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She shot to fame playing Brookside’s Lindsey Corkhill in the 90s, then became a TV presenter, a pop star, a radio DJ, an M&S model and even a West End star. But Claire Sweeney’s new role in Coronation Street as Tyrone Dobbs’ long lost mum Cassandra is Claire’s favourite role to date. Claire’s character Cassandra doesn’t make her debut until Wednesday (28 June), but Claire already thinks she’s done the best work of her career.

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Claire Sweeney - 'I had a baptism of fire on Coronation Street, this role is life-changing'

Claire Sweeney was over the moon to win a dream part on her favourite TV soap Coronation Street on her birthday - and then she got a gift of a scene with Dame Maureen Lipman. Claire is playing Cassandra Plummer, the long-lost mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and the estranged daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Dame Maureen Lipman) and has been a fan of the soap her whole life. She makes her debut on Wednesday 28th June.

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Coronation Street viewers left baffled by Roy Cropper scene as he heads to hospital

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Coronation Street fans fear the worst with Roy 'exit' as he suffers health scare

Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is inching his way towards a devastating exit, according to fans of the soap. Portrayed by David Neilson since 1995, the mild-mannered Roy's Rolls café owner has spent much of his recent screen time in severe discomfort - holding onto his chest and complaining of pains. At one point he even had to stop dancing with Evelyn Plummer, before heading home and fearfully ringing the doctor.

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ITV Coronation Street fans say 'don't even think about it' over Roy Cropper health scare

Coronation Street fans have demanded 'don't even think about it' as they saw the latest stage in Roy Cropper's health scare. Earlier this week in the ITV soap, concerns were sparked for Weatherfield's legendary resident when he was seen pulling out of his Salsa class with pal Evelyn Plummer.

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ITV Coronation Street fans work out what's happening with Roy and it's 'not looking good'

Coronation Street fans have said it's 'not looking good' as they fear for Roy Cropper. Weatherfield's legendary resident was seen pulling out of his Salsa class with pal Evelyn Plummer during Monday night's trip to the cobbles (April 17) as he simply told her: "I have to go, I'm sorry".

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Dancing On Ice fans go wild as Corrie's Roy Cropper star appears and drops spoiler

Dancing On Ice's Mollie Gallagher was supported by her Coronation Street co-star David Neilson on Sunday's show. The 73 year old Roy Cropper actor was interviewed in the audience by host Holly Willoughby, where she highlighted his good-luck charm after Nina Lucas star Mollie, 25, racked up her highest score of the series yet.

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Dancing On Ice fans go wild as Corrie icon Roy Cropper appears and drops a spoiler

Coronation Street fans were in meltdown as they saw a soap icon in the Dancing On Ice audience. As the celebs took to the ice for Props Week actor David Neilson, who plays Corrie's Roy Cropper, was there to cheer on his co-star Mollie Gallagher during Props Week.

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Paige Turley cuts a stylish figure in thigh high boots in Manchester

Paige Turley looked incredible as she posed on the red carpet at Jersey Boys at the Manchester Opera house on Wednesday. The former Love Island winner donned a black Balenciaga T-shirt dress and draped a long dark coat over her shoulders. The beauty flashed her toned legs in a pair of towering black leather thigh high boots as she beamed for snaps.

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Real life of ITV Corrie's Roy Cropper actor David Neilson including rarely seen wife and personal story behind iconic shopping bag

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that David Neilson is a legend of Coronation Street. The actor has spent an incredible 27 years playing the ITV's soap's much-loved Roy Cropper. The cafe owner made his debut on the cobbles back in July 1995.

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ITV Coronation Street's Millie Gibson shows off gorgeous autumnal look as she dines 'with the dead' in co-star reunion

Millie Gibson looked worlds away from her Coronation Street character as she showed off her new autumnal look. The actress is still currently appearing as Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap but has already filmed her exit and spent her last day on the famous cobbles.

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Coronation Street viewers emotional after spotting Ukraine tribute on ITV soap

Coronation Street viewers were left emotional after they spotted what they thought was a touching tribute to Ukraine on the ITV soap. On Monday night, ITV viewers saw Elle Mulvaney's character Amy Barlow trying to convince her grandfather Ken Barlow (William Roache) to give her the inheritance that her late grandmother, Deidre (Anne Kirkbride) left her before she passed away.

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ITV Coronation Street's Adam Barlow star admits he has considered quitting over playing 'same scenes'

Corrie's Sam Roberton has admitted he's thought about 'hanging up his suit' as solicitor Adam Barlow.

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Coronation Street character 'single-headedly saves Christmas'

Coronation Street fans were delighted after being given the 'best Christmas present ever' as favourite Roy Cropper made a surprise return to the cobbles.

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Dumfries and Galloway's only gliding club launches fundraising appeal after Storm Arwen destroys shed

The region’s only gliding club has been left counting the cost of Storm Arwen.

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Coronation Street's Roy Cropper actor David Neilson 'confirms ITV soap exit'

Coronation Street actor David Neilson has appeared to confirm he's left the soap for good after dramatic scenes which saw his character Roy leave the show. Fans were left in an emotional state last week during Wednesday's episode as Roy Cropper left the ITV soap's cobbles in emotional scenes, which left viewers wondering if he was leaving the show for good or not.

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Corrie's Roy actor David Neilson addresses exit after fans spotted hope for return

He is part of the furniture in Weatherfield but Roy Cropper made a shock exit from the cobbles last week.

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Coronation Street's David Neilson details heartbreaking reason Roy Cropper carries bag

Coronation Street actor David Neilson has opened up about a habit of his on-screen character, Roy Cropper.The star, 72, has featured in the ITV soap since 1995, becoming known for carrying a bag around with him, and he has now opened up to explain the significance of the item.The star is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy in the fictional town of Weatherfield, which he has played for over 25 years.Neilson's character is rarely seen without a shopping bag with keys strapped to the handles.The ITV favourite has finally opened up on the heartbreaking reason about why it features so heavily in the programme.The star explained that he has an emotional link to the item following the death of his mother before he joined the show.Neilson

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Corrie fans can't believe what they're hearing as Roy Cropper reveals why he's quit the street

Coronation Street fans were stunned to see Weatherfield legend Roy Cropper exit the cobbles after 26 years.

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Corrie viewers furious as Roy Cropper leaves street after decades and abandons niece Nina in heartbreaking exit

Coronation Street fans were stunned when dependable Roy Cropper walked out on his niece Nina Lucas in heartbreaking scenes.

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Corrie fans 'won't have it' after Roy Cropper's shock exit is teased

Coronation Street fans have already aired their thoughts on the possibility of a soap icon leaving the street.

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