Coronation Street spoilers as Nathan's attacked, Leanne leaves and Kevin's rattled by internet search

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has jokingly called out his castmate Andy Whyment saying he's 'changed' as they headed to partake in one of their favourite pastimes - watching Manchester United.

In episode of Coronation Street that aired on Wednesday 15 May, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) interrogated Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) about Nathan Curtis' (Christopher Harper) alibi. Craig let slip that Nathan was with his girlfriend who works at a nail salon, but Bethany quickly pointed out that he was running a tanning bar when he groomed her.

Sam Aston – who has played Chesney Brown on ITV's Coronation Street since 2003 – and his wife Briony have some special news to share – they've welcomed their third child together. The couple, who have been married since 2019, already share a three-year-old son Sonny and 18-month-old daughter Daisy, and have now expanded their beautiful family.They announced the news on Instagram and wrote: "Welcome to the world...Hazel Marie Aston. 07.05.24 8lbs 15oz." Sam and Briony also shared some intimate photos from Hazel's arrival, including Briony's water birth in a large pool with fairy lights in the background.

Coronation Street is full of news of long-lost family members and former loves among returns aplenty. It starts in the ITV soap when an emotional Bernie Winter confides in partner Dev Alahan that it would have been her son, Zodiac's, birthday today.

There drama is only ramping up in Coronation Street next week with one character left for dead and another confessing a secret to their shocked partner.

James Laurenson, the British actor whose 50-year career included roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and The Crown, had died. He was 84.

Coronation Street star Sair Khan, who plays Alya Nazir on the ITV soap, has been supported by her co-stars after welcoming her first child, as she admitted she "had no what a ride I was in for".The actor announced the arrival of her first child just days after leaving the show. Sair took to Instagram on Thursday, May 9 to share the joyous news that she and partner Nathan Chilton have welcomed a baby boy. Posting some adorable snaps of the trio, she penned: "He's here! Okay, when I said 'Spring awakening' in my last post I didn't mean 'keep' me awake.The new parent zombie look is definitely a thing isn't it.

Coronation Street star James Laurenson, renowned for his long-standing career in TV and film, has sadly passed away at the age of 84.

Coronation Street and The Crown actor James Laurenson has sadly passed away at the age of 84 after a remarkable 50-year career in TV and film. Laurenson made his film debut back in 1969 with a minor role in Ken Russell's Women In Love, and also starred in The Crown in 2016. In the popular Netflix series about the Royal Family, he appeared as Doctor Weir – a Scottish physician and homeopath who served as the royal physician.The talented actor also made history by performing the first gay kiss on television alongside Ian McKellen.This groundbreaking moment occurred in a 1970 TV adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, three years after homosexuality was decriminalised.

Coronation Street's Sair Khan, who plays Alya Nazir on the ITV soap, has announced the arrival of her first child just days after leaving the show.The actress took to Instagram to share the joyous news that she and partner Nathan Chilton have welcomed a baby boy. The couple couldn't be happier with their new bundle of joy. Posting some adorable snaps of the trio, she penned: "He's here! Okay, when I said 'Spring awakening' in my last post I didn't mean 'keep' me awake.The new parent zombie look is definitely a thing isn't it.

Coronation Street fans were left taken aback as a fan favourite made an unannounced exit from Weatherfield. Ayla Nazir, played by actress Sair Khan, left the cobbles in a taxi in an understated departure, which aired during Wednesday's episode.The moment was understandably overshadowed by the drama surrounding Lauren Bolton's disappearance and Nathan Curtis' return. Ayla has headed to Dublin for a six-month work placement with Fabian's law firm.

Coronation Street viewers were left stunned as beloved character Alya Nazir made an unexpected exit from the show after a decade.

Armed cops descended on a street in Glasgow on Monday night, after a man was spotted allegedly brandishing a crossbow.

Labour has pulled off a surprise victory as Andy Street was ousted as Mayor of the West Midlands. In a knife-edge contest Richard Parker secured a sensational victory after winning by a tight margin.

There is more heartbreak ahead in Weatherfield as one couple splits and another relationship may be over before it's even begun. It starts when Liam Connor and Joseph Brown settle down to watch a film. When Joseph asks Liam if things have improved at school, Liam struggles to breathe and reaches for his inhaler.

Brace yourselves, horror fans: this upcoming project may be too juicy for its own good.

Coronation Street is reportedly lining up a huge storyline for Abi Franklin, played by Sally Carman-Duttine, who will become the victim of deepfake sex tapes in upcoming scenes.The videos, doctored by AI, will be sent to her boss Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) at the garage which will most likely leave Abi’s job and reputation under threat. A source spoke to The Sun about the story: “Scriptwriters are always keen to reflect what’s happening in the world. Abi was caught up in the dark world of drugs and is desperate to find out who’s behind the videos.

Coronation Street has revealed that there may be heartbreak on the cards in more ways than one next week. Starting with poor Roy Cropper who is still behind bars awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton following her sudden disappearance.

Coronation Street star Chris Harper has said his last stint in the show had a 'big effect' on him as it has been confirmed he'll be returning to the cobbles. The actor is set to reprise the role of Nathan Curtis in the ITV soap, the man who groomed Bethany Platt.

With Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) still missing from the cobbles and presumed dead, lots of Weatherfield locals have found themselves in the frame. However, there’s another twist in the tale as Nathan Curtis (Chris Harper) returns to Coronation Street. Nathan was the man who groomed Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) as part of a sex trafficking scheme in 2017.