Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has been told to 'stop it' as she has been soaking up the sun in a break away from the cobbles. The actress has ditched the UK for Dubai with her boyfriend Ryan Ledson and their son, Sonny, as well as some friends.
18.05.2024 - 21:28 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street star Lisa George has opened up a health condition which puts her at risk of going blind, saying she fears she may never be able to appear on stage again after the serious diagnosis.
The actress, known for playing Beth Sutherland on the popular ITV soap, is facing a challenging time after being diagnosed with NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), a condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to blocked blood vessels in the optic nerves, according to the NHS.
ITV stepped in to support Lisa, who has been part of the soap for over a decade, by providing transport when she couldn't drive for six months, enlarging her script print, and adapting scenes to accommodate her vision needs, reports the Mirror.
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Lisa's ordeal began in 2016 when she experienced a traumatic injury. The actress was hit by a heavy knot on a rope while gardening, which resulted in the loss of sight in her right eye. Despite the incident, she maintained 20/20 vision in her left eye, which helped her continue working.
Lisa, who has sought advice about her condition from various eye specialists over the years, spoke about her concerns in an interview with the Daily Mail. She said: "Luckily my left eye was really good with 20/20 vision and the only thing I struggled with after that first incident was being able to read."
She explained: "Corrie were great, they printed my scripts in a bigger font to make it easier but I just wasn't getting any explanation as to what had happened. I had scans, dye put into my eyeball,
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has been told to 'stop it' as she has been soaking up the sun in a break away from the cobbles. The actress has ditched the UK for Dubai with her boyfriend Ryan Ledson and their son, Sonny, as well as some friends.
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Coronation Street paid tribute to rugby league legend Rob Burrow following the tragic news that the sportsman had died at the age of 41. On Sunday, 2 June, it was revealed that he had passed away after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2019. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend,” a statement read.
ITV GMB's Kate Garraway has been dealt another blow as she faces a £150,000 bill from liquidators winding up her late husband Derek Draper's business, Astra Aspera.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway is reportedly facing a heart-breaking £150,000 bill stemming from the closure of her late husband Derek Draper's business, Astra Aspera.The ITV star has been hit with demands to pay a £32,000 flat fee on top of 40% of assets recovered from the psychotherapeutic company.The I'm A Celebrity alum, who tragically lost Derek back in January, is also staring down the barrel of an additional £112,836 owing from a director's loan taken out by her former Labour Party advisor husband.This is on top of the staggering debt of £1.5million she is already left with due to the costs of care and dues to taxman. With Astra Aspera Ltd winding up in debt of £184,096.96, Kate was saddled with an extra £716,000 tax bill.
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Declan Donnelly left King Charles in stitches with a hilarious comment about Ant McPartlin and his newborn.The TV star explained to the King that his co-host Ant was absent from a Buckingham Palace reception because he was on daddy duties, feeding his baby. Dec, one half of the famous duo Ant and Dec, apologised to the monarch for his friend's absence, explaining that Ant was busy caring for his newborn son.The 48 year old TV star was attending a reception at the palace with his wife Ali Astall, celebrating young individuals who have transformed their lives with help from The Prince's Trust.
Kate Garraway has opened up about being at the 'beginning of her grief' as she navigates life after the loss of her beloved husband, Derek Draper. The 57 year old Good Morning Britain star has been sharing her heartache with the public since Derek, a former political adviser turned psychologist and author, passed away in January. He had faced a long and gruelling battle with health complications stemming from Covid-19 since 2020.
Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney is set to take a brief hiatus from the Weatherfield drama as she embarks on an exciting new role in Channel 5's gripping murder-mystery series, The Good Ship Murder. The star, known for her portrayal of Cassie Plummer, will be absent from the soap for approximately one week to join former Corrie stars Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward in the sun-drenched series brimming with suspense and dark twists.The show is gearing up for its return with even more thrilling storylines, featuring the dynamic duo of Shayne's character, the cabaret singer turned sleuth Jack Grayling, and Catherine's ambitious First Officer Kate Woods.
Kate Garraway has revealed that she was moved to tears by the overwhelming support she received from her Good Morning Britain colleagues upon her return to work.
Coronation Street favourite Rob Mallard, known for playing Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap, has sadly shared an update on his health. The actor suffers from a degenerative condition and sadly, doctors have said that "nothing can be done" to completely reverse his condition.The actor disclosed details of his health during an appearance on BBC's Morning Live in Manchester. He was diagnosed with the degenerative illness when he was just 14 years old and since then he's been gradually dealing with essential tremors.
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Kate Garraway has said she was 'left in tears' by the numbers of people who came up to her in Manchester to share their difficult stories about living as an unpaid carer. She said a number were demanding that she help to change the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) system that has seen carers pursued for thousands of pounds in overpaid Carer's Allowance.
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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.
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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.
Kate Garraway has reportedly had to seek help from professionals after being hit with an enormous tax bill.The Good Morning Britain host has enlisted the assistance of specialists to help her tackle the eye-watering fees, which occurred after she closed her late husband Derek Draper's firm. Kate, 57, is said to have been handed a £716,000 tax bill from Derek's psychotherapy company, Astra Aspera Ltd.The firm was shut down with £184,096.96 of debt, according to The Sun, and its closure has left Kate with the huge tax bill.