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Coronation Street star Dolly-Rose Campbell was seen getting nabbed by security - but it wasn't what it seemed as the actress was in character as Gemma Winter-Brown. The actress first appeared on the cobbles as Gemma back in 2014 and hasn't looked back since.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has revealed who she'd play on the cobbles if she wasn't playing Jenny Connor - because they're her 'husband's favourite'. The actress plays the now-Rovers Return landlady but actually became a young star of the cobbles when she joined the soap at the age of 16.

Coronation Street fans reckon a major character will be making a return to the cobbles this year. Many have predicted that killer Rob Donovan could be back on our screens soon.

Dolly-Rose Campbell has found herself pushed back into the forefront of the drama in Coronation Street. The actress first appeared on the cobbles as Gemma Winter in 2014.

Coronation Street fans have pointed out what they think is a major issue with Peter Barlow's police interview. At the start of the week viewers of the ITV soap saw the start of the fallout following Stephen Reid's death which has resulted in Peter being arrested on suspicion of murder.

Hot on the heels of Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid’s death which took viewers by surprise at the culmination of super soap week, fans are convinced another cobbles icon could soon be killed off after almost 60 years on the show! Eagle-eyed viewers grew increasingly concerned for Rita Tanner’s future as she made a welcome return to the cobbles just in time for Stephen’s final rampage to take place. In gripping scenes that unfolded on Friday 13 October’s visit to Weatherfield, viewers were on the edges of their seats as Stephen took Rita’s foster daughter Jenny Connor hostage while trying to evade the authorities who had finally rumbled his murder spree over the past year.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has issued a 'don't ever' warning to her co-star after being seen in tears on screen. The actress, who plays Jenny Connor in the ITV soap, was seen paying tribute to Corrie icon Barbara Knox during a special programme to mark her milestone birthday.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Coronation Street fans have been left with their 'jaws on the floor' as the show shared some news about Barbara Knox. The ITV soap icon is famed for playing Rita Tanner.

Coronation Street legend Barbara Knox has been seen marvelling at her very own cobbles-themed birthday cake as the cast and crew came out in force to celebrate her upcoming major milestone.

It appears Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has revealed one thing she wouldn't be happy with if soap bosses were to introduce a new character to the cobbles with a link to her character - and we don't mean of the human kind.

Coronation Street fans have been issuing a demand to soap bosses as two of the show's legends were seen enjoying an emotional reunion. Viewers of the ITV soap were thrilled to see Barbara Knox and Thelma Barlow brought back together during an appearance at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.

Coronation Street fans will be on the edge of their seat tonight as spoilers show there could be a lovers tiff between couple Paul and Billy. When Paul's friends and family help to raise money to help him with his motor neurone disease at a chilli eating competition, everything seems in good spirits as he joins Dev, Chesney and Shona. As Gemma reminds everyone to give generously, the event appears to be a success and, after counting the money, Bernie hands a touched Paul £800.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia. The actress is best known to audiences for playing Bet Lynch on the ITV soap over a number of decades, first appearing in the role back in 1966. In a new statement, Julie's husband Scott Brand confirmed that the star has been diagnosed with the condition after "suffering forgetfulness for some time".

ITV programme in 2010 and has won the hearts of viewers across the country ever since. Some even recognised the actor Peter Gunn from shows he previously starred in, including Casualty, Heartbeat and The Bill. Peter's character Brian has been at the centre of some huge storylines recently, including being bullied in the workplace when he returned to work as a teacher.

Coronation Street fans were left emotional earlier this week when Audrey Roberts bravely told her friends that she had attempted to take her own life. Viewers had wondered what had happened after the character, played by Sue Nicholls, ended up in hospital and hid the stay from her family.

Secrets of the past as set to be unlocked in Coronation Street next week as Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) fights for Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows). Refusing to believe that Stu could be a murderer, Zeedan gets Adam Barlow (Samuel Robertson) to request Stu’s old case files to see if his version of the story checks out. Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) is shocked, still reeling from the revelations about Stu’s past.

Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people when soap icon Audrey Roberts confides in her friends that she tried to take her own life. Viewers saw Audrey receiving treatment in hospital last month, telling a doctor that she had accidentally taken too many tablets.

Coronation Street fans have been left surprised as they've been reminded of the age gap between the actresses behind iconic characters Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt. The mother and daughter, played by Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth, are currently at the forefront of the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans watched as Audrey Roberts' drinking appeared to take a dark turn in the latest trip to Weatherfield. The ITV soap was back on screen on Wednesday night (June 22) and the iconic character's apparent drinking problem again took centre stage.

There was horror on the Coronation Street cobbles as Audrey Roberts became trapped under a motorbike after her drinking spiralled out of control. Audrey, played by Sue Nicholls, has been staying with daughter Gail and her family after having cataract surgery.

Next week sees the return of Audrey Roberts' son Stephen Reid to Coronation Street after 15 years as fears about her drinking reach crisis point. Rita Tanner finds Audrey in the Rovers, enjoying her first drink of the day and she suggests it’s time Audrey went back to work.

It may be the year for comebacks on the cobbles as another character is making a big return to Coronation Street. Next week fans of the ITV soap will see Audrey Roberts being rushed to hospital after a horror accident.

Coronation Street is renowned for its long-standing characters - from Ken Barlow to Rita Tanner. But over the past year, some fresh-faced stars have taken to the cobbles in some of the ITV soap's most hard-hitting storylines to date.

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Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews made a highly-anticipated return in 2015. The popular actress was just 15-years-old when she was offered the role of Jenny Bradley, the daughter of Corrie legend and foster mum Rita Tanner and villainous Alan.

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