Fire on the streets of Weatherfield!

The first shots of the Coronation Street fire that will take down the Rovers Return have been unveiled.
The blaze can be seen glowing over the roofs of the famous terraced houses as the scene is filmed for the explosive episode.
The heated storyline will see the death of Sunita Alahan played by Shobna Gulati.

Fire on the streets of Weatherfield! The Rovers Return goes up in flames new Corrie scenes

However, the fallen character is suspected to be the arsonist after her sordid affair with Karl Munro comes to an end.

Karl - played by John Michie -  is the ex-partner of Stella Price, the landlord of the famous public house.
Show insiders have revealed that key characters will risk their lives trying to save those trapped inside as the iconic Street pub is left 'utterly devastated'.

Landmark: The Rovers Return is one of the most famous pubs in British television

Hellish: The blaze can be seen glowing over roofs of the famous terraced houses as the scene is filmed for the explosive episode.

Aerial view: A shot of the Manchester skyline shows the fire engulfing the Rovers Return

Blazing inferno: Stella Price can be seen being rescued from the pub by locals who rest a ladder up against the wall to retrieve her from the burning building 

Another Price to get a shock, will be Stella's mother Gloria who finds out her wealthy lover is secretly married.
Coronation Street's Gloria Price will be left stunned when she discovers her late wealthy lover had a secret wife.
Sue Johnston returns to the role, and finds herself confronted with rug seller Eric Babbage's estranged wife Dorris who arrives to claim her inheritance.
In scenes to be screened in March, Gloria is seen saying: 'Eric was honest with me. He never even mentioned you. I can't believe this. Why didn't you get a divorce?'

Night shot: The stars of the ITV1 soap were hard at work shooting the action-packed scenes on Wednesday night

Upcoming drama: The scenes will be screened on the soap in March

Fallen: The heated storyline will see the death of Sunita Alahan played by Shobna Gulati.

Culprit: Sunita is suspected to be the arsonist after her sordid affair with Karl Munro comes to an end

To which Dorris replies: 'He was too tight for that. He thought I would cop for the lot if we got a divorce. Which is just as well now he's gone to that great vinyl flooring warehouse in the sky because I'll cop the lot anyway.'
Johnson returns to the show 30 years after she played the minor role of bookmaker's wife Mrs Chadwick, who is very different from the characters she played in Brookside and The Royle Family.
'She's very straight-talking and just doesn't care what she says and to whom she says it,' the actress said, 'she's the sort of person who takes pride in shooting from the hip. It never wins her any friends but she's clearly not bothered about that.'
'She wastes no time in ruffling feathers when she arrives in Weatherfield, which she thinks is a dump. As well as being blunt to the point of rudeness, she's also a terrible flirt which is terrific fun and a great combination to play.' Johnson continued.

Bye bye: Shobna has quit after eight years on the soap

Coronation Street bosses issue anti-homophobia memo

Coronation Street bosses have had to issue an anti-homophobia memo around the set of the Manchester-based soap opera.
This is after 'several recent instances' of remarks were heard around the set and studio.
Both the cast and crew have been reminded that ITV takes these issues of abuse very seriously.

Contemptuous Street: ITV bosses issue warning against homophobia on the soap set 

The memo, was printed in the Sunday Mirror and stated: 'We have just been made aware of several recent instances of homophobic remarks being made on the studio floor.

 

'We are sure that the vast majority of people working on Coronation Street find such behaviour unacceptable but we'd like to make it absolutely clear that this is completely unacceptable to us, and to the company as a whole.
'ITV has a bullying and harassment policy which clearly states that such behaviour made lead to disciplinary proceedings.'

Inconsiderate: As gay actor Antony Cotton a favourite with viewers, this new warning should come as a shock both to the viewers and the cast of the famed soap.

The notice was put up for all to see in three different locations on the the Corrie set with the soap's spokeswoman adding that the message was meant as a "reminder to everybody'.
The spokeswoman said: 'ITV takes the feelings of all employees extremely seriously.
'It was felt that this message should be put up as a reminder to everybody.'
The warning  - signed by senior producers Kieran Roberts, Stuart Blackburn and Robbie Sandison - comes despite the show featuring homosexual relationships within the Coronation Street narrative.
And with gay actor Antony Cotton a favourite with viewers, this new warning should shock both the viewers and the cast of the famed soap.

