Coronation Street star swaps cobbles for catwalk in huge career change after sleeping on friends' floors

This is the stunning farm shop praised by a Coronation Street star for its "incredible quality and value". Albion Farm Shop in Delph, Oldham, offers panoramic views across Saddleworth and beyond and inside boasts an array of fresh local produce.

Soap star Bill Roache, famed for his role on Coronation Street, is facing bankruptcy after HMRC filed a petition against him. It is understood Roache, 91, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since 1960, is the highest-paid member of the cast, earning around £250,000 a year.

Everyone loves a what if, us especially. We all like to dream about the greatest projects never made, right? Well, here’s one more to add to that pile.

Coronation Street's talented twin actors, Liam and Connor Mccheyne, who play Dylan Wilson on the show, have been showered with lots of love and support on their recent personal milestone. Liam, who returned as Dylan full-time in July 2022 after sharing the role with his brother from 2011 - 2012, is at the centre of some interesting plots as his character deals with school bully Mason. While Liam returned to acting, his brother Connor has decided to swap acting for a career in cricket and often shares glimpses into his cricketing career on his Instagram page.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled by a Coronation Street newcomer on Tuesday night's episode, which saw Ella Forster's growing friendship with Mandy Dingle continue. Ella is portrayed by Paula Lane, who soap fans will remember as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street. Paula was a major player on the Cobbles from 2010 to 2016 until her character was tragically killed off in the street by Clayton Gibbs - Shona Ramsey's son.

Christine McGuinness has jokingly shared her 'hope' as her secret project with a Coronation Street star has been unveiled. The media personality and autism campaigner teased filming with the ITV soap's Colson Smith last year.

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson chose a very different career path after turning his back on acting and exiting the ITV soap in 2005. Sean, 58, played Martin Platt in the soap from 1985 until 2005, and was involved in some big storylines including his marriage to Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and becoming dad to David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd).

Boyzone's Keith Duffy and his wife Lisa Smith are calling it quits after 25 years of marriage, a new source has claimed. The singer, 49, is said to have moved out of their £1.15million Dublin home just before Christmas, with The Mirror reporting that the couple have since stopped following each other on social media too. The split has reportedly left Keith feeling heartbroken, as the source revealed: "It has come as a shock to everyone.

Millie Gibson is set to be replaced as Doctor Who's companion in future series of the BBC sci-fi show.The former Coronation Street star Millie appeared in her first episode alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in the Christmas Special last month. However it has now been revealed that Millie will be replaced as the Doctor's sidekick by actress Varada Seethu in Ncuti's second series in the leading role.The decision by showrunner Russell T Davies to write out Millie, who plays orphan Ruby Sunday, was made last year after filming on her first run ended.

Emmerdale fans have been casting their verdict on newcomer Ella as Paula Lane made her debut in the Dales. The actress has joined the ITV soap eight years after leaving Coronation Street where she played Kylie Platt.

Fans and friends of a talented Manchester guitarist have raised thousands in his name after a horror car crash earlier this week left him hospitalised. Tributes to the punk musician Miles Livingstone-Todd praised his character and his kindness, with one person calling him "the nicest bloke in hardcore."

Coronation Street's Simon Gregson has been selling his old furniture to help him pay off a tax bill, it has been reported.The 49 year old actor, who has played the role of Steve McDonald on the ITV soap since 1989, allegedly owes HMRC £100,000. In addition to the large tax bill, reports also say that Simon owes money to Coutts Bank for a COVID bounce-back loan. Due to this further debt, it's thought that the soap star owes a substantial amount of money, equating to £165,000 in total.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has joked she's a 'mess' as she returned to work following the Christmas and New Year break. The actress was back on the Salford-based set this week after an interesting end to 2023 and the start of 2024 for her on-screen character.

Coronation Street star Sair Khan has asked her fans to wish her and her partner 'luck' as they take on a challenge before they become first-time parents. The actress revealed last month that she is pregnant with her first child.

Coronation Street star Lisa George appears to have subtly hit back at reports she's set to quit the show as she returned to work. The actress took to social media to share a snap from her dressing room on her first day back since the Christmas and New Year break.

Former Coronation Street star Paula Lane has shared how she thinks she may have 'manifested' her new role in Emmerdale as she admits the gap between her two soap roles wasn't on purpose. The actress will first be seen in the Dales as the ITV soap's newcomer Ella next week.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Harrison Ford is set to receive the Career Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 14. Considered one of the greatest movie stars of his generation, Ford has had roles in many of the biggest blockbusters in history, making an indelible impact.

The Traitors star Aaron Evans will star in First Dates as he searches for romance.The news comes after the 25-year-old, who found fame after winning the first UK series of BBC's The Traitors, revealed a career change. Aaron previously won the reality TV show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, alongside Meryl Williams and Hannah Byczkowski.The three winners took home their share of the £101,050 prize, walking away with £33,000 each.

Simon Gregson is one of Coronation Street’s longest running actors. He portrays Steve McDonald - who is infamous for his love of weddings and short-term marriages. However, in real life, he enjoys a loving marriage with his wife, Emma Gleave.

Sarah Willingham, the entrepreneur, investor, and now TV star, took part in two series of the much loved business show Dragon's Den between 2015 and 2016.The 50 year old landed the role of one of the 'Dragons,' in which "budding entrepreneurs, inventors and small businessmen pitch their ideas, with real cash to invest." While Sarah only appeared in series 13 and 14, she made a huge impact on the show, which helped her forge an even more successful TV career. Since her two season stint, she's also appeared on Daybreak, This Morning, The Wright Stuff, Sky News, and a celebrity episode of The Chase.