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Saturday, 12 November 2016

Coronation Street's Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien steal the spotlight in chic black dresses at North West RTS Awards

Coronation HEAT! Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien steal the spotlight in chic black dresses at North West RTS Awards

PUBLISHED: 20:58, 12 November 2016 | UPDATED: 21:55, 12 November 2016

They're more often seen sporting rather casual wear as they endure the trials and tribulations of Weatherfield.

But Coronation Street stars Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien showed their glamorous sides on Saturday at the North West RTS Awards.

Jane, who plays Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap, looked stunning in a strapless black fit and flare Alesha Dixon-designed dress emblazoned with a red floral design.

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Chic: Coronation Street stars Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien stepped out in black ensembles at the Hilton Hotel Manchester for the North West RTS Awards on Saturday night

Teaming the frock with black heels and a delicate silver bracelet, the 38-year-old wore her blonde hair in its usual blonde bob, while glossy pink lipstick completed the look.

Tina meanwhile, looked stunning in a black strapless dress with a frilled off-the-shoulder detail.

The pencil skirt accentuated her slim figure while a black choker added a more dramatic touch.

Striking: The pencil skirt accentuated her slim figure while a black choker added a more dramatic touch

Glamorous ladies: Jane and Tina posed alongside their Corrie co-star Bhavna Limbachia who sported an embroidered black all-in-one ensemble

Me and my man: Tina arrived with her partner Adam Crofts who looked smart in a charcoal grey suit and mustard coloured tie

Her blonde hair was worn in loose curls over one shoulder and the star accesorised with a pair of strappy nude sandals and a gold and black clutch bag and a slick of bright red lipstick.

Tina arrived with her partner Adam Crofts who looked smart in a charcoal grey suit and mustard coloured tie.

At one point, she and Jane mingled with co-star Bhavna Limbachia who sported an embroidered black all-in-one ensemble.

Flouncy: Tina Malone arrived in a dramatic off-the-shoulder black dress

Star studded: The 52-year-old actress wore black and metallic designed heels with her frock

Bringing the drama: The svelte actress donned a furry coat with her gown

Me and my man: Tina arrived with her husband Paul Chase who looked smart in a grey suit

The awards ceremony, hosted by Corrie's Les Dennis, celebrate the broadcast talent in the region both in front of, and behind the camera.

Jane and Tina are both nominees in the Best Performance in a Continuing Drama category alongside co-star Jack P Shepherd who plays David Platt and Alex Bain who stars as Simon Barlow.

Other stars at the bash included ex-Corrie actress Shobna Gulati who looked stunning in a floor-length gown with sheer cream and white panels.

A dream in black and cream: Ex-Corrie star Shobna Gulati looked stunning in a floor-length gown with sheer cream and white panels

Reunited: Royle Family stars Craig Cash and Sue Johnston had something of a reunion as they posed with Alison Steadman

Me and my girl: Elbow singer Guy Garvey arrived with wife Rachael Stirling

Tina Malone - nominated for in the Best Factual Entertainment Programme category for her My New Body documentary looked in cheery spirits, arriving in a flouncy black gown.

The 53-year-old actress, who arrived with husband Paul Chase, wore her hair slicked back and showed off her dramatically slim figure in the low cut gown.

A pair of black and silver studded heels and a fury charcoal grey striped coat completed the look.

Other attendees included Elbow singer Guy Garvey and his actress wife Rachael Stirling, while Royle Family stars Craig Cash and Sue Johnston had something of a reunion as they posed with Alison Steadman.

Stars of the show: Alex Bain was among the nominees at the ceremony while co-star Connor McIntyre provided a show of support

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Helen Flanagan to return to Coronation Street as Rosie the hell-raising bombshell after a five year break

The re-birth of rebellious Rosie! Helen Flanagan to return to Coronation Street as hell-raising bombshell after a five year break

Actress has been focusing on raising 16-month-old daughter Matilda

By JJ NATTRASS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 08:59, 5 October 2016 | UPDATED: 09:50, 5 October 2016

She managed to seduce her teacher, annoy her parents by becoming a topless model and broke Jason Grimshaw's heart.

And Rosie Webster is set to bring her own very special brand of carnage back to the cobbles, as Helen Flanagan is to return to Coronation Street after a five-year break.

Having left the soap in 2012, the actress, 26, will reprise the role she made famous at the end of the year - with her first scenes airing in February 2017.

She's back! Rosie Webster is set to bring her own very special brand of carnage back to the cobbles, as Helen Flanagan is to return to Coronation Street

Helen, who played the character for 12 years, is due to start filming scenes at the end of the year.

The vivacious brunette will come bouncing back into her mother and father's lives when she arrives back in Weatherfield from Miami alongside younger sister, Sophie.

Details of the storyline that sees her return are being kept under wraps, though she should be safe from any revenge reprisals carried out by John Stape (the teacher she seduced).

Speaking about her return to the soap, Helen said: 'I'm so excited to be returning to Coronation Street and being part of the Webster family again.'

The Webster returns: Having left the soap in 2012, the actress, 26, will reprise the role she made famous at the end of the year - with her first scenes airing in February 2017

'I'm so excited to be returning to Coronation Street and being part of the Webster family again.': Helen is due to start filming scenes at the end of the year

Corrie boss Kate Oates said that it was the 'ideal time' to bring the character back, explaining: 'The Websters have missed Rosie and so have we.

'With Sophie away on holiday with her sister it seemed like the ideal time to bring Rosie back home with her for a visit.

'We are delighted that Helen is as keen explore what Rosie has been up to away from the cobbles as we are.'

Ready to break some hearts? The vivacious brunette will come bouncing back into her mother and father's lives when she arrives back in Weatherfield from Miami alongside sister Sophie

Back in time: The character was a regular fixture on the Northern soap from 1990-2012. Played for nine years by Emma Collinge, Helen took over the role in 2000 (pictured in 2003)

It's currently four years since Rosie left the street to pursue sate her lust for fame, but her mother Sally has been away to visit her regularly - dropping hints on her return of what Rosie is up to.

The character was a regular fixture on the Northern soap from 1990-2012, and was played for nine years by Emma Collinge before Helen took over the role in 2000.

The eldest daughter of mechanic Kevin and local snob and gossip Sally, Rosie has caused her own fair share of drama on the cobbles.

After rebelling and becoming a goth, Rosie embarked on a disastrous affair with teacher John Stape which resulted in her being kidnapped.

Remember him? The eldest daughter of mechanic Kevin and local snob and gossip Sally, Rosie has caused her own fair share of drama on the cobbles - including an affair with John Stape

Life after the street: After leaving the soap in 2012 Helen had a stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2013 before taking a career break to start a family

Turning her eye to modelling and fame Rosie became a favourite among the Street's male population, though she found time to out father Kevin's affair with best-friend Tyrone Dobb's wife, Molly.

After leaving the soap in 2012 Helen had a stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2013 before taking a career break to start a family.

The actress has used her time out of the limelight to start a family with her long-term partner, the footballer Scott Sinclaire, and in 2015 she gave birth to the couple's first child, Matilda.

Speaking to ITV's Loose Women earlier this year, she said that being a mother to the 16-month-old tott had changed her priorities in life.

'[Matilda] has made me so much happier,' she explained. 'It changes your priorities and you realise what’s important but I am completely besotted with her.'

Adding: 'It is really full on but you don’t realise how much until you actually become a mother yourself.'

'It changes your priorities': The actress has used her time out of the limelight to start a family with her long-term partner, Scott Sinclaire, and