Fan favourite Rana Habeeb will be killed off in 2019, with initial storylines staging the dramatic plotline at the scene of her wedding to Kate Connor.Corrie bosses have revealed that the move was actress Bhavna Limbachia's idea, as she's hoping to move her career in a different direction after her three year stint on the soap.

We last saw Nick Tilsley drive off in search of a 'reboot' after nearly sinking to his death in quicksand. But Nick will be returning, hopefully recharged, this October.

Yep, that's right - Corrie legend Jim Mcdonald returns this month. He'll no doubt bring lots of trouble along with his Northern Irish dulcet tones and, hopefully, our favourite moustache.

Claudia Colby returns to the street after seven years away from the cobbles. What trouble does she have in store for Maria Connor, Audrey Roberts and the street's salon?

Since joining the street in 2000, Eileen Grimshaw has had a tough old life. She recently escaped the ghost of murderous ex-husband Pat Phelan and swapped the cobbles for Bristol. But the Corrie stalwart can't stay away for too long - she returns this week.

Tyrone's troublesome mum Jackie Dobbs first came to the street in 1998 after spending time in a cell with Deidre Rasheed. She then returned ten years later to lay more drama on Ty's doorstep. He is delivered a blow in July when policeman arrive to deliver news of her death.

When Josh Tucker left Weatherfield earlier this year, Corrie fans breathed a collective sigh of relief. As even if he hadn't been brought to justice, at least he was gone. However, we're bracing ourselves now for the return of the evil mechanic, as he is about to grace our screens once again.

Nicola Rubinstein is also after a new start away from her dad's gruesome past. She joins Eileen in Bristol, with baby Zack in tow.

Glamorous Rosie Webster leaves the street in June to pursue a modelling career in Tokyo. We can't think why she'd want to swap the Rovers and kebab shop for international jet-setting?

In a devastating but hugely important storyline about male suicide, Aidan Connor ended his own life in May. We think Shayne Ward did an amazing and brave job of highlighting this sensitive issue.

After making a dramatic and unwelcome return, viewers everywhere will rejoice in June when we FINALLY wave goodbye to seemingly indestructible villain Pat Phelan.

Zeedan was last seen in the back of a taxi headed for London in May. It came after Rana and Kate lied to the police to protect Zeedan over beating up their attacker.

Rumour alert: Corrie writers are reportedly writing Nick back into the show just a year after he left. Will he be back in time to support little bro David Platt in his time of need?

Actress Jenny McAlpine is preggers in real life, which means she'll be taking a few months maternity leave later in the year. Congrats, Jenny.

Eva has been left devastated by Aidan's death and she's confirmed to leave the street in the summer. Hopefully she has happier times ahead, away from Weatherfield.

Remember suave con-artist Lewis Archer? Well he's already filmed new scenes, but what can he possibly be returning to Weatherfield for? Hmmm.

Michelle Connor's son Ryan has been in and out of the soap since 2006, played by three actors (it's hard to keep up). He returned earlier in the year for his mum's wedding.

Martin Platt returned to Corrie for a one-off episode after a ten year hiatus. However, he's reportedly coming back for more later in the year. It's a full house at the Platts.

You might recognise actress Sophie Thompson from her stint as evil Stella in Eastenders. She's back as equally peculiar clairvoyant Rosemary in Corrie, with a possible link to renowned trickster Lewis.

And who can forget the arrival of the street's most innocent resident, little Susie Barlow? Although something tells us she has some very turbulent times ahead. Welcome to Corrie, Susie.

Maureen Lipman will join the street as Tyrone Dobbs' gran Evelyn Plummer in September.

Nicola Rubinstein made an exit in June 2018 after she was involved in a dramatic storyline involving father Pat Phelan, who was killed off. But low and behold, she's back! You can expect to see her on screen in January.