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Do you know your Platts from your Dingles? Or how about the McQueens? Well, your in the right place! I have written various storyline spoilers, as well as reporting on live episodes. Here's a selection of news from Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Home and Away, and Neighbours. 

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STV Player acquires another soap after Brookside reruns success

STV Player has acquired another soap after recent success with Brookside reruns. The streaming service is now home to Irish serial drama Red Rock, which ran between 2015 and 2020. All 117 episodes are now available to watch for free.Set in a fictional seaside town, the series centres around the lives of officers at the local Garda station, as well as the colourful townsfolk.The first episode introduces viewers to the town's feuding families, the Kielys and the Hennessys, before new recruit Sharon...
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Emmerdale boss shares Christmas 2024 storylines

Emmerdale boss Iain MacLeod has revealed the soap's Christmas 2024 storylines. While speaking backstage at the National Television Awards on Wednesday (September 11), the executive producer teased that this could be one of the most "exciting" Christmases in the soap's history."This Christmas, there is a huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day," he said."As well as some life or death jeopardy on Christmas Day – but obviously there will be festive brilliance as we do every...
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Coronation Street's Tracy to make big decision about Tommy

Coronation Street's Tracy McDonald is set to make a big decision about Tommy Orpington. Ex-Weatherfield footballing legend Tommy returned to the soap on Christmas Day 2023, with Tracy serving him at the flower shop.The pair started sleeping together when Tommy was hired by Tracy's ex-husband Steve to do some decorating work, but they couldn't keep it secret for long.In June, Tracy left Weatherfield for a new life in Spain with Tommy. She recently returned to the...
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EastEnders to introduce new Avani romance mystery

EastEnders is set to introduce a new romance mystery for Avani Nandra-Hart. Avani and her mum Priya arrived in Walford last year to surprise her dad Ravi, who had no idea she existed. Priya and Ravi also share son Nugget, who lived with Ravi following his bitter split from Priya years ago.Last week, Avani narrowly avoided being involved in the crowd crush at Peggy's. She arrived at the club with Amy and Nugget, who both managed to get inside, but Avani was denied entry...
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Home and Away's Irene to seek support amid drinking ordeal

Home and Away's Irene Roberts will seek support amid her ongoing drinking ordeal. Irene's world was recently turned upside down when she discovered that her "friend" Bronte Langford had been conning her for several weeks. Struggling to cope with the betrayal, Irene pushed her loved ones away and started drinking again, after being sober for several years.This week, Irene's drinking continues to spiral out of control, leading her to go rogue during a si...
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Hollyoaks' Warren makes a life-changing decision in missing twins plot

Tonight's (September 2) Hollyoaks streaming episode saw Warren Fox make a life-changing decision amid the missing twins storyline. Warren was recently arrested under suspicion of murdering his mum Norma, though she was actually shot in her flat by gangster Blue, AKA Dave Williams. Warren discovered her body weeks later, after believing she had left the country.Last week, Joel made a false...
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Coronation Street airs Joel's evil revenge against Dee-Dee

Coronation Street has revealed Joel Deering's evil revenge against ex-fiancée Dee-Dee Bailey. Joel was recently reported to the police over his violent attack against Lauren Bolton, with Dee-Dee finally learning the truth. Dee-Dee has since joined forces with DS Swain to search for new evidence of Joel's wrongdoing.Last week, Lauren was horrified to come face-to-face with Joel while visiting their son Frankie in hospital. Frankie is still under observation after...
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Coronation Street confirms Paul's death and devastating Billy twist

Coronation Street has confirmed Paul Foreman's death and a devastating twist for his husband Billy Mayhew. Paul was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year. The condition has worsened in recent months, with Paul outlining his intention to die with dignity before his MND fully progressed. He has since had a change of heart.After Billy takes a photo of Paul with his family, Paul is inspired to record a list of all the things he would like Billy to do after h...
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Coronation Street's Leanne to turn against Rowan in blackmail plot

Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby is set to turn against Rowan Cunliffe amid her ongoing blackmail plot. In recent months, Leanne has fallen under the influence of the dangerous Institute and its enigmatic leader Rowan.Last week, Amy Barlow was pulled into the cult and had to go through a "malware session". The meeting required Amy to wear a blindfold while a circle of people shouted insults at her, based on things she confessed to Rowan in what she thought wa...
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Home and Away's Cash to face intimidation from the River Boys

Home and Away's Cash Newman is set to face intimidation from the River Boys. Cash recently started a job in the Mangrove River police department. After arriving, Cash was told that the River Boys gang are likely responsible for the murder of his predecessor Franklin. He is now investigating the crime.To make matters more difficult, Cash's sister Felicity has begun a new romance with Rory Templeton, the current leader of the River Boys.Cash warned his s...
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Coronation Street's Carla and Lisa to grow closer in upcoming scenes

Coronation Street's Carla Connor and Lisa Swain are set to grow closer in upcoming scenes. DS Swain was promoted to a regular character back in March. She has since formed an unexpected connection with Carla, which began during the Lauren Bolton investigation.The duo became more involved in each other's lives after Lisa's daughter Betsy began working at Carla's Underworld factory.It's clear that Carla and Lisa have some chemistry in their scenes together, with fa...
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Home and Away to air horror surf accident for Xander amid Dana reunion

Home and Away is set to air a horror surf accident for Xander Delaney that leads to a reunion with Dana Matheson. Yesterday's (August 28) UK-pace episode, which aired on Channel 5 and 5STAR, saw Dana admit that she can't commit to a life with Xander at such an early stage in their relationship.After an outburst at the diner, Dana breaks up with a devastated Xander, revealing she couldn't see a future for them. Sadly, things go from bad to worse for Xan...
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Emmerdale star reveals Belle's reaction to Tom's new relationship

Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper has revealed her character Belle King's reaction to ex-husband Tom's new relationship. Belle recently escaped from her marriage to Tom after suffering months of physical and emotional abuse. Sadly, Tom has continued to manipulate Belle by secretly spying on her and pretending that her dog, Piper, had been killed.In an attempt to protect any future partners Tom may...