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Sair Khan, who plays Alya Nazir in the ITV soap, has announced her return to work following the birth of her first child

Coronation Street

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Coronation Street favourite reveals return to ITV soap after lengthy absence

Kate hopes to return to public duties now that her chemotherapy has come to an end

Kate hopes to return to public duties now that her chemotherapy has come to an end

Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message as she finishes chemotherapy

Cricket and Top Gear star, Freddie Flintoff has landed a new job as England Lions head coach.

Cricket and Top Gear star, Freddie Flintoff has landed a new job as England Lions head coach.

Freddie Flintoff

Freddie Flintoff lands new job as ex Top Gear host calls show 'dangerous'

Vernon Kay excited to come home - and says festival will be great for Northwest

Helen Flanagan breaks down in tears while addressing ‘throuple’ rumours with David Haye

Helen Flanagan breaks down in tears while addressing ‘throuple’ rumours with David Haye

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Helen Flanagan breaks down while addressing ‘throuple’ rumours with David Haye

Alex Bain will star in Cinderella, at King George's Hall

Alex Bain will star in Cinderella, at King George's Hall

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Ex-Corrie star coming home to Blackburn for next big acting performance

Brian May posted a video giving a health update on YouTube

Brian May posted a video giving a health update on YouTube

Queen guitarist Sir Brian May says he suffered a stroke

‘I never ever cheated on Jane and that is what is tearing me to pieces'

‘I never ever cheated on Jane and that is what is tearing me to pieces'

Jeremy Kyle 'egged on' audience to boo TV show guest who died days later

Sir Ian McKellen has provided his fans with an update after he fell from a stage in June

Sir Ian McKellen has provided his fans with an update after he fell from a stage in June

Sir Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen gives update on his acting future after stage fall

Holly Willoughby stepped down as co-host of This Morning after 14 years in October 2023.

Holly Willoughby stepped down as co-host of This Morning after 14 years in October 2023.

Cat Deeley reveals 'classy' act from Holly Willoughby after taking This Morning job

Pop icon Mel B joined thousands of people in Blackpool to switch on the seaside resort's famous illuminations.

Pop icon Mel B joined thousands of people in Blackpool to switch on the seaside resort's famous illuminations.

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Thousands watch pop icon Mel B switch on Blackpool illuminations

Fatman Scoop was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut in the US on Friday (August 30).

Fatman Scoop was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut in the US on Friday (August 30).

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies aged 53 after collapsing on stage

See how much each of The Voice UK judges (and host Emma Willis) are worth.

See how much each of The Voice UK judges (and host Emma Willis) are worth.

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How much are the judges on The Voice UK worth as the ITV show returns?

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical, starring Diana Vickers, is coming to the West End

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical, starring Diana Vickers, is coming to the West End

Play starring former X Factor star coming to West End after Fringe success

AJ Odudu and Will Best are urging you to get voting

AJ Odudu and Will Best are urging you to get voting

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Blackburn presenter urges public to vote after show nominated for NTA

Sid Eudy, in a picture released by WWE to mark his death

Sid Eudy, in a picture released by WWE to mark his death

Wrestler stabbed in infamous hotel stand-off dies at 63

Steve Pemberton (pictured) says Paul Woodward’s (inset) documentary, which was inspired by the support he and his family received from Derian House Children’s Hospice during the short life of his son, Kalel, is “deeply moving

Steve Pemberton (pictured) says Paul Woodward’s (inset) documentary, which was inspired by the support he and his family received from Derian House Children’s Hospice during the short life of his son, Kalel, is “deeply moving

Steve Pemberton

Blackburn actor says documentary about hospices will ‘warm hearts of nation’

Jess Glynn will be performing at Accrington Cricket Club on Saturday 21 September

Jess Glynn will be performing at Accrington Cricket Club on Saturday 21 September

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Here's when 'Phase 2' tickets to see Jess Glynne go on sale

The body of Mike Lynch has been formally identified as one of the bodies recovered from the Sicily superyacht sinking

The body of Mike Lynch has been formally identified as one of the bodies recovered from the Sicily superyacht sinking

Police confirm millionaire Mike Lynch has been found dead off Sicily coast

Did you watch Paddy McGuinness on GMB this morning?

Did you watch Paddy McGuinness on GMB this morning?

Freddie Flintoff

Paddy McGuinness opens up about Freddie Flintoff's TV return after Top Gear crash

The £1 coin is one of eight designs ranging from the 1p to the £2.

The £1 coin is one of eight designs ranging from the 1p to the £2.

King Charles III

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First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?

DJ Jo Whiley coming to this Lancs music venue to broadcast radio show

Helen Flanagan is 'looking for a DILF' on Celebs Go Dating

Helen Flanagan is 'looking for a DILF' on Celebs Go Dating

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‘This MILF needs a DILF’ – Helen Flanagan to appear on Celebs Go Dating tonight

The daily Il Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported that the vessel had mostly British passengers on board,

The daily Il Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported that the vessel had mostly British passengers on board,

Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks

Cheryl Fergison (Ian West/PA)

Cheryl Fergison (Ian West/PA)

Ex-EastEnders star heading to Blackpool for one-off stage show

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

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Boxer Tommy Fury breaks silence on split with Molly-Mae Hague

Olly Marmon was due to marry Union J singer Jaymi Hensley later this year

Olly Marmon was due to marry Union J singer Jaymi Hensley later this year

Fiancé of X-Factor star Jaymi Hensley dies after falling from hotel window

Co-creator Ruth Jones had previously denied rumours of a return.

Co-creator Ruth Jones had previously denied rumours of a return.

Gavin and Stacey

James Corden issues important filming update on Gavin and Stacey final episode

The Switch-On ceremony, which is a free, will take place on the Tower Festival Headland on Friday 30 August.

The Switch-On ceremony, which is a free, will take place on the Tower Festival Headland on Friday 30 August.

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Pop icon and Spice Girl to switch on Blackpool illuminations

Helen Flanagan ‘let the psycho out’ after seeing pictures of a woman her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair (right) had been seeing, after they had separated

Helen Flanagan ‘let the psycho out’ after seeing pictures of a woman her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair (right) had been seeing, after they had separated

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Helen Flanagan ‘let the psycho out’ after making discovery about ex on iPad

The Elite 6 tournament took place at Witton Park Arena 3g pitches and attracted teams from across the borough.

The Elite 6 tournament took place at Witton Park Arena 3g pitches and attracted teams from across the borough.

Star footballer, supercars and horses bring touch of glamour to tournament

Diana Vickers' I Wish You Well performance was hit by power cuts

Diana Vickers' I Wish You Well performance was hit by power cuts

Edinburgh Fringe

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Diana Vickers' musical cancelled after power cut hits Edinburgh Fringe

Freddie is back on the road

Freddie is back on the road

He's back! Freddie Flintoff takes youngsters on Indian tour after horror crash

AJ Odudu and Will Best will return as Big Brother hosts

AJ Odudu and Will Best will return as Big Brother hosts

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Blackburn woman announces return as Big Brother host as new logo unveiled

Camilla Ainsworth and Sam Jackson were stranded at Alton Towers after losing their car keys

Camilla Ainsworth and Sam Jackson were stranded at Alton Towers after losing their car keys

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Blackburn woman and Love Island star stuck at Alton Towers after losing key on Rita

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Helen Flanagan hits back at online trolls after cruel comments about lips

Huw Edwards has been charged

Huw Edwards has been charged

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with having indecent images of children

Molly Robbins has collaborated with Costa

Molly Robbins has collaborated with Costa

Real or cake? TV baker’s incredibly lifelike Costa cup will keep you guessing

Anne Marie (right) and Grace Davies (left)at BST Hyde Park

Anne Marie (right) and Grace Davies (left)at BST Hyde Park

Pictures as former X-Factor star meets Anne Marie after huge performance

Steve Pemberton and an Inside No.9 script

Steve Pemberton and an Inside No.9 script

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Blackburn Benidorm star fetches £30K after raffling off ‘priceless’ memorabilia

Jordan North is appealing for Clarets fans to help Lucy Wright

Jordan North is appealing for Clarets fans to help Lucy Wright

Jordan North ask footy fans to help girl, 14, with rare and aggressive cancer

University of Central Lancashire Honorary Fellow Steve Pemberton

University of Central Lancashire Honorary Fellow Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

BAFTA-winning Blackburn actor ‘proud to come home’ for honorary fellowship

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Helen Flanagan 'wows' fans in £800 leopard print dress for Celebs Go Dating

Blackburn’s Steve Pemberton joins Greg Davies’ The Cleaner

Blackburn’s Steve Pemberton joins Greg Davies’ The Cleaner

Blackburn actor Steve Pemberton to join Greg Davies in comedy show

Corrie's Julie Hesmondhalgh helps SAVE Oldham theatre from closure

Corrie's Julie Hesmondhalgh helps SAVE Oldham theatre from closure

East Lancs Coronation Street star helps SAVE historic theatre from closure

Unlike many politicians, Sir Keir Starmer was not born into a life of privilege.

Unlike many politicians, Sir Keir Starmer was not born into a life of privilege.

How rich is Sir Keir Starmer and how did he make his fortune?

Keir reportedly also owns seven acres of land in Surrey next to his childhood home, which he inherited in 1996.

Keir reportedly also owns seven acres of land in Surrey next to his childhood home, which he inherited in 1996.

Sir Keir Starmer

Where does Sir Keir Starmer live? Our prime minister with very famous neighbours

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Blackburn actor to be praised with honorary fellowship in Lancashire

Dave Fishwick speaks out on Strictly Come Dancing appearance

Dave Fishwick speaks out on Strictly Come Dancing appearance

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East Lancs Netflix star breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing appearance

Jason Manford (left) is tipped to star in a musical based on the life of Dave Fishwick (right)

Jason Manford (left) is tipped to star in a musical based on the life of Dave Fishwick (right)

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Bank of Dave to be turned into musical – and Jason Manford tipped to star

Dick and Angel Strawbridge outside their chateau (PA)

Dick and Angel Strawbridge outside their chateau (PA)

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Popular TV duo set for Blackburn arrival this October

Pakistani cricket superstar, Shaheen Shah Afridi made a surprise visit to Blackburn

Pakistani cricket superstar, Shaheen Shah Afridi made a surprise visit to Blackburn

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Cricket superstar makes surprise appearance at Blackburn restaurant

Grace Davies to support Shania Twain after competition win

Grace Davies to support Shania Twain after competition win

X Factor star ‘beyond ecstatic’ to support Shania Twain after competition win

Businessman reveals how to protect your life savings amid phone swiping crisis