Corrie star reveals they spent childhood living in a cult: 'My parents were taken advantage of'

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.

Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday with a star-studded party at Private Member's club Oswald's in London's Mayfair on Saturday April 20. It was a fantastic turnout on the night with Spice Girls, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner all attending the event to celebrate their bandmate and longtime friend's birthday. Also seen heading into the venue were actor Jason Statham and his partner and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, action star Tom Cruise and Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria.

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.

Olly Murs and wife Amelia Tank have welcomed their first baby and revealed the tot's adorable name on social media.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown has revealed a detail about her latest scenes that viewers may - or may not - have missed as she seemed to confirm she was suffering from an injury at the time of filming.

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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 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.

She shot to international stardom at the age of 12 thanks to her astonishing soprano voice, selling millions of records worldwide in a stellar career which has seen her perform for popes, princes and even presidents. But Charlotte Church’s fame came at a price. Now, as the Welsh singer-songwriter, actress, presenter and activist launches a new podcast reflecting on the people and place which shaped her, she’s revealed the dark side to her enormous early fame.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

Love Island star Dr. Alex George has revealed that he was rushed to hospital over the Easter weekend, after suffering a severe bout of tonsillitis with fevers that left him "unable to swallow". He took to Instagram to share some snaps of the A&E department he visited, as well as a sorry-looking one of himself hooked up to an IV.

Former Coronation Street star Rupert Hill has made a name in the pub world in recent years, bringing new life to old boozers, and now he has announced he is to do it again with a Chorlton institution.

Coronation Street’s newest character, Roman Cunliffe, played by Emrhys Cooper, has been causing all sorts of trouble for Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Rowan first met Leanne by chance at a hotel where he had been giving a seminar. Leanne was completely taken in by Rowan, not realising he actually is part of a cult.

Kate Garraway accidentally shared a confidential chat between her and co-host Rob Rinder on Good Morning Britain, as she revealed his fear of rabbits.The duo hosted GMB together on Friday, 29 March as they discussed Easter and the banning of selling rabbits during the holiday. Kate, 56, revealed that live bunnies would be appearing on the ITV show later and told viewers that Rob, 45, best known as Judge Rinder, has a "pathological fear" of the animals. He admitted he was hoping to "style it out" and "be calm" before Kate publicly shared his fear.