Coronation Street’s Faye Brooks unveils tattoo in memory of Manchester bombing victims

Faye Brooks as Kate Connor in Coronation Street

by Hollie Richardson |
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Corrie stars mark the one year anniversary since devastating Manchester Arena bombing

Proud Mancunian Faye Brooks, 30, showed her support for the Manchester bombing victims by sharing a photo of her new Manchester Bee tattoo.

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Faye, who plays Weatherfield's Kate Connor, was joined by her Corrie co-stars in remembering the tragic events of the Ariana Grande concert one year on.

Jennie McAlpine, 34, who plays Fiz Brown in the Manchester based soap, changed her Twitter profile photo to the Manchester Bee. The worker bee became the symbol of Manchester to show the city's strong spirit in the wake of the arena bombing in 2017.

Brooke Vincent, 25, who plays Rosie Webster, also showed solidarity by posting a Manchester Together image with the caption: "Our Twenty Two 💛 Manchester - We Do Things Differently Here 🐝💛"

Huge crowds of people gathered in Manchester to remember the 22 people who were killed and hundreds who were injured after a bomb was detonated at the end of Ariana's concert.

Other celebrities paid their respects on social media, including former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson, 33.

In an emotional post she said: 'A year ago today terrorists did the unthinkable to our beautiful city. Innocent lives were lost and many lives were affected. But the spirit of Manchester didn’t break. It cannot break. In fact, it made us stronger."

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Corrie wedding week

It's wedding week for Michelle and Robert - what could possibly go wrong? Michelle reckons it's doomed from the start, as her dad Johnny Connor calls to say he won't be attending and son Ryan Connor is missing. Is it really all down hill from here?

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David makes a brave confession

David Platt hears Johnny pour his heart out to Peter Barlow, wishing that Aidan had talked to him rather than internalise his demons. This makes David reach a decision and he tells Shona he's ready to report Josh Tucker for rape. But he has to be quick, because Josh is about to leave.

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Gary catches Phelan

Gary Windass and Joe Haslam sneak into Phelan's caravan.

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Phelan CAPTURED

A fight breaks out but Joe knocks Phelan out (hurrah). Gary and Joe return to the builder's yard and lock Phelan in the storeroom. But when Sarah discovers a bound, gagged and unconscious Phelan what will she do?

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Josh arrested

Thanks to David's brave confession to the police, they arrest Josh on suspicion of rape. Josh of course feigns bewilderment. Will he end up behind bars?

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Unfinished business?

Robert assures Michelle that nothing's going to ruin their big day. We're not convinced...

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Steve stirs the pot

Ex-flame Steve McDonald approaches Michelle and tells her about Robert's steroid abuse and heart attack.

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Steve takes his chance

Steve insists Michelle is too good for Robert and that she deserves better. Are they about to snog?

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Yikes

YES. Steve goes in for a kiss but will Michelle feel the same way?

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Robert catches the ex-lovers

To make matters worse, Robert sees them locking lips on the morning of the wedding. Well it's not the best start to a marriage.

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Phelan AWAKES

Jack Webster lets himself into the builder's yard and discovers Phelan tied up and awake. Get out of there, Jack.

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Phlean BRIBES

Phelan offers Jack a tenner to cut him free. To be fair, he could get a lot of sweets from The Kabin with that money. Luckily, Sarah Platt and Gary turn up just in time.

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Phelan ESCAPES

Handing Jack a tenner, Sarah sends him on his way and makes him promise not to tell anyone. Phelan goads Gary with nasty jibes about his mum Anna Windass. Gary snaps and gives him a vicious kicking, but Phelan suddenly rears up and throws a chair at Gary. He barges his way into the builder's yard where he pulls out a gun. Arghhh.

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More woe for Eileen

Incandescent with rage, Phelan ties up Gary and Sarah and heads to No.11 with his gun. To Eileen Grimshaw's horror, Phelan forces his way in the house. A gunshot rings out - WHAT'S HAPPENED?

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Robert does a runner

Just as the wedding ceremony is about to begin, Daniel Osbourne arrives at the bistro and confides in Carla Connor that Robert's done a runner. Awkward.

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Who's been hurt?

But there's an even bigger drama unfolding, as Phelan makes his way into the Bistro carrying his first casualty. Who is it?

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Hostage situation

Ali Neeson is on hand to give first aid - phew. But Phelan grabs a hostage and locks himself in the kitchen. As the police surround the Bistro, will everyone make it out alive?

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David confides in family

David tells mum Gail Platt and grandma Audrey Roberts about his rape ordeal. They listen in horror and Gail gives her son a big hug. We're so relieved the truth is finally out for David.

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Rosemary

Gail calls Rosemary Piper and tells her she has the money and would like to be rid of Richard's curse once and for all. Hmm, we're not sure if this will be the end of it, Gail.

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Will they make it?

Daniel breaks the news to Michelle that Robert's on his way to London after seeing Steve kiss her. Michelle turns on Steve and blaming him for Robert's departure, orders him to get him back. But will Robert listen? Will the wedding go ahead?

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