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Coronation Street set left vacant as filming is suspended amid coronavirus pandemic

The set of Coronation Street appeared eerily-quiet on Monday, after ITV announced production on the long-running soap was suspended from this week due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Corrie's Bill Roache, 87, leaves fans worried with 'nasty cough' during This Morning segment

The soap's longest-running actor, 87, left viewers concerned with his 'nasty cough' during his appearance on Monday's This Morning via Skype, but later reassured fans he's 'fine'.




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Ryan Thomas is forced to keep daughter Scarlett, 11, away from newborn Roman amid COVID-19 isolation

The soap star, 35, has been forced to keep his daughter Scarlett, 11, away from his newborn son Roman as he self-isolates with fiancée Lucy, 28, amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Hollyoaks cameraman Felix Schroer passes away after suspecting he'd contracted coronavirus

Felix Schroer died after a two-month illness, which his sister reveals on Twitter he'd suspected was coronavirus, amid the ongoing pandemic.




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Hollyoaks production is HALTED amid coronavirus crisis

Bosses of the popular series put out an announcement on Sunday, while also revealing that the number of episodes aired weekly would be reduced from five to three.




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Coronation Street films its last scenes before production was suspended amid coronavirus pandemic 

The actor, 32, who plays David Platt, filmed a rigorous action sequence with a gang of thugs in a park for his last day on location for the foreseeable future.




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Kym Marsh is forced off Twitter after receiving a barrage of hate over lockdown

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh was forced off Twitter on Monday after receiving a barrage of 'hate' over her coronavirus questions.




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EastEnders ratings surge by 3MILLION as the UK stays home amid coronavirus pandemic

Over 3million more viewers tuned in than the average episode of the soap, with the show coming directly before Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation about a lockdown




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Lucy Fallon shows off her sizzling frame in a tiny bikini as she frolics on the beach

The former Coronation Street actress, 24, posted the clip on her Instagram page and assured fans that it was an old clip and she wasn't abroad amid the COVID-19 crisis.




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Corrie's Kym Marsh 'lands her first major TV role since quitting soap as she joins The Syndicate'

She departed her role as Michelle Connor in December 2019, after almost 14 years of playing the popular character on long-running ITV soap Coronation Street.




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Inside Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd's new Manchester home

The Coronation Street star, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share several videos of himself and his partner, 30, quarantining during the COVID-19 crisis.




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Inside Alan Halsall's '£750K dream house': Corrie star's girlfriend Tisha Merry shares video

The Coronation Street star, 37, designed the property with his ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson in 2016 with the soap couple going on to split in May 2018.




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Doctors turns 20: How medical soap gave Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge her first acting break

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and The Crown's Claire Foy are just some of the names to have appeared on the programme since its launch on 26 March 2000.




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Coronation Street stars Joe Duttine and Sally Carman announce they're ENGAGED

The soap couple announced the exciting news on Twitter, with a snap of Sally's sparkling engagement ring, while Joe joked that coronavirus can 'f**k off.'




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Catherine Tyldesley dresses up as eccentric alter-ego Olga Keff AGAIN

Catherine Tyldesley got into character once more in a bizarre cooking video during lockdown on Tuesday.




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Catherine Tyldesley shares sweet video with son Alfie

The former Coronation Street star, 36, shared a sweet rendition of the Barney classic tune I Love You as she kissed and cuddled her son, five, in the video she shared on Instagram on Wednesday.




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Amanda Barrie, 84, shares her fears about coronavirus

The soap star, 84, has shared her fears about coronavirus, admitting she's never experienced a crisis on this scale before.




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Brooke Vincent donates hundreds of items from her stationary range to NHS staff

The Coronation Street star, best known for her role as Sophie Webster, founded and launched her Oh So B range of diaries, notebooks and revision planners as a sideline to her day job as an actress.




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Corrie star Tisha Merry shaves nervous beau Alan Halsall's hair

Tisha Merry was trusted to shave her nervous boyfriend Alan Halsall's hair while they isolated together in his £750,000 dream home on Thursday.




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Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd celebrates 20 years on the cobbles

The soap star, 32, ensured he celebrated his 20-year Coronation Street anniversary with his fans as he shared throwback snaps on social media to mark his milestone on Thursday.




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Corrie's Alan Halsall shares romantic tribute to girlfriend Tisha Merry

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has paid tribute to his girlfriend Tisha Merry on their one year anniversary. 




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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall and girlfriend Tisha Merry dress up for anniversary at home

The actor, 37, posed for the sweet snap with his girlfriend, 26, as they enjoyed a romantic anniversary dinner together in their living room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Coronation Street cast 'panicking' as new contract talks are 'put on hold' amid coronavirus pandemic

Coronation Street cast members are reportedly panicking after new contract talks have been put on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Inside Katie McGlynn's home: Former Corrie star shares a glimpse of her glamorous pad

The former Coronation Street star, 26, gave fans a look into her home as she posted a video to her Instagram after having a bed moved in to her flat just before lockdown.




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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon admits to 'feeling emotional' during COVID-19 lockdown

The former Coronation Street actress, 24, took to Instagram stories on Sunday where she admitted to feeling 'a bit emotional' during lockdown while urging her followers to stay at home.




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Moment a woman in isolation hacks her hair off with a knife because she doesn't have scissors 

Corrie Walker had booked herself in for a hair cut but it was indefinitely delayed after New Zealand went into lockdown on March 25.




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Coronation Street recasts Dev Alahan's son Aadi

Coronation Street viewers will be doing a double take next week when they see Dev Alahan's [Jimmi Harkishin] son Aadi.




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Georgia May Foote admits she's 'unhappy' she's gained weight

Georgia May Foote is 'unhappy' after feeling like she has gained weight during isolation.




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Coronation Street fans baffled by Geoff and Yasmeen storyline

Coronation Street fans have been left confused by an apparent blunder in the Geoff and Yasmeen Nazir domestic abuse storyline.




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Helen Flanagan reveals she's been practising yoga during lockdown

Helen Flanagan has revealed she's staying sane during lockdown by going running and practising yoga.




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Catherine Tyldesley shares a glamorous throwback snap as she laments the coronavirus lockdown

The former Coronation Street star, 36, slipped her svelte physique in a tiger-printed satin dress as she hearkened back to times when she was 'allowed to play out.'




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Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will be paid for three months despite production being halted

Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will receive full pay for three months despite production stopping on the soaps due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Corrie's Shelley King often gets stopped by fans impacted by character's coercive abuse storyline

Speaking to The Mirror on Wednesday, the actress, 64, spoke candidly about the impact her role as Yasmeen Nazir has had on viewers as she revealed she often gets stopped by fans on the street.




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Helen Flanagan puts daughters Matilda, four, and Delilah, 21 months, in matching summer dresses

The actress, 29, shared a sweet Instagram snap on Wednesday as she took her daughters Matilda, four, and Delilah, 21 months, on a family walk.




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Corrie star Daniel Brocklebank says it's 'comforting' knowing his co-stars are in lockdown with him

The actor, 40, told Lorraine Kelly he's set up a digital bar to keep in touch with his co-stars as he lives alone during the pandemic.




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Catherine Tyldesley transforms into her alter-ego Olga Keff for a hilarious social distance PSA

The Coronation Street star, 36, donned a brown wig and a drawn-on unibrow to remind fans to keep at least two metres away from others during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronation Street confirms two dogs who play Eccles are 'alive and kicking'

The ITV soap took to its official Twitter to confirm the status of the Border Terriers after soap watchers were left distraught over Eccles being killed off.




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Coronation Street star Simon Gregson reveals he has coronavirus

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has revealed he has coronavirus .




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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon unveils newly-dyed peach tresses in lockdown

The actress, 24, unveiled her new look after someone sent the colour to her home, as she tried to keep her spirits up after admitting she's 'feeling emotional' during the COVID-19 lockdown.




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Coronation Street star Simon Gregson's wife loses grandmother to coronavirus

The actor's spouse took to Twitter to reveal the tragic news that her grandma had passed away, just hours after Simon revealed he was also battling the deadly disease.




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Helen Flanagan showcases her washboard abs in a red dotty bikini

The former Coronation Street actress, 29, took to Instagram to post a collection of photos as she relaxed with daughter Delilah, 22-months, in the garden.




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Hollyoaks stars wear blue in honour of late cameraman Felix Schroer on the day of his funeral

Cast members including Sarah Jayne Dunn and Stephanie Waring honoured their colleague by wearing blue in snaps they shared to Instagram, after his death in March of suspected coronavirus.




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Soapwatch: JACI STEPHEN'S ultimate insight into this week's soaps

Tracy and Steve are visited by two police officers after Amy has friends round and things get rowdy in Coronation Street. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Gray gives Leo's mum a warning.




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Coronation Street filmed whole episodes and rewrote scenes 'at a moment's notice' before lockdown

Coronation Street filmed whole episodes and rewrote scenes 'at a moment's notice' hours before set lockdown to ensure soap could stay on air as long as possible.




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Coronation Street stars join forces with Women's Aid to offer help for sufferers of domestic abuse

Stars including Sair Khan, Shelley King and Sally Dyvenor feature in a video offering ways sufferers could get in touch with the charity for help if they were being abused.




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Alexandra Mardell showcases her VERY bold new do' as she dyes her locks purple

Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap shared on Saturday after the actress dyed her hair purple in lockdown.




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Coronation Street icons to reunite for spin-off episodes honouring the soap's favourite characters 

With filming halted amid the coronavirus lockdown, Coronation Street are planning a series of spin-off episodes honouring the ITV soap's favourite icons.




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Coronation Street's Simon Gregson is giving away a classic car and motorcycle to NHS workers

The actor, 45, took to Twitter on Saturday to express his desire to give the vehicles as a 'little thank you', as he battles the deadly disease himself.




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Lucy-Jo Hudson claims ex Alan Halsall 'must have regretted' Instagram rant at her boyfriend Lewis

The Hollyoaks star, 36, claims ex-husband Alan Halsall 'must have regretted' his hastily-deleted Instagram rant at her boyfriend Lewis Devine.




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Benidorm star Tony Maudsley joins the cast of Coronation Street as Archie Shuttleworth's son

The Benidorm star, 52, has a new role as it's been revealed he's joined the cast of Coronation Street as the late Archie Shuttleworth's son.