All concerned: The notice was put up for all to see in three different locations on the the Corrie set with the soap's spokeswoman adding that the message was meant as a 'reminder to everybody'

'Me and my gorgeous girl'

Before being cast as feisty Michelle Connor in Coronation Street, Kym Lomas was better known for her singing as part of Hear'Say.
And it appears vocal talent runs in the family as her eldest daughter Emily sang at a charity ball on Friday night.
The mother-of-three, 36, proudly showed off her 15-year-old daughter on the red carpet as they arrived at the JD Sports Charity Ball in Manchester.

Family pride: Kym Lomas shows off her daughter Emily at the JD Sports Charity Ball in Manchester on Friday night

The soap star showed off her figure in a black velvet Topshop dress as she arrived at the bash, which she teamed with a pair of peep-toe Christian Louboutins.
Her teenage daughter looked ready for her moment in the spotlight in a black Jones & Jones dress, red heels, with her long hair backcombed.
Her famous mother tweeted: 'Me and my gorgeous girl! So proud of her singing tonight!! Go Em!! Xxx.'

Any colour as long as it's black: Kym wore black velvet

Also in attendance was Kym's Corrie co-star Alan Halsall and his wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, singer Sharleen Spiteri and ex-Emmerdale actor Danny Miller.
Emily is Kym's daughter from a previous romance with Dave Cunliffe - who is also father to her 17-year-old son David.
Meanwhile, Kym's actor husband Jamie is back in the United States looking for acting work.
He previously spent time in LA last Spring after leaving Hollyoaks for the second time in 2011.

Date night: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and wife Lucy-Jo Hudson

At the time, Kym admitted it had been 'difficult' for them being so far apart.
However, he was soon back by Kym's side with the pair marrying in Cheshire last September.
The couple started dating in summer 2008, five months after Kym left her first husband, ex-EastEnder Jack Ryder.
They sadly lost their son Archie moments after birth in February 2009, but welcomed a healthy baby girl Polly together in March 2011.

Black, white and grey: Former Emmerdale actor Danny Miller and his girlfriend

Corrie lothario Bill Roache, 80, is single again

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache is said to have split from his young girlfriend Emma Jesson.
The 80-year-old star, who plays Ken Barlow in the ITV show, has ended his two-year romance with TV weathergirl Emma, 44.
A source told The Sun: 'Emma and Bill drifted apart towards the end of last year and have made the decision to split up.

Love split: Bill Roache and Emma Jesson are said to have parted after two years of dating

'They remain good friends.'
Bill and Emma started dating in summer 2010 - over a year after his wife Sara's sudden death from a heart condition.

Last year, Bill hit the headlines for claiming he had slept with over 1,000 women during his youth.
His taste for the opposite sex led his Corrie co-stars to nickname him 'cock Roache'.

Heartbroken: Bill was devastated when his wife Sara died suddenly in 2009

In an interview with Piers Morgan, he said: 'Looking back, I didn’t know any better.
'But what I did find out is, it does not bring you happiness and it is not the way to be.'
His first marriage to Anna Cropper broke down because of his infidelity.
The couple, who had been married for 13 years, had two children together, including the actor Linus Roache.
He went to marry second wife Sara in 1978, and he tamed his womanising ways.
They were happily wed for 31 years and had two children, before she collapsed and died at their Cheshire home in February 2000.

Volatile: Bill and her Corrie co-star Anne Kirkbride are well known for Ken and Deirdre's stormy relationship

I'm A Celebrity... Don't Let Me Out Of Here !

She may not be the brightest celebrity on the box, but jungle princess Helen Flanagan showed off her perfect bikini body as she took a winter break in sunny Dubai.
The I'm A Celebrity star looked incredible in a bright pink string bikini as she pouted poolside at the Grosvenor Hotel.
And former Coronation Street Helen, 22, certainly looked like she didn't want to leave her sunshine break as she basked in the sun while back home celebrities were soaked on the EE Baftas red carpet.

