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The year feels like it’s barely begun but there’s plenty of action on the cards for the residents of Emmerdale - and even a sprinkling of wedding bells.

Coronation Street is reportedly gearing up for its most chilling storyline yet, involving a tragic secret from over 20 years ago. The devastating storyline will centre around Toyah Battersby (played by Georgia Taylor) whoe buried her stillborn baby in a park after being raped 23 years ago. Her secret will be revealed when she learns the park is due to be dug up.

There are big changes happening in the world of soaps as an Emmerdale big name decides to join rival soap. Emmerdale boss Kate Brooks, from Emmerdale, is about to walk the cobbles of Coronation Street, causing quite a stir behind the scenes.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick and wife Kate Brooks invited us into their stunning newly renovated home to give OK! an exclusive look behind closed doors back in 2022. Joined by their adorable son Teddy, the loved-up pair took us on a guided tour of their idyllic home, which boasts a home bar, wedding memorabilia and even a home cinema for the family-of-three. Speaking in the exclusive video, the couple took us into their playroom for their son, as Michelle explained: "It's another calming room isn't it?" She added, "We chose these nice colours, like nice and neutral and he plays in here quite a lot." When Michelle isn't acting on TV, she loves spending time with her wife Kate.The couple met at work, on the set of Emmerdale where Kate was working as a producer.

More heartbreak was in store for the Dingles in Emmerdale as Chas Dingle revealed more details about her breast cancer diagnosis. She told her loved ones the faulty BRCA2 gene was the reason behind her diagnosis in sad scenes, leaving her brothers, Cain and Caleb, as well as son Aaron fearing for their futures. Chas has been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, with Emmerdale working with Breast Cancer Now for the emotional storyline.The devastating news came after her mother, Faith Dingle, tragically passed away in 2022 from breast cancer.

Emmerdale fans have blasted the latest episode which saw Chas Dingle visit the hospital and be told she needs a mammogram, an X-ray and a biopsy to determine if she has breast cancer. In emotional scenes, Chas, played by Lucy Pargeter, attended the hospital shortly after she discovered a lump on her breast, but fans have pointed out how she got the appointment so quickly.

Emmerdale's beloved character Chas Dingle, played by Lucy Pargeter, is set to face a health scare in upcoming episodes. During a romantic moment with her partner Dr Liam Cavanagh, he discovers a lump in her breast, leaving Chas frightened and alone after the discovery.

Emmerdale viewers will see Chas Dingle receive a devastating diagnosis in upcoming scenes in a new health-based storyline. The ITV soap is to focus on a breast cancer storyline when Chas is troubled to discover a lump in her breast.

A new face is set to arrive in Emmerdale in the new year, with Caleb Milligan's estranged wife Ruby Fox-Milligan making her way to the village. Actress Beth Cordingly has been cast in the role of Ruby and will make her soap debut in January 2024. Ruby is described as both fiery and unpredictable, and is a devoted mum to son Nicky (Lewis Cope) who arrived in the village in December 2022, alongside father Caleb (William Ash).

Actress Paula Lane has joined the cast of Emmerdale and will be making her on screen debut in a matter of months. 37 year old Paula, who viewers may recognise for previously playing Kylie Platt on Coronation Street, is set to take on the role of Ella Forster who finds herself out of a job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle while at a Veterinary Ball, with ITV calling the character “compassionate and caring”.

Michelle Hardwick is the latest to be targeted. An Instagram user who clearly has too much time on their hands, is pretending to be the actress, who is best known for playing vet Vanessa Woodfield. The weird account, now set to private, uses pictures of Michelle, and now the star has warned fans to avoid interacting with it.

Emmerdale stars have been flocking to the home of Vanessa Woodfield actress Michelle Hardwick for the chance to meet her adorable baby, Betty. Michelle gave birth to Betty, the second child she shares with producer wife Kate Brooks, back in November, just before character Vanessa departed the Emmerdale village for a new job in Canada. However, she still has plenty of contacts back in the village, many of which have already paid the family a visit.

Some of the stars of Emmerdale have undergone a glam makeover to mark the ITV soap's 50th anniversary. The whole month of October will be littered with drama to mark the special occasion but one week, starting on October 16, will focus on a devastating storm in the village that will affect the lives of every single villager.

Emmerdale's anniversary episodes are getting ever closer and anticipation has been building for weeks ,with spoilers and teasers being released ahead of what is set to be a stormy celebration. This week, fans have been given their first glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming 50th anniversary episode and need to be braced for the possibility of multiple deaths in the village. Show runners previously revealed the village will be changed forever as a devastating storm hits the Dales, kickstarting a chain reaction of events that will change the Dales forever.

Emmerdale fans have been left reeling for all the right reasons after getting a hint at what's to come during the show's 50th anniversary celebrations next month. The ITV soap will be celebrating five decades on air with four weeks worth of action centred around one dramatic week.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick has shared a number of loved-up photos with her wife Kate Brooks as they celebrate their third wedding anniversary.The soap actress, 46, tied the knot with her TV producer wife back in 2019 with a stunning ceremony at Graceland, Memphis.The TV star is currently pregnant with their second child and is due to give birth in December, but took the time to post a number of throwback pics to Instagram to celebrate the anniversary. Michelle also shared a snap of the couple on the day of their child Teddy's birth, in a heartfelt post to her social media page.

Emmerdale is scheduled to celebrate its 50th anniversary this autumn and there's some huge storylines planned for the memorable episodes. There's already been a few hints dropped while some plot twists have been confirmed by bosses at the hit ITV soap, which first landed on screens back in 1972. Three iconic characters, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), Diane Sudgen (Elizabeth Estensen) and Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh), will all be making a return to the show, just in time for a "massive storm" which will wreck havoc on the village.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has revealed the gender of her unborn baby. The 46 year old, who is currently pregnant with her second child, shared the update as she appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday with her wife Kate Brooks.The pair have been married three years and became parents for the first time when they welcomed their son Teddy in October 2020 through IVF.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has revealed the gender of her second child during a joint appearance on Loose Women with her wife. The actress, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap, appeared on the ITV chat show with Kate Brooks to discuss their impending arrival.

