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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Coronation Street star Anthony Crank returned to the cobbles as Dean Turnbull earlier this year much to the delight of fans. Anthony, 49 returned to the cobbles in August playing the turbulent role of villain and drug dealer Dean who has notably been terrorising Cassie Plumber amid her drug addiction.This is Anthony's fourth stint on Coronation Street having played the role of Dean twice as well as two other roles. In 2011, he appeared as a police officer in scenes linked to Jim McDonald's armed robbery and in the same year reappeared in the same role, this time attending the burglary scene at Janice Battersby's house.

Coronation Street legend Vicky Entwistle has announced her plans to retire as she hit out at industry bosses. The 53-year-old star played gobby favourite Janice Battersby on the hit ITV soap for 14 years until 2010. She revealed on Twitter that she was quitting acting as she cited a lack of respect following recent auditions for her decision.

Lorraine Kelly was left apologising to Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor following an accidental marriage slip-up. The Toyah Battersby actress appeared live on the presenter's self-titled ITV show on Friday live from her character's home on the cobbles.

Doting mum Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable clip of her daughter Mia being 'so Manc' as she chatted on the phone. The Hits Radio host posted a video of her two-year-old seemingly having a conversation on a mobile and using the phrase 'Do you know what I mean?'

Former Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle has responded after being accused of taking a swipe at the soap. Vicky, who played the iconic Janice Battersby, responded to the news that Martin Hancock was returning as Spider Nugent after almost 20 years.

Coronation Street actor Charles Dale reveals the unusual huge career change he has made after 20 years as a soap star. The actor played Dennis Stringer on the show from 2000 to 2002, until his shocking and dramatic exit from the show. Now, Charles has swapped acting for politics and is now up for election in his local council.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street star Vicky Entwistle has opened up about her decision to quit the soap to 'find some peace' after struggling with fame. The actress, who played Janice Battersby for 14 years, left the ITV soap a decade ago and has only now revealed the toll the job had on her.

ITV panel show for 'Reunions Week' and there were plenty of tears. Vicky and Bruce are best known for their iconic Corrie characters after arriving on the cobbles back in 1997.

Loose Women viewers were left in tears as iconic Coronation Street characters Janice and Les Battersby tearfully reunited on the show on Monday. Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones are best known for being one of Coronation Street’s most iconic and explosive couples, Janice and Les Battersby.

Coronation Street stars Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones have shared a tearful reunion and said “the memories come flooding back”.