At least she remembered pack her pout! Helen Flanagan puckers up poolside in Dubai 

Helen, who played Dozy Rosie in the hit ITV soap, took to Twitter to share her happiness on holiday, even wishing her followers a happy Chinese New Year on Sunday.

Ever since she left the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle, Helen has been making the most of her gorgeous curves and figure to appear in a variety of men's mags.
Her most recent photo shoot saw the soapstar cuddling up to a large teddy-bear ready for Valentine's Day but for her beach break she adopted her famous trout pout.

Basking in the sunshine: Helen showed off her perfect bikini body as she took a dip in the pool in Dubai

I'm A Celebrity... Keep Me In Here! Helen Flanagan looks a lot more settled on this tropical break

Winter sunshine: Helen looked like she had settled right into her luxury winter break 

She tweeted the photo, showcasing her new pink tinted hair as well as another more provocative image of Helen in a cropped white turtleneck top that barely managed to cover her ample chest.
Her need to post these saucy snaps, on the social networking site has led to the former Corrie star being branded a 'bimbo'.
But Helen has fought back against his label saying: 'People think that if you do sexy modelling, you're a bimbo or promiscuous - and I'm neither.

Night out! 'It all started so well. Loved my outfit': Helen Flanagan shared her date night outfit...

Messy Helen! Ms Flanagan shows just how to stay classy in Dubai

'I really, really want to finish my studies.I think it's so cool when girls are at school trying to do well and striving for the best job.'
With no known acting roles in the pipeline, getting a University or college degree may be the only option for the Manchester-born star who has only ever played the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera.

Beach bun: Helen kept her blonde locks away from her face in her trademark up-do

Does Kirsty get away with it?

It has been a storyline which gripped the nation, hapless Tyrone Dobbs being abused by his scheming girlfriend Kirsty until he is forced to flee the cobbles to escape the police.
This week Coronation Street audiences will see Tyrone, played by Alan Halsall, arrested by police after lover Fiz Stape, played by Jenny McAlpine, tips off officers.
But in a bizarre twist of fate good-natured Tyrone is jailed and forced to prove his innocence as former police officer Kirsty, played Natalie Gumede, accuses him of systematic abuse - despite her character attacking him.

Who's going down? Coronation Street bosses have filmed two separate endings to Tyrone's trial - Kirsty in handcuffs and Tyrone being convicted 

Producers have recorded two endings to the Weatherfield mechanic's trial, one which sees Tyrone being cuffed and sent down - the other, his pretty almost wife, caged for lying to the jury.
This week viewers will be shocked as Tyrone goes on the run without his curly haired lover Fiz.
But actress McAlpine told itv.com her character wants her lover to happy and feels they can't be on the run.

Liar: Will Kirsty be exposed as a liar during Tyrone's trial after she reported him to police

Free! One of the endings shows Tyrone being set free but will bosses give the hapless mechanic his happy ending

Fight! Kirsty and Fiz face up to each other as Tyrone waits to hear his fate

'Fiz has been desperately wanting to help Tyrone, but it leaves Fiz thinking, "What are we going to do now?" She wants Tyrone to be okay with Ruby and for his plan to work, but she knows it's not going to.
'Kirsty's reported him and they're going to find them. So she wants them to be happy, but they can't be happy in that situation.
'She sees that her only alternative is to shop him to the police, but she does it because she loves him… She did it for the best.'

Fiz should be sued to courtrooms by now: Filming took place last week for scenes which will air later this month

After Tyrone is arrested again the sweet-natured father is refused bail and is seen awaiting trial in prison.
In dramatic scenes set to air later this month, Kirsty is seen scrapping with Fiz outside Weatherfield Crown Court.
But viewers are unsure who is finally convicted of a crime, although it may be good news as Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache, was seen cosying up to wife Deirdre.

Court room passion: Ken Barlow and wife Deirdre have a quick kiss outside court