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A famed fish and chip shop has opened its doors in Stockport and proved an instant hit with diners.

Actress Cheryl Murray, who was best known for her role as Gail's best friend Suzie Birchall in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 71.The redheaded star was also known for her roles in the classic sitcoms Sorry! and Hi Di Hi! and the soap Emmerdale. ITV said in a statement: "We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends.

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has told fans to 'never forget' as she revealed her link to the cobbles came way before she appeared on them for herself.

Coronation Street star Jenny McAlpine has opened up about her 23 years on the ITV soap - and how her time as Fiz Brown made an impact when it came to naming her three children. The 40 year old shares three kids with husband Chris Farr, who she began dating in 2005 before tying the knot 12 years later.The couple welcomed son Albert in 2014, Hilda in 2018 and Doris last year. When appearing on Good Morning Britain to chat about her time on the ITV soap, Jenny was asked by host Kate Garraway whether she purposefully named her kids after Corrie characters.

GMB's Richard Madeley had to quickly say sorry to Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine during Monday's show after getting his facts wrong just moments into their chat. Jennie, famed for her role as Fiz on the cobbles, was on Good Morning Britain to chat about her character's latest drama, which involves the shock return of Tyrone's ex Alina and their baby son. As they welcomed Jennie via video link, Richard mentioned she'd been on the show for 27 years, but a shocked Jennie corrected him on the spot.

Fashion giant Chanel booked out one of Salford's most iconic landmarks to host a star-studded party in Manchester ahead of its eagerly anticipated fashion show.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Jennie McAlpine has welcomed her third child with husband Chris Farr and revealed their special name for their daughter.

 Jennie McAlpine, 38, has opened up about her third pregnancy, after confirming she is now six months along.The Coronation Street actress also suggested that she would be picking another baby name inspired by the popular ITV soap.Jennie is best known for playing Fiz Brown on Corrie, which she has been acting in since 2001.The soon-to-be mother of three also has a habit of naming her children after characters on the show.The soap star shares two children with husband Chris Farr, who is a restaurant manager. So far, the pair have welcomed eight-year-old son Albert and four-year-old daughter Hilda. Jennie has since proudly showed off her new baby bump, it looks like she is set to choose another sweet name inspired by her soap career. Opening up on potential names for the new arrival, Jennie admitted she doesn't think she'll be able to avoid another Corrie-linked moniker.She recalled how daughter Hilda's name had already been on her mind, but admitted that she was glad for it to be a nod to one of the show's iconic characters.She spoke in reference to series regular Hilda Ogden, who was played by the late Jean Alexander between 1964 and 1987.Asked whether she will once again be paying tribute to the show with her next baby name, she replied: "I can probably guarantee that whatever the name we choose, it will have been a character in Corrie – I don’t know how to avoid it!"Speaking to OK! Magazine, Jennie described how she and her husband were "really thrilled" by the news but confessed her kids weren't "fully surprised".The star explained how the happy news had been the best Christmas gift she could have imagined, remembering the moment she realised she was expecting again.She revealed that she and her husband took their kids

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