been keen to see the back of the broke businessman-turned-serial killer ever since they discovered the real reason for his return to Weatherfield from Milan.
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has flashed her bum online as she shared how she suffered a blunder during her first taste of Dancing On Ice. The actress is among the celebrities taking part in the ITV show early next year.
Fans will be left worried for Audrey Roberts when she goes missing after her confrontation with Stephen Reid in Coronation Street. The much-loved character has no idea that her son has stolen from her and has since been bumping off anyone who comes close to exposing the truth about his desperate schemes.
Coronation Street legend Sue Nicholls has spoken out about the exit of her on-screen son as her much-loved character gets involved in what is likely to be a shock departure. The ITV soap has already confirmed that by the end of Friday night's episode (October 13), Stephen Reid will have exited Weatherfield.
Coronation Street fans have been left 'feeling weird' as they heard what Stephen Reid really sounds like for the first time - or should we say Todd Boyce, the actor who plays him. Viewers of the ITV soap were gripped to their TV screens on Monday night (October 9) as the first of three Super Soap Week episodes aired.
Julie Goodyear and her husband Scott Brand joined in on the Alzheimer's Society Manchester Memory Walk at Heaton Park on Sunday. It's a cause very close to the couple's heart, as Coronation Street legend Julie, 81, was diagnosed with dementia just several months ago. Pictured in their bright-blue charity T-shirts, 55-year-old Scott pushed his beloved wife around in a wheelchair and even cut the special event's ribbon.
Bury's new transport plans contain some major developments and, with £68m to roll out the plans already secured, council leaders will approve the strategy at a meeting later this week. One proposal is to introduce new technology so that Metrolink services can be used on the previous rail network between Bury and Rochdale via Heywood.
Soap star Chris Gascoyne has been photographed in Manchester ahead of his upcoming departure from hit ITV soap Coronation Street after playing Peter Barlow in 23 years.The actor, 55, cut a casual on Thursday as he strolled in the city while puffing on an e-cigarette. Chris sported blue jeans and a grey jumper, along with a Carhartt denim waistcoat and an orange baseball cap. He is set to leave his role on Coronation Street at the end of 2023 as he sets his sights on new opportunities, including a panto role which will see him reportedly rake in a six-figure salary during the festive period.
Love Island winner Jess Harding has been seen for the first time in public since her split from boyfriend Sammy Root, who she won the ITV2 dating show with two months ago. Jess, 23, cut a casual figure as she arrived in Manchester on Thursday with fellow Islander Ella Barnes, 22, as the pair headed to an event together. She went make-up free as she sported grey leggings and a white cropped jumper, with a headband pushing her blonde locks out of her face.
Brunch - subjectively the best invention of the 21st century.
Phillip Schofield has been pictured out and about for the first time in months after admitting to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair which led to his This Morning demise. The broadcaster initially 'stepped back' from his role on the ITV daytime show after more than 20 years as he said rumours about his fractured relationship behind the scenes with Holly Willoughby had 'become the story'.
Coronation Street star Luca Toolan certainly made an impact when he joined the ITV soap earlier this year as bad boy Mason Radcliffe. Recently we've watched Mason rule the cobbles as he continues to influence those around him by leading them astray, particularly when it comes to young Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne). Just last month, we saw Dylan, Mason and Liam Connor picking on Ruby Dobbs in the heartwrenching school bullying storyline.Things between the three boys have escalated since, with more trouble on the horizon as Mason continues to throw his bad boy attitude around.
Teen killers have been named for the first time after a 17-year-old boy was murdered in the street. Tafari Smith, then 16, stabbed Kyle Hackland before other teenagers joined in with the brutal attack.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has gushed over her departing co-star Todd Boyce as she teases her character's involvement in Stephen Reid's exit. It has been revealed that the broke businessman-turned-serial killer's murderous secret will be revealed next week before he leaves the cobbles.