Coronation Street star's devastating family tragedy that left mum 'paralysed'

It's been a bit of a quiet time for Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield - but all that's set to change when her 23-year secret comes spilling out as a result of Roy Cropper being targeted by internet sleuths over the disappearance - and suspected murder - of Lauren Bolton.

Musician Jordan Coulthard has just released his first self-penned single and he's already amazed at the response. Jordan, who goes by just his surname Coulthard as an artist, released catchy dance track Climax at the weekend to much praise from fans.

Coronation Street’s Maria Windass is no stranger to heartache, but watching her son Liam develop suicidal feelings after being bullied has left her close to breaking point. Watching over her son day and night is also taking its toll on Maria’s own mental health, not to mention her relationship with husband Gary Windass. Samia Longchambon, 41, who plays her, says, “Maria’s devastated by what Liam’s been through.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown was getting all the love from her co-stars on her special day which saw many united for a night out. The actress was celebrating her birthday this week with the Dee-Dee Bailey star turning 27 on Thursday (April 18).

Coronation Street star Alex Bin has declared 'That's a wrap' as he officially finished his stint on the show after 15 years. Viewers of the ITV soap will best know the actor for playing Simon Barlow.

Coronation Street's leading ladies have had a mini reunion 24 years after their former co-star left the popular ITV show. Denise Welch, who played Natalie Barnes from 1997 to 2000, was excited to catch up with fellow Corrie stars Sally Dynevor, Jane Danson, Samia Longchambon and Angela Lonsdale, the latter having portrayed police officer Emma Watts.

Coronation Street star Ciaran Griffiths has tied the knot with his girlfriend in an Australian ceremony and shared a glimpse of the special day with a lovely photo. The actor, who played Damon Hay on the ITV soap, updated his social media profile with a stunning new picture that shows the newlyweds blissfully posing on a boat with the iconic Sydney Opera House in the background. In the picture, Ciaran wears a pale blue blazer with a white shirt and navy trousers, while his stunning bride donned a beautiful lace gown.

Coronation Street's Ciaran Griffiths has seemingly married his partner and confirmed the news by sharing a photo on social media. The 41-year-old actor, known for his role as Damon Hay, posted a picture of him posing with his new wife on a boat in front of the Sydney Opera House.

Gemma Atkinson has shared her praise for former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and when she'll be the first she wants radio bosses to call if any changes occur at work on Hits Radio.

Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed a controversial new storyline for Toyah Battersby that has already been objected to by fans. It's been revealed that Toyah, played by Georgia Taylor, that she gave birth at 19 to a stillborn baby girl.

Coronation Street star David Neilson, who has played the beloved character of Roy Cropper since 1995, has a sweet off-screen love story with his supportive wife.The actor has had quite the dramatic storyline recently on the cobbles, with his character being wrongfully arrested not once, but twice! Now, fans are speculating that a plot twist could secure Roy's freedom, with one viewer predicting on X: "I feel this will end when Lauren turns at the trial as an unannounced witness!" As we wait to see how the drama unfolds, let's take a peek into 75 year old David's life away from the soap. David and his wife Jane Neilson have been happily married for over 50 years, and she's played a significant role in shaping Roy into the complex character we know today. In a 2009 interview with the Mirror, David shared that he'd secretly made Roy autistic, crediting his wife, a special needs teacher, for her invaluable insights.

Tina O'Brien has been seen out for the first time following a fight outside her home.

Coronation Street's Georgia Taylor, who has been a familiar face on our screens for years, is best known for her role as Toyah Battersby which she took on at the tender age of 17.Toyah quickly found herself at the heart of a number of hard-hitting narratives - including a devastating rape storyline that shocked the nation. It's now been reported that Corrie bosses will revisit the harrowing 2001 story with the rumoured discovery of Toyah's stillborn baby at the Red Rec park.This controversial move would see distraught Toyah panic after learning the land will be dug up for development.Toyah is of course already going through trying times as she tries to protect sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) from falling under the spell of 'reality coding’ cult leader Rowan.

Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has revealed how he landed one of UK television's most notable roles. He boldly penned a letter to the ITV chiefs making a request for employment and to his surprise and joy, this audacious move rewarded him with a key part in the much-loved soap opera.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been flooded with compliments after slipping into a red dress during a reunion with her former co-stars. The actress, known for playing Amy Barlow in the ITV soap, was recently letting her hair down as she celebrated ex-Corrie star Jack James Ryan's birthday.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who is known for portraying Nicky Wheatley on Coronation Street, has shared that she heartbreakingly said goodbye to her auntie, Patricia Walker, this week for a final time as she attended her funeral service. The actress, who left the cobbles in 2022 but is set to return to the soap in upcoming episodes, took to Instagram to document the sad day, sharing a picture of the order of service and writing: "Today we said a goodbye to my Auntie.

Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is to be dealt a devastating blow this week when he is charged with the murder of missing teenager Lauren Bolton. The much-loved cafe owner has been DS Lisa Swain’s number one suspect since he misguidedly deep-cleaned Lauren’s flat after she mysteriously disappeared.

Coronation Street’s newest face looks set to cause a whole lot of trouble for Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Cult mentor Rowan Cunliffe, played by Emrhys Cooper, has been attempting to entice Leanne into the organisation with his motivational seminars and dodgy business plans. Incredibly, for 39 year old Emrhys, the storyline is very close to home.

Following his arrest for his involvement in a robbery, Coronation Street's Damon Hay has bid farewell to the cobbles for good.The character, portrayed by Ciaran Griffiths, has exited the ITV soap after a two-year stint. Ciaran, 41, joined Corrie in 2022 as Damon and has been involved in some big storylines - most notably his affair with Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) which caused her marriage to Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to end. However, having plead guilty to all charges after his arrest, Damon said goodbye to Sarah for good in Friday's (29 March) episode.

Kate Ford has become a staple to our TV screens over the years, having taken on the role of Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street back in 2002.The actress has taken on some huge storylines on the cobbles, with Tracy most recently ending her marriage to husband Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) following an affair. Despite playing one of Corrie's biggest characters, Kate, 47, largely keeps out of the spotlight.The star has, however, been open about her personal health struggles in a bid to help other women, and has spoken out about suffering from endometriosis on a handful of occasions.