Gemma and Paul Winter's mum Bernie is set to arrive on the cobbles, with the character "set to ruffle a few feathers" after failing to show up to collect Gemma when she tried to leave the village.Bernie is played by Casualty's Jane Hazelgrove, who in fact began her career on Corrie 34 years ago, playing Sue Clayton.

Lucy Fallon announced in May that she would be leaving her role as Bethany Platt, daughter of Sarah Platt, when her contract expires in 2020."It's hard to put into words how much this show means to me," she said in a statement."I've made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I've had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I've laughed with the best people everyday."

Angela Griffiths will return to her role as Fiona Middleton later this summer to drop a huge bombshell on Steve McDonald – that Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) may be his daughter. "Angela's return is short and sweet but it has huge implications for Steve," a source told The Sun."She's back on screens and will find out that the dates that he was with Fiona tally up to when Emma was born."

It's not good news for David Platt, who is set to face his rapist Josh Tucker when he returns from prison.Josh was put away 18 months ago after he drugged and assaulted David after a night out, but actor Ryan Clayton will be returning to Corrie to reprise his role.

Roy Cropper is delighted to learn that he's got a brother he never knew about - Paul, played by Paul Brown. Sadly his brother may not be in his life for long, as it has been revealed Paul has a terminal illness.

Debbie Webster, who hasn't been seen on the cobbles since 1985, returned to Weatherfield this week, with the fantastic news that she'd come into a small fortune following her auntie Vi's death – and that she was giving it all to Kevin and Sophie.

Long running resident glamour queen Claudia Colby, played by actress Rula Lenska, is leaving the Street after splitting from boyfriend Ken Barlow.