Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney takes son Jaxon on Christmas trip of a lifetime

Simon Gregson is one of Coronation Street’s longest running actors. He portrays Steve McDonald - who is infamous for his love of weddings and short-term marriages. However, in real life, he enjoys a loving marriage with his wife, Emma Gleave.

Lucy-Jo Hudson has given a hint at her new 'side hustle' as she mentioned the 'limbo' between work as an actress. The soap star left Channel 4's Hollyoaks back in September after five years of playing Donna-Marie Quinn.

Coronation Street's Nicola Thorp has become a mum for the first time. The actress shared on Instagram that she and her fiance Nikesh Patel are now parents to a baby girl, saying they're "shattered" but "smitten". Alongside her happy news, Nicola reminded her followers that not all mums are as lucky as her, urging fans to think about those in war-torn areas like Gaza.

The actor who played Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, Chris Fountain, has shared an emotional message after the passing of his grandad. Sharing a beautiful black-and-white photo on Instagram, he wrote: "Goodnight old pal." Chris, also known for his appearance on Dancing On Ice in 2008, had earlier referred to his grandad as his "best pal".This sad news follows a challenging year for Chris, who was hospitalised due to a stroke last year at only 35 years old.

Fans of Coronation Street think they've uncovered Bethany Platt's real reason for her return to the cobbles. Lucy Fallon, the actress behind Bethany, left fans a bit glum when she departed the show in 2020. But three years later, she made a surprise comeback.

As Waterloo Road returns to our screens with a brand new series, fans of the BBC school drama will once again be treated to a new batch of storylines for their favourite characters to sink their teeth into. Among the returning characters for 2024, is Andrew Treneman, portrayed by Jamie Glover who famously returned to the hit show last year, 14 years since he last set foot in the troubled comprehensive school from which the show takes its name.

Coronation Street is set to say goodbye to another beloved character, as Lisa George, who plays Beth Tinker, is reportedly leaving the show after 13 years. The Sun reports that Lisa will be exiting next year, with a source stating: "Lisa has been on Corrie for a long time and she's had some great storylines." "She's become a firm fan favourite with her comedy scenes but has had viewers sobbing in heartbreaking plots like Sinead's death. She loves Corrie and it's in her bones but she feels now is the right time to move on and take on new challenges." OK! has contacted ITV for comment.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has shared her 'wish' for her character to get a 'snog' in the New Year as she opened up about her character's latest predicament on the cobbles. The actress made her debut in the ITV soap as Cassie Plummer earlier this year.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has spoken about feeling 'real appreciation' as she made a candid remark about her career. The actress joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Cassie Plummer and while also treading the cobbles, she's set to take to the ice.

Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey, has surprised fans with a link to Emmerdale. The 26 year old actress joined the popular ITV soap in 2022 and recently appeared on The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale.

Coronation Street's Simon Barlow, played by Alex Bain, is reportedly leaving the ITV soap after 15 years, after he first joined the show as a seven year old Simon in 2008. A source claimed that while Alex is "sad to be leaving", he is "excited about the future".They told The Sun: "Alex is sad to be leaving Coronation Street because it really is like a family - but he realises that the time is right to move on," adding, "He's very excited about the future and other opportunities." Since he first stepped foot on the Corrie cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow.

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher has been at the heart of some huge storylines since she joined the ITV soap in 2019 as fiery Nina Lucas. But away from the cobbles, the actress is miles away from her on screen persona and is often cosied up with her boyfriend.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up about former co-star Ellie Leach's recent Strictly Come Dancing win. Lucy was speaking on the latest episode of ITV chat show Lorraine ahead of her return to the cobbles in the New Year.

Coronation Street star Mo Moreland, who hailed from Sheffield, had been battling a long-term illness and died in a North Shore nursing home. Her adoring fans are now expressing their condolences online. Despite only appearing twice on Coronation Street, Mo's most famous role was alongside comedian Les Dawson in The Roly Polys.

Coronation Street alumni Nicola Thorp became overwhelmed with emotion in her final TalkTV episode before going on maternity leave. The 35-year-old actress and broadcaster, who is expecting her first child with her actor fiancé Nikesh Patel, hosted her final show on the opinion channel this week ahead of her exciting new arrival.

Coronation Street legend Simon Gregson has unveiled his "Christmas bargain" home-made Santa's Grotto which kids can visit for £15 at his wife's Wilmslow tearooms. Simon's wife Emma runs the acclaimed Morley Tearooms on the edge of the Cheshire town and they have now opened the grotto to book for visits on selected dates in December.

An ex-ITV Coronation Street star who made £120k a year for starring on the show says he now sleeps on his friends’ floors after claiming that ‘speaking out’ cost him his livelihood. Sean Ward played Callum on the Weatherfield-based show before leaving the programme.

The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patients were surprised by famous Mancunian stars as a Christmas treat organised by the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

Charlie De Melo, 34, played Imran Habeeb as a series regular in ITV’s Corrie from 2017 until 2022. He was recently confirmed to be the latest star to be involved in Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary specials, where he will play a character named Charlie Banerjee. Revealing the news last month, he shared on X (formerly Twitter): “Keeping this quiet has been a minor torture.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been flooded with messages as he showed off his festive transformation at home -including a sweet touch for his new man. The actor is getting ready for his first Christmas with boyfriend Jordan Coulthard.