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While there have been many same-sex relationships in Coronation Street, none has resulted in a wedding – until now. In 2011, Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) made it down the aisle but left Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson) in the church, and in 2019 poor Rana Nazir (Bhavna Limbachia) died on the day she was supposed to marry Kate Connor (Faye Brookes). Now, Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) are about to tie the knot.

Coronation Street lads Colson Smith, Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price were spotted out and about in the Manchester sunshine while on a break from filming this week. Famed for playing police officer Craig Tinker, 23 year old Colson sported a mint green T-shirt and grey shorts; David Platt star Jack, 35, kicked back in a red and white Hawaiian-style shirt with rolled-up black jeans, and Nick Tilsley's Ben, 51, opted for an all-black wardrobe as temperatures soared across England. An unknown baseball-capped pal - possibly a Corrie crew member - joined them as the soap trio chilled out at a park table.

Coronation Street's finest Andy Whyment, Claire Sweeney, Peter Ash, Daniel Brocklebank, Sally Carman and Joe Duttine boarded a train from Manchester down to London together this morning, in anticipation of the glitzy NTA's. Shorts and T-shirts were the order of the day in the smiling group shot uploaded to Kirk Sutherland star Andy's Instagram account, with several of his pals resharing the same image on their respective Stories.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has got fans feeling emotional again as he was seen alongside his co-star. The actor took to Instagram with a snap of himself and Peter Ash taken before they filmed their recently-aired scenes which left viewers of the ITV soap 'bawling'.

Sarah Platt’s (Tina O’Brien) desperate to save her marriage in Coronation Street, but disaster strikes when she’s rushed to hospital. At the start of the week, Sarah’s on edge after receiving more missed calls from Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths). She’s also unnerved by Adam Barlow’s (Sam Robertson) cagey behaviour but Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) tells her not to worry, Adam’s just planning a surprise gender reveal party.

Coronation Street fans will be on the edge of their seat tonight as spoilers show there could be a lovers tiff between couple Paul and Billy. When Paul's friends and family help to raise money to help him with his motor neurone disease at a chilli eating competition, everything seems in good spirits as he joins Dev, Chesney and Shona. As Gemma reminds everyone to give generously, the event appears to be a success and, after counting the money, Bernie hands a touched Paul £800.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has hinted at the potential end of Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew's relationship in the long-running soap.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has both stunned and delighted fans as he revealed that his real-life mum appeared in the soap. The actor is currently winning praise for her portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap.

It's only been four years since Bernie Winter arrived in Weatherfield, but it's fair to say she's a favourite among Coronation Street fans. Jane Hazlegrove took on the role in 2019. At the time, the character was described as an 'old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit'.

During Monday's episode of Coronation Street, Gemma Winter lit up the aisle as she married sweetheart Chesney Brown, but the day was overshadowed by some tragic news and an emotional ending.The bride's twin brother Paul Foreman, played by Peter Ash, is dying from motor neurone disease (MND) and previously attempted to start an argument with Gemma in a bid to avoid the wedding and hide his condition. Viewers tuned in to watch the wedding episode, which saw Paul adamant at the start that he couldn't make his sister's wedding, despite being the one to walk her down the aisle.

Coronation Street's Paul Foreman star, Peter Ash, has praised his real-life cousin Will Ash's "great work" on Emmerdale. Peter, 38, is related to Caleb Milligan star, Will, 46, who first made his debut on the rival ITV soap over Christmas. Currently both cousins are part of huge storylines with Peter's character Paul recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in heartbreaking scenes.

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.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has been praised and flooded with 'thank you' messages as he documented a new challenge he has taken on following his on-screen character's diagnosis.

Coronation Street fans have been left fearing for Paul Foreman after his latest money-making attempt was foiled by his friend Dee-Dee Bailey. Viewers of the ITV soap have watched the builder struggling after devastatingly learning that he has Motor Neurone Disease.

Coronation Street mirrored the thoughts of a nation on Wednesday, as Paul Foreman and Steve McDonald fumed over hospital parking prices. In two concurrent scenes, Paul received a devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease from a doctor, while Steve was visiting his daughter Amy Barlow, who'd drank a full bottle of vodka as a way of numbing the pain of her recent rape ordeal. "Some people die within three years, others live longer," the nurse explained to Paul.

Coronation Street spoiler video reveals the moment doctors tell Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) what they suspect may be causing his symptoms. Paul has been struggling to grip ever since being knocked over by Carla Barlow (Alison King) in the Underworld van, though it was later revealed that the accident was not the cause of his symptoms. After undergoing several tests, Paul returns to the neurologist in the new video, who tells him that she would like him to see a Neuro-muscular specialist to confirm her suspicions.

Coronation Street fans have said they are 'absolutely devastated' after seeing an on-screen couple pose for a 'happily ever after' snap. Peter Ash and Daniel Brocklebank were all smiles behind the scenes on the ITV soap as they posed for the camera at what should have been Daniel Osbourne and Daisy Midgeley's wedding.

Coronation Street fans were left devastated after spoilers revealed that Paul Foreman's ill health will lead to an awful diagnosis. The ITV soap will be exploring the challenges faced by the character, and those around him, in the coming months as he's diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Coronation Street fans think that there will be justice for Roy Cropper after 'working out' the real reason for Cerberus' tragic death. The tears were flowing for viewers of the ITV soap earlier this week when they watched Evelyn Plummer having to say a heartbreaking goodbye to her trusty companion.

Coronation Street fans have shared their upset after learning that Paul Foreman will receive a devastating diagnosis which will eventually lead to his death. It has been revealed by the ITV soap that Paul will be diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), which is a life-shortening illness.

Coronation Street actor Peter Ash is set to be at the centre of a motor neurone disease (MND) storyline and has shared his determination to "get it right" In a first for Corrie, much-loved character Paul Foreman (played by Peter) will be diagnosed with the terminal life-shortening illness and the storyline will follow the progression of the disease. Following weeks of speculation about what is causing the character’s clumsiness, Friday’s episode will see the builder referred to a specialist, before being given a diagnosis of MND in April.

Coronation Street fans were left fearing for Paul Foreman after he was knocked down by Carla Connor in the Underworld van after she was secretly drugged with LSD by serial killer Stephen Reid. Paul was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital but was soon back home with his arm in a sling.

“The Runaway” by Nick Petrie (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)Long haul trucker Roy Wiley is handsome and charming, so when he stops at a gas station in dreary Coldwater, Montana, the lonely 19-year-old girl working behind the counter begs him to take her with him.But Wiley is not what he seems. Months later, Helene Johansen finds herself pregnant and married to the murderous leader of a gang professional thieves.

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direct to your inboxCoronation Street bosses are lining up the first gay wedding in the soap's 60 year history.Corrie favourite Daniel Brocklebank, who plays archdeacon Billy Mayhew, says his character would be one of the grooms.

Last year Peter Ash won Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards.The star beat the likes of EastEnders’ Max Bowden, Hollyoaks’ Imran Adams and Emmerdale’s Jurell Carter to take home the top prize. But who exactly is this rising star? Here is everything you need to know...

direct to your inboxCorrie actor Peter Ash has hit back after Russell T Davis claimed only gay actors should play gay roles. Russell, the TV creator, producer and writer behind the Manchester-based series Queer as Folk, Doctor Who and Years and Years, which was also set in Manchester, explained why he only casts gay actors in the role of gay characters in an interview with the Radio Times.

Katie McGlynn and Peter Ash did Coronation Street proud last week when they scooped top gongs at the National Television Awards last week. Peter, who won the Newcomer award, is a great addition to Corrie.