Why is Dawn Ward not on the Real Housewives of Cheshire?

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For the latest Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here She has been at the heart of all the action on The Real Housewives of Cheshire for almost seven years - but Dawn Ward won't be returning for series 13 of the show.

Interiors and property guru Dawn made the shock announcement that she was quitting the show in December. The 47-year-old confirmed that she will no longer appear on the reality show as she plans to concentrate on projects with her family - and has since revealed she is to become a grandma for the first time.

Dawn has been part of the hit ITVBe programme since its inception in 2015, along with her husband, ex-footballer Ashley Ward and their four daughters.