Emmerdale bosses have started dropping some major hints about what viewers can expect when the soap turns 50 later this year. The Yorkshire-based hit show will celebrate its anniversary this October, but sadly, it won't be an entirely joyous occasion for the characters, as the village will be hit by a gigantic story. Speaking to OK!, the ITV soap's executive producer Jane Hudson also revealed some of the storylines which will be affected by the drama, promising that the Dales will "never be the same again".

Emmerdale bosses have finally revealed what fans can expect from the soap's huge 50th anniversary this year – revealing that three characters will be returning to the village especially. Speaking to OK! and and other reporters, the ITV soap's executive producer Jane Hudson said of the celebrations: "We have got every story imaginable. "We've got things that are going to make you laugh, make you cry, make you surprised, and stunts that are going to rock your world.

Emmerdale is set for dramatic storylines in special episodes for the soap’s upcoming 50th anniversary that will leave the village forever changed, bosses have exclusively revealed. The Yorkshire-based soap will celebrate its big anniversary throughout the entire month of October, showcasing a series of episodes that will focus on the programme’s most beloved and iconic characters. Emmerdale bosses told OK! and other reporters that the village will “never be the same again” after a massive storm takes place within anniversary month, leaving characters hugely impacted by the event.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has announced she's pregnant with her second child. The actress, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap, took to social media to reveal the happy news that she and wife Kate Brooks were to become mums again alongside an adorable snap.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has announced she is pregnant with her second child with wife Kate Brooks.Taking to Instagram, the actress, 46, who plays Vanessa Woodfield on the ITV soap, posted an adorable snap of their son Teddy, born in 2020, revealing the news. In the sweet photo, Teddy poses in front of a TV screen which reads: "Coming this winter... baby Brooks #2." Michelle penned alongside the gorgeous snap: "We are super excited about our gorgeous news! I’m 20 weeks today and can almost rest a cup of tea on my bump #bigbrother" with a baby and heart emoji.

Emmerdale fans can't wait for their daily fix of rural Yorkshire drama, and we've got a treat for fans of the village antics, courtesy of Michelle Hardwick, who plays vet Vanessa Woodfield, and her wife Kate Brooks, one of the show's producers. They welcomed OK! into their home to show us around and introduce son Teddy, who was born in October 2020.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick is loving life, having found happiness with her wife, Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, after meeting on the Yorkshire soap. But while friends, family and fans have celebrated their relationship, the couple have also been subjected to vicious abuse online.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick and her wife, show producer Kate Brooks, have revealed exclusively to OK! that they chose a donor as their son Teddy’s biological dad, and were incredibly moved by the process.The revelation came as they invited us into their new home near the show's Leeds base, to meet young Teddy who was born in October 2020. “It sounds very clinical, but you read these kind of CVs, all about the characteristics of the man, his values and family life,” explains 46 year old Michelle, who plays vet Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap - in which she has starred since arriving in 2012 as an old friend of fellow vet Rhona Goskirk, played by Zoe Henry. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .

As they open their stylish home for the very first time, Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick and her wife, one of the soap's producers Kate Brooks, invite OK! to tour the special place where they are building a life as a family. And in our exclusive interview, the couple tell all on family life so far, spilling the beans on their Vegas nuptials, IVF journey and how they deal with horrendous trolls sending death threats about their sexuality.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick and wife Kate Brooks invited us into their stunning newly renovated home to give OK! an exclusive look behind closed doors. Joined by their adorable son Teddy, the loved-up pair took us on a guided tour of their idyllic home, which boasts a home bar, wedding memorabilia and even a home cinema for the family-of-three.

Emmerdale fans were left in shock on Thursday's explosive hour-long episode as Meena Jutla was finally found guilty as she dropped one final victim bombshell. However, the ITV soap's producer, Kate Brooks, has now revealed that there was an alternate ending for the village murderer.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has admitted that she was "very nervous" ahead of her return to the ITV soap as Vanessa Woodfield. Michelle, 45, has had 19 months away on maternity leave after welcoming her baby son, Teddy, with wife Kate Brooks.

We've been missing vet Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale since the popular character disappeared last year to look after her mother. Of course in real life actress Michelle Hardwick was going on maternity leave, to have baby Teddy, who turned one in October this year.

Emmerdale fans have been left in shock over Meena Jutla’s first murder victim after new episodes, which are yet to be aired on television, were released to the ITV Hub on Monday. It was revealed last month by the soap’s producer Kate Brooks that Meena, played by Paige Sandhu, would be part of a “gripping” new storyline where a major character would be killed off.

A "gripping" new storyline on Emmerdale involving Meena Jutla is set to shock viewers and keep them on the "edge of their seats". The popular ITV soap's producer Kate Brooks has promised that the character of Meena, played by Paige Sandhu, will be taking centre stage over the summer months.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Congratulations to Laura Norton and Mark Jordan, who have welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world. The Emmerdale couple announced their happy news on Instagram, revealing their newborn’s name and sharing the sweet first photos.

Michelle Hardwick has been seen in public with her wife Kate Brooks for the first time since welcoming their newborn son.The 44 year old gave birth to her and Kate's first child together last month and announced they have named him Edward, but will call him Teddy. Emmerdale star Michelle looked gorgeously autumnal as she wrapped up in a golden bobble hat and terracotta scarf as well as a warm black coat and a fur trimmed hood as she pushed the pram.