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Coronation Street star's defiant message to fans amid 'fury' over soap exit
Coronation Street actress Sue Devaney has spoken out for the first time after it was confirmed her character Debbie Webster would be killed off in a devastating storyline

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Emmerdale's Amy Walsh was kept in the dark over character's life-changing twist
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh has spoken out on a big twist for her character Tracy Metcalfe, but it turns out she was also kept in the dark over the storyline to begin with


Emmerdale fans 'rumble' Brenda Walker's reason for not returning after cruise
Emmerdale's Brenda Walker left the village in Friday's episode after Cathy Hope's betrayal, as actress Lesley Dunlop made her exit from the ITV soap for good

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Emmerdale fans 'work out' John Sugden's murder victim - and they died before Nate
Emmerdale fans are convinced that John Sugden buried his first murder victim in the lake before he killed Nate Robinson, with a clue suggesting who it could be


Grace star John Simm gives heartbreaking update on Cleo storyline
The Roy Grace star opened up on season 5


James D'Arcy's exit and replacement as Cassian Pewe in Grace explained
A new series of ITV's Grace is set to launch


Rakie Ayola's departure as Alison Vosper from ITV's Grace explained
Grace will be back on ITV this week for its fifth season


Cyclist suffers serious 'life-changing' injuries in Leicestershire collision
Police have made an arrest in connection with the incident


BBC EastEnders star Jake Wood's life - From rarely seen son to 20 years sober
Jake Wood will be back on our screens this weekend as he takes part in the celebrity edition of Catchphrase


Grace season 5 episode 1 cast explored as newcomer joins Line of Duty and Top Boy stars
Here’s a low-down of the cast of Grace episode Dead If You Don’t


Grace's John Simm admits he was left 'traumatised' by stunt
The lead star had opened up about the tense scene


Leicestershire's BBC Gladiators star issues 'fighting' update after premature birth of son
Zack George is known to millions as Steel in the BBC series


Police reveal 'decisive' move to tackle drug related issues in Leicester
There have been 'persistent concerns' from residents in the area


Prisoner punches guard who let him have extra time on the phone
Jerome Lee committed the attack after finally hanging up


Emmerdale fans 'rumble' why John Sugden was really 'targeting' Ella Forster
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they know why John Sugden has been 'targeting' Ella Forster


Coronation Street legend's major update on soap future after 'lack of lines'
According to Barbara Knox's Coronation Street co-star Sally Ann Matthews, the soap's long-serving actress remains "sharp as a tack" and has been eager for more lines


Decision due on hundreds of homes set for 'contaminated' factory site
Almost 300 homes could be built in a Leicestershire town if approval is given


'Libraries are more important than ever' say readers amid proposed £2 million cuts
Others are wondering 'where does all the money go?'


Flats plan emerges for former garage on edge of Leicestershire town centre
'Sympathetic' flat are promised for vacant site


'Deeply affecting' award-winning play about dementia coming to Curve
In Other Words will only be in Leicester for a short time
