Real life of Coronation Street's Fiz Dobbs actress Jennie McAlpine - previous career, rival role, own business and children's 'very Corrie' names

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has shared a moving message as he was seen planting a kiss on his late co-star. The actor, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, took to social media to mark what would have been the birthday of soap icon Bill Tarmey.

Coronation Street fans have predicted the new landlady of the Rovers Return - but it's not Carla Connor after she discovered the truth about how Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley were able to buy back the beloved pub.

Coronation Street fans were left sharing the same response as Carla Connor finally found out Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley's lie. As viewers of the ITV soap know, serial killer Stephen Reid held Jenny and his own niece Sarah Barlow hostage in the Rovers Return before he was mowed down and killed by Peter Barlow in shock scenes aired in October.

After months of living the high life on the Coronation Street cobbles after defrauding Carla Connor, Daisy Midgely and Jenny Connor’s treachery finally caught up with them during Wednesday evening’s visit to Weatherfield. As regular viewers will know, Daisy and Jenny stole thousands of pounds from Carla last year following serial killer Stephen Reid’s death and used the money to buy the Rovers Return.

Coronation Streets Charlotte Jordan and Jennie McAlpine were among the soap's stars hitting the red carpet as they headed out in force to support their former castmate in her stage debut.

Coronation Street fans wanted answers as they spotted a major change in the Rovers Return. The iconic boozer has seen the best and worst of the street over the years and recently faced a period of closure after landlady Jenny Connor was forced to sell up.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan didn't let her workout blunder stop her as she slipped into a vibrant gym wear set for her latest session. The actress is currently back at the forefront of the ITV soap as her character Daisy Midgeley tries to keep her and Jenny Connor's secret.

Kurt Badenhausen Longtime sports team owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer have been actively investing in youth sports properties over the last two years. Now, the private equity titans are rolling up those assets into a new parent company, Unrivaled Sports.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney has offered her fans a filming update as she revealed she is 'done' - but not before being called out by her very well-known co-star.

Coronation Street's Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley have been keeping a secret about how they regained the Rovers Return last year, but next week, it might be revealed.

Jenny Connor and Daisy Midgeley have been hiding a secret about how they got the Rovers Return back at the end of last year and next week in Coronation Street, the truth will out.

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Coronation Street fans think they've 'worked out' the identity of Tyrone Dobbs' real dad. Soap fans think a sickening twist could be around the corner, after mum Cassie Plummer opened up about giving birth to son Tyrone as a teenager. In Friday's (22 March) episode, Cassie confessed all to her mother Evelyn Plummer in sad scenes.

Coronation Street has aired a surprise double exit following one iconic character's return to the cobbles on Wednesday night. Violet Wilson, played by Jenny Platt, was back in Weatherfield for the first time in 16 years after getting wind of son Dylan's (Liam McCheyne) court appearance over possession of a zombie knife.

There's another busy week in Weatherfield ahead and Paul Foreman's declining health is among the things taking a fresh turn in Coronation Street.

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 Sally Ann Matthews was quick to clear up some false information flying around about her co-star Colson Smith while he's in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The actress has been keenly supporting her fellow soap star during his time in the ITV reality show.

Coronation Street has got viewers in a lather over its Simon Barlow's storyline. Fans of the cobbles are saying "it's an outrage" after seeing what happened to Simon. He was in court on the show for driving after having drinks and taking little Sam Blakeman to school.

Actress Jenny Platt is set to make her highly-anticipated return to Weatherfield next week as she reprises her role ats Violet Wilson on Coronation Street. But she's admitted she's worried what her kids will say.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, who played Fiz Stape on the soap since 2001, has credited a few simple tricks to keeping fit. The actress has dropped three dress sizes in recent years.