Coronation Street legend Ken Barlow is leaving the Corrie cobbles behind, upping sticks and moving to Still Waters retirement community.
Ken (William Roache) and girlfriend Claudia Colby (Rula Lenska) are moving to the living facility for a new life together, leaving number one Coronation Street for good.
On tonight's show, Ken broke some tragic news as he packed his bags – he would be leaving his pet dog behind. The little terrier, named Eccles, has been a fixture on the cobbles for years.
Ken explained that pets weren't allowed in the retirement home, meaning Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) would have to take him in instead.
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