Coronation Street's Norris Cole quits cobbles after almost 30 years as Malcolm Hebden retires

Alex Bain has admitted he has struggled with his mental health after finding fame as a child and becoming a teenage dad.The 19 year old welcomed his first child, daughter Lydia-Rose, when he was 17, but separated from his baby's mother in 2019. Coronation Street star Alex — who joined the cast of the hit ITV soap at the age of just seven — and has opened up on "dark times" he has faced during his decade in the spotlight.

Actor Charlie Condou revealed he still hasn't recovered from coronavirus five month after testing positive.The former Coronation Street favourite was struck down with the deadly bug back in October. But he is still not fighting fit – and has lost the use of his thumb and forefinger.

Summer Spellman is set to be at the heart of a lot of drama on the cobbles in the coming weeks.The Coronation Street character recently reunited with her guardians Todd and Billy following a summer living with her grandmother, but it’s not all plain-sailing, with dramatic scenes to come. But who is Summer Spellman when she’s not on the cobbles? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

Some things make you go “WTF,” and this devastating breakup news is one of them.

Nina Lucas first appeared on the Cobbles in 2019.The gothic niece of Roy Cropper is set to be involved in a romantic story line with Asha Alahan, the show has confirmed to Digital Spy. Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod has also previously told the publication that: "There'll be a fantastic and unique love story for Nina, which might not entirely end up where you expect now.

direct to your inboxCorrie star Malcolm Hebden has retired from the soap after 27 years of playing busybody Norris Cole.The 81-year-old actor has called it a day after suffering a heart attack in 2017. He briefly returned to the Coronation Street cobbles in 2019, swapping his beloved newsagents shop The Kabin for life at Stillwaters retirement complex with his new love Freda.

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has been snapped on an outing with her Coronation Street star mum Sally. Actress Phoebe was seen heading to a farmer's market in Manchester with her mum Sally Dynevor, who is best known for playing Sally Webster in ITV soap Coronation Street.

After decades of sticking his nose into everyone else’s business, Coronation Street’s resident gossip Norris is officially retiring.

It's been almost two years since Kym Marsh departed Coronation Street, and it looks like she's hoping to come back as Michelle Connor at some point in the future.The 44-year-old actress stepped away from the show back in February 2019 after starring on the soap for 13 years. Reflecting on her time on the show, Kym has now admitted she can see herself making a comeback "one day".

Popular ITV soap opera Coronation Street has halted filming for a two-week break while Emmerdale has shut down due to a coronavirus outbreak. Emmerdale bosses were forced to undergo "intensive cleaning" of the set after certain crew members tested positive for the deadly bug.

Coronation Street fans have been invited to take a glimpse behind the scenes via a guided tour of the set. Show star Jack P Shepherd created the exclusive video uploaded to the soap's TikTok page.

Coronation Street viewers were fighting back the tears as Gail Platt was booted out of number eight on Monday night. Poor Gail has lived in the house for 30 years – and the show's fans weren't happy with her son David's lack of sympathy.

Coronation Street in 2014, took to Twitter where he opened up about the "nicest celeb" he's ever met - and the nastiest. Charlie said Hollywood actor Viggo Mortensen was the "absolute best" to work with before revealing the nastiest celebrity he'd ever met was a former co-star.

Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has been enjoying herself in Dubai but her happiness turned to fear on a boat trip.The reality TV star, 25, took to her Instagram Stories to tell of a terrifying encounter with seagulls. In a clip she shared to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, Chloe told how she was targeted by a gang of seagulls as a flock of the birds flew over the boat.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has revealed she’s pansexual after she signed up to the latest series of Celebs Go Dating.The 34 year old actress, who played escort Nicky Wheatley in Coronation Street, previously said she’s bisexual but has now revealed her pansexuality. Speaking to Mirror ahead of the new series of Celebs Go Dating being released, she explained: “I have dated people who are male, female, transgender.