Coronation Street then and now: 10 stars that look completely different to when they first appeared on the cobbles

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney took her eight year old son Jaxon on a special trip away to Lapland ahead of Christmas, and the pair enjoyed a magical time in the snowy depths of Finland. The 52 year old star, who is currently training ahead of the launch of the new series of Dancing On Ice in January, shared an array of snaps of her mum-and-son adventure. The pair embarked on some incredible trips, with husky-sledding among them, and even managed to see the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, to top it all off.

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.

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State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for 12.6 million people across Great Britain, including around one million living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £203.85 per week for the full, New State Pension or £156.20 per week for the Basic State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up about the changes viewers will see in Bethany Platt when she returns to the cobbles. It was rumoured the actress was reprising her role in the ITV soap over the summer.

They might play mother and daughter Sarah Barlow and Bethany Platt on Coronation Street, but actors Tina O'Brien and Lucy Fallon looked more like sisters on a recent night out.Tina, 40, and her on-screen daughter Lucy, 28, proved that they are the best of pals as they attended the Coronation Street Christmas party at The Refuge restaurant in Manchester last week Mum of one Tina looked sensational in a red sparkly dress which featured a corset that led into a satin skirt with a huge bow around the waist. She wore strappy silver shoes and had her long blonde hair styled into glamorous curls, whilst her makeup featured a smoky eye look.

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Coronation Street's trio of stars Tina O'Brien, Lucy Fallon and Charlotte Jordan have put on a showstopping festive display as they opened up about how they plan to spend their Christmasses away from the cobbles.

Coronation Street on-screen mother and daughter look more like sisters in real life as they lead the glamourous appearances at the soap's festive bash. The ITV soap stars were out in force as they hit Manchester city centre for their Christmas celebrations after enough big year on the cobbles.

The Coronation Street ladies put on a stunning display as they stepped out for the cast's Christmas party. Most of Corrie's well known faces hit the town to celebrate the festive season at Refuge Bar, in Manchester, on Friday, December 7. However it was the girls that stole the show in their glitzy dresses and beautiful outfits.Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap, looked gorgeous in a sparkly red mini dress.

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Coronation Street’s resident DJ Ryan Connor could be set to leave the cobbles behind in the coming weeks as he makes a life-changing decision. In recent weeks, Ryan Connor and Daisy Midgeley’s affair has started to be exposed, and next week Daisy’s fiancee, Daniel Osbourne, finds out what went on. However, Daniel decides to keep it to himself, saying that Daisy has chosen him and that he wants to forget about what happened.That mentality comes because Ryan had the chance to move to Scotland with his partner Crystal.

Love Island winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have enjoyed a romantic trip to Ireland after rekindling their relationship. Millie, 26, who won the hit ITV2 dating show in 2021 alongside Liam, 24, took to Instagram to share a number of loved-up snaps of their short stay in Dublin.They were in the city to launch the Christmas season at an ice skating attraction.

The Royal Family was tonight said by sources to be 'united in outrage' and 'banded together in their utter condemnation' of racism claims after King Charles and the Princess of Wales were dragged into the race row over alleged comments made about Harry and Meghan's son, Archie. The two senior royals were named in the Dutch version of the new book by royal author Omid Scobie, titled Endgame.The Dutch translator who worked on the book, meanwhile, said the names of the King and the Princess of Wales 'were there in black and white' in a manuscript she was sent, reports The Mirror.

Coronation Street’s Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard) is set to take revenge as he finds out that his fiancee, Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), has cheated on him with Ryan Connor. Viewers have watched in recent months as Daisy and Ryan confessed their feelings for each other and struggled to stay away from one another. Daisy has tried to end things with Ryan, but she often ends up back with the DJ despite her long-term relationship with Daniel.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has stunned fans as they spotted her 'double' as she shared a snap of herself and her 'bestie' in a sweet social media update. The actress was referring to her daughter, Scarlett, after the pair hit the red carpet together over the weekend.

We're just days into this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and we're already learning more about our favourite stars. From Josie Gibson admitting she thought This Morning were "joking" when she landed her presenting role to Nella Rose candidly talking about how she never follows through with things and "always quits".

Dutch actress/director Halina Reijn made a big splash for her English-language feature debut last year with A24’s anti-slasher “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Not everyone loved the movie (this writer didn’t), but once A24 becomes interested in an artist, loads of moviegoers also become interested.

Coronation Street's Amy Barlow made a risky move on an episode earlier this week that could lead to her shocking departure from the ITV soap. The character has been through a lot recently, but her quest for justice led her to take a deadly step which could get her into big trouble. Earlier this year, Amy was involved in a distressing rape storyline where Aaron Sandford had non-consensual sex with her after she passed out.

It's been a busy time for Elle Mulvaney as she finds her soap alter-ego back at the forefront of the action in Coronation Street. The actress, famed for playing Amy Barlow, has grown up in front of viewers' eyes having joined the ITV soap in 2010.