Coronation Street newcomer Vinta Morgan on the effect racism has had on his life

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 88, took time off from the ITV soap to battle covid-19. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on Corrie, was forced to take a break from the cobbles after he contracted coronavirus.

Will Mellor has candidly opened up about his dad Bill's discipline towards him and said it saved him from a lifetime of crime.The actor, who has landed a new role on Coronation Street, spoke about his childhood on the podcast Sixteen Summers, which asks celebrities, 'if you had to choose between your childhood and the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?' The 44 year old said: "There was a time when if I was upset, I'd hold my breath and literally pass out.

Good Morning Britain following an argument about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview. Thousands of fans even signed a petition calling for his return after the presenter claimed he was asked to apologise for his comments and refused.But today, Piers made it very clear that there is no going back as he packed up his GMB dressing room for good.

Coronation Street fans have been hooked to the latest love triangle storyline between Fiz, Tyrone and Alina. But when sparks flew between Tyrone and Alina recently and they gave into growing temptation and locked lips, viewers were left wondering how the actors had filmed a romantic scene due to strict Covid filming guidelines.

Kirk Sutherland first appeared on Coronation Street's cobbles in May 2000, and the character has been played by actor Andy Whyment, 39, ever since. Kirk is the older brother of Maria, played by Samia Longchambon, and in real life the actor who plays him is happily settled down with wife, Nichola, and their two children.

When OK! caught up with Coronation Street’s new star Will Mellor, the actor revealed the secret tribute he pays to his late father while shooting the show. A truly open book who isn’t afraid to be honest, Will reveals to us that he wears his dad's ring so he can be close to him at all times.

If you’re a die-hard Coronation Street fan then you may well remember Sharon Gaskell, who is set to make a comeback after a whopping 22 years.The role is played by Broadway actress Tracie Bennett who has said she’s “thrilled” to be returning to the role. She told The Sun Online: “I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the cobbles.

She showed off her culinary skills on BBC One’s Celebrity Best Home Cook, but most of us will most recognise Shobna Gulati from the cobbles. The actress played Sunita Alahan, wife to Dev Alahan on ITV’s hit soap Coronation Street from 2001 to 2013.

Coronation Street fans pointed out a mistake from Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap. During the episode of Corrie, Alya Nazir tried to get into her grandmother Yasmeen Metcalfe's house after she spotted her grandmother collapsed on the floor.

Will Mellor has opened up about how landing his new role in Coronation Street gave him and his entire family “a real boost” after tragically losing his dad last April.The actor, 44, was left heartbroken after his dad Bill passed away. Unable to hug his father due to the Covid-19 restrictions it was – as Will puts it – “a tough year.” In an interview about his new role as Coronation Street’s new baddie – evil drug lord, Harvey – Will revealed just how much the part means to him.

Coronation Street icon Antony Cotton’s character, Sean Tully, is currently at the centre of a sales scam, and he’s being dragged deeper into it. He’s set to be charmed by Rhydian as he flashes his lifestyle and fancy clothes and tells Sean he’s capable of the same success, and viewers have been left wondering whether Sean will be scammed or not.

direct to your inboxManchester actor Jack James Ryan's character is causing a stir on the Coronation Street cobbles.Troublesome character Jacob Hay is part of a gang who are running drugs under the cover of food deliveries and he recently roped in vulnerable Simon Barlow.Jacob graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2018 and has appeared in TV shows including Casualty, Emmerdale and Doctors.Jack's character will be around in Weatherfield for a few months as Jacob as part of the