Grim images show vermin FEASTING on rubbish dumped in Manchester street

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has reportedly split with her boyfriend after five years. The 22-year-old actress, who plays Faye Windass on the show, had been dating model and dancer Reagan Pettman but the pair have called time on their relationship.

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan is "utterly devastated" following the loss of a long-term family member. The 27-year-old shared an update about the sudden loss of his pet dog, Frank. Jack told his 36,300 followers that his puppy had suddenly passed away on his Instagram story.

She sent fans wild back in January when she was seen on the Coronation Street cobbles for the first time in years - but fans of the ITV soap shouldn’t expect Brooke Vincent to return to the street full-time any time soon.

Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was 'glowing' as she gave fans an update on her pregnancy, admitting that meeting her baby is starting to 'feel real.'

Manchester City teenager Rico Lewis has played a key role in Pep Guardiola's side's Premier League title triumph, and his energy, ability and attitude is helping to reinvent a position.

The One Show's Alex Scott revealed a quirky story about her family on tonight's (Friday) show. Reporter Matt Allwright was visiting the world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London as part of a package.

The cost of living is biting, and it's not just in real life. It's in the soaps too - just look at the prices of Roy's Rolls on Coronation Street these days.

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has lined up a new job, following in the footsteps of her fellow soap actress Gemma Atkinson. Brooke will take over Gemma's spot presenting on Hits Radio while the on-air presenter steps away to give birth. The actress, who played Sophie Webster on the long-running ITV soap, has co-hosted specials on the radio station before but will be taking over Gemma's weekday evening 4pm-7pm show from June 5.

Manchester actress Charlotte Jordan has left her Coronation Street co-stars picking their jaws up off the floor after revealing a dramatic hair transformation that looks world's away from her on-screen character.The soap star, 27 - known for playing Wetherfield favourite Daisy Midgeley - took to Instagram this morning to show off a new hair look, having ditched her dark brunette for lighter, golden tresses. Charlotte - who is known as @charliejordanxo on Instagram - also gave widely-adored Colombian hitmaker Shakira, recognisable for her signature golden crimped hairstyle, a mention as she paid tribute to her look.

Loose Women viewers were surprised to see panellist Jane Moore overcome with cramp after an ad break on Friday (May 26). The cameras returned to the programme to see Nadia Sawalha pushing on Jane's foot on the desk.

Sam Smith is explaining why they had to abruptly end their latest show.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has been branded a 'special person' by fans as her role away from the ITV soap was uncovered. The actress, known for playing Abi Webster, took to Instagram with a snap of herself and two other women as she paid them a visit as a patron for their domestic abuse services.

Sam Smith has cancelled a number of UK shows due to a vocal injury. This follows the abrupt end to their Manchester show on Wednesday, just four songs into the set.The singer left the stage suddenly at the show on Wednesday and the venue was plunged into darkness, leaving fans in confusion.

A house on the real life Coronation Street is going up for auction next week.

Pulp have announced a surprise run of UK shows in the coming months, taking place in Manchester and London. Check out dates and ticket details below.The returning Britpop heroes are set to play their first of their summer reunion gigs in Bridlington tonight (Friday May 26), and have now added more gigs to the run – playing a huge outdoor show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on Tuesday July 4 and two intimate gigs at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July.Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Friday 2 June and will be available here.Did someone say “encore” ? Here’s a few extra Pulp shows for the current UK tour … Manchester @castlefieldbowl on 4 July, and London @EventimApollo on 28 & 29 July.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has joked even he is 'astounded' by an attribute of his on-screen character. The actor joined the ITV soap in 2014 as Billy Mayhew and he is currently in the midst of what will be his biggest storyline to date as Billy supports his partner Paul Foreman.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has detailed the real 'grief' on set as the ITV soap's Motor Neurone Disease storyline unfolds. Last month, Paul Foreman received the devastating news that he has the fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.

Major developments in Salford will now have to set out how they will deliver social value benefits by boosting the city’s economy. They will be asked to show how they are working with communities and contributing to a greener Salford, creating local jobs, and delivering social value benefits.

Police have closed Whitehall after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street. Police have arrested a man following the collision at 4.20pm this afternoon (May 25).

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden issued a moving update just hours after she shared her breast cancer diagnosis with fans. There was an outpouring of love and support when the dancer shared how she'd found a lump which has since been confirmed as stage 3 breast cancer.