Emmerdale teasers as couple rocked by sick baby news, life-changing accident and a special episode

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The year feels like it’s barely begun but there’s plenty of action on the cards for the residents of Emmerdale - and even a sprinkling of wedding bells.

Changes are afoot at the ITV soap with producer Kate Brooks having switched sides to join Coronation Street as its new producer following Iain MacLeod’s promotion to oversee both long-running shows as Executive Producer for Continuing Drama.

But that’s not slowed things down over in the fictional Yorkshire village and producer Laura Shaw has teased several upcoming storylines - including a new arrival, a baby’s heartbreaking diagnosis and there’s ’medical jeopardy’ that impacts two families. READ MORE: Coronation Street star says 'he's innocent' as Roy Cropper charged with murder and new details released Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link First up, there's set to be a new arrival in the village as acclaimed actress Christine Tremarco has joined the cast of Emmerdale and is due to make her debut on screen later this month.

Christine will be playing the character of Rose, who is known to Kim Tate’s husband, Will, played by Dean Andrews. Bolshy and boisterous, Rose has recently been living in Benidorm and her arrival is sure to cause a stir when Will fails to mention her to Kim, played by Claire King.