EastEnders and Coronation Street fans fume as soaps pulled from schedule in shake-up

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has seemingly become known over the years for his extravagant arrival at a number of major annual horse racing events and so this year was no different when the Cheltenham Festival took place earlier this week.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has melted fans' hearts as he shared a five-year update. Fans of the actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, will know he's an animal lover and his caring nature doesn't just stretch to the character he portrays on-screen.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has been told her latest accolade is 'well deserved' as she shared the sweet announcement on social media. The actress took to social media over the weekend where she was seen with just a few of her beloved furry friends.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has exposed two of his co-stars as he was seen practising his nominations before heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house. The actor is among the famous faces who have entered the iconic compound following the reboot of the ITV reality show.

Waterloo Road star Hattie Dynevor has opened up about her famous mum's support after landing her first big TV role - and has addressed whether we'll see her following in her Coronation Street footsteps.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has confirmed her future on the cobbles as she prepares to take a break. While the actress won't be using her time off to put her feet up, she'll instead be treading the boards as she returns to her theatre roots.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver had a cheeky warning for her son during a live TV appearance as she said 'it's my time'. The actress has been seen taking on new roles away from the cobbles where she is famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shown off her new look ahead of taking on a new role away from the cobbles. The actress is set to take a brief break away from playing Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap as she takes to the stage.

Coronation Street has teased that Leanne Battersby could get swept up in the thoughts and ideas of a newcomer amid planning her wedding to Nick Tilsley. The pair have had an on-and-off romance over the years. Leanne and Nick first married in January 1998.

Colson Smith, renowned for playing Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, set tongues wagging when he revealed his actual age on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans were left totally stunned by his revelation as he entered the house on Sunday (4 March) night. Everyone knows Colson for his impressive portrayal of Officer PC Craig Tinker on the famous ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans were unimpressed to find their mid-week fix of Weatherfield action had been taken away from them as coverage of the latest FA Cup ties continued.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger was bowled over by the support of her friends and co-stars as she briefly broke away from the cobbles for another role. The actress, who plays Glenda Shuttleworth in the ITV soap, returned to her musical theatre roots over the weekend.

Tyrone Dobbs will be issued an ultimatum in Coronation Street next week as his wife Fiz finally returns. She left the cobbles in early 2023 as she landed a new job.

Coronation Street star Matt Milburn has hinted at his soap future as he addressed what he thinks his character would like to happen with cobbles icon Tracy Barlow. As viewers of the ITV soap know, the actor's character Tommy Orpington recently returned to Weatherfield.

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn has joked that working with some of the soap's stars is 'hard work'. The actor recently returned to the ITV soap as retired Weatherfield County footballer Tommy Orpington.

Coronation Street fans have discovered the truth about Joel Deering after months of suspicion. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't trusted the solicitor ever since he arrived in Weatherfield as a duty solicitor helping Lauren Bolton.

Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and her new beau Ricky Rayment enjoyed a loved-up night on the town this week. The couple dressed up to the nines for a romantic trip to see a musical show at The Lowry Theatre in Manchester city centre. Katie, 30, and TOWIE star Ricky, 33, attended the critically-acclaimed new production of Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch, which has already become a sell-out success all around the country.

Coronation Street legend John Savident, who played the lovable Fred Elliott, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. John was a favourite among fans for his role as the loud and proud butcher on the ITV soap, but off-screen he bravely battled health issues, which he openly discussed. His agent confirmed the sad news of his passing on Friday 23 February, saying: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February, he was a much-loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him." John first appeared on the cobbles in 1994 and quickly won over viewers with his character's unlucky love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals.

John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent has said.

Police have issued another stark warning after yet more fake designer gear was pulled from the shelves along Manchester's notorious 'Counterfeit Street', saying: "We will shut you down".