Jennifer Wilson dead – Coronation Street and Casualty star dies aged 89

Former England rugby ace Mike Tindall - husband of The Queen ’s granddaughter Zara - looked cool and casual as he stepped out in London’s Soho on Thursday with his childhood pal, former Coronation Street star, Katherine Kelly. The unlikely pals have been friends since they attended school together, and both of their parents live close to each other in Yorkshire. Mike looked relaxed in dark blue jeans and a grey polo shirt as he strolled along with Katherine in the April sunshine on their way to the Film Soho company.

William "Bill" Roache admitted he "fancied" the Queen and grew fonder and fonder of the 95 year old monarch every time he met her. The Coronation Street actor, who celebrates his 90th birthday this month and was named in the New Year's Honours list, has met Her Majesty an incredible eight times. And from their very first meeting, the Ken Barlow icon was attracted to her.

It's been a staple on the small screen for more than 60 years and was recently visited by the Queen to mark its delayed anniversary but not many will know that Coronation Street almost wasn't called Coronation Street. The ITV soap was first broadcast on December 9, 1960.

Coronation Street's Laura Neelan star Kel Allen has been forced to address rumours that she is 28. Only recently, ITV soap fans have been speculating over the actress' age after it was reported that she was in her 20s and born in the early 90s.The actress, whose character Laura was recently tragically killed off on the cobbles, has now cleared up the rumours and explained that she has been confused for Paralympian Kelly Allen, who is 29.

Coronation Street fans were in tears when much-loved character Sinead Osbourne, nee Tinker, died in 2019 after battling cervical cancer. In heartbreaking scenes the newlywed and new mum passed away with her husband Daniel by her side.

A longstanding Coronation Street cast member has lost his role in the soap after taking a selfie with well-known TV presenter Andi Peters. Matthew Davidge, 54, worked on Coronation Street as an extra for 34 years, but has revealed how he lost his job after asking the Good Morning Britain host for a cheeky snap. Andi was filming for a competition when Matthew spotted him on set and asked for a picture, which he happily agreed to.

A Corrie extra was reportedly fired for taking a selfie on set.

It was another soapy night in Manchester as the stars of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale hit the red carpet for a magical night in the city.

Bobby Rydell died from non-Covid related pneumonia complications on Tuesday (5 April) at Philadelphia’s Jefferson Hospital, his spokesperson confirmed. The “Wildwood Days” singer was 79. File photo: Bobby Rydell at a press reception in London on 17 February 1961Remembered for hits including “Volare” and “Swinging School”, Rydell also appeared in the 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret.

Actress Jennifer Wilson who appeared in Coronation Street, Casualty and Doctors has died aged 89. A family friend shared the sad news that she'd passed away at her home in France last week.

Coronation Street fans watched as Toyah Battersby found out the mother of all secrets this week - that her cheating partner Imran Habeeb is the father of Abi Webster's baby boy. The Underworld worker and councillor tore strips off the solicitor after finding out the news from Abi's husband Kevin. He found the birth certificate for baby Alfie at Abi's flat and quickly left before informing Toyah who was heading to an adoption meeting with Imran about Elsie, the little girl they have been fostering.