Coronation Street's Millie Gibson and Ellie Leach lead soap stars on Manchester night out

Their characters have been through the mill recently on Coronation Street. But Corrie favourites Ellie Leach and Millie Gibson looked happy and relaxed as they left a city centre salon after enjoying some pampering.

Tanisha Gorey, who plays troubled teen Asha Alahan, first joined Coronation Street in December 2009 as Dev and Sunita Alahan's daughter. As an adorable six year old, Tanisha had never even taken an acting class before she popped up on the ITV show.Tanisha, whose real parents run a pub in Oldham, has now tackled some big storylines on the show, including issues such as skin-lightening and revenge porn. Now all these years later, the 19 year old explained to The Saddleworth Independent that she'd been doing child modelling at the time of the casting.

There are going to be changes to school bus services in nine of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, transport chiefs have announced. The new services come into effect from next Monday (April 25).

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson showed there was more love off-screen then on it for the actors who play Imran Habeeb and Toyah Battersby. It's been a whirlwind time for the on-screen couple after Toyah was left heartbroken after discovering her fiancé was the father of Abi Franklin's surprise baby.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps after her character Emma Brooker made an emotional exit on Friday. During the latest instalment, Emma decided to leave Weatherfield for a new life in Australia with her boyfriend Jon, who is the grandson of Ted. It comes after actress Alexandra, 28, announced earlier this year that she had quit the ITV soap after almost four years of playing Emma.Taking to Instagram after her character's exit on Friday, Alexandra posted a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson is putting herself through her paces as she showed off the start of her gym journey. The actress is best known for playing Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap.

Luke Shaw agrees with Manchester United target Declan Rice about what playing at Old Trafford means. England teammates Shaw and Rice went head-to-head at the iconic venue in January and the West Ham captain attracted widespread attention for his post-match comments.

Alan Halsall was ever the proud parent as he took his daughter out for a special, Disney-inspired, night out in Manchester. The actor, who is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, hit the red carpet with Sienna and his actress girlfriend.

It was another soapy night in Manchester as the stars of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale hit the red carpet for a magical night in the city.

Fans saw upsetting scenes on Coronation Street as a pale Faye Windass emerged from the bathroom and told her friend Emma Brooker she feared she was losing her baby. At the hospital Faye and her partner Craig Tinker waited for the scan results but were shocked by what they were told.

There was intense Coronation Street drama as Jon Spear finally found out that his 'soulmate' Emma Brooker was involved in the death of his grandad Ted. Jon was shell-shocked when he went to confront Emma after she had suddenly brutally dumped him and the horrifying truth came spilling out.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson was reportedly asked to leave a bar after dancing topless at his co-star's leaving party. The ITV soap star, 47, who recently called for his character Steve McDonald to leave Weatherfield, was at a leaving do for his on-screen daughter Alexandra Mardell, who plays Emma Brooker, at Albert’s Schloss in the Manchester Deansgate area in February.

Coronation Street star Lisa George is finally going to show viewers her hidden talent this weekend. Viewers will best know the actress for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap.

Coronation Street's cast were out enjoying the sunny spring weather in force this week as they were spotted around Manchester. Jack P. Shepherd donned a black ensemble even in the beaming sunshine as he donned a T-shirt, jeans and lace-up boots n the hue for a casual stroll through the city.The David Platt star went one step further and slipped on a pair of black sunglasses as he strode the streets with a serious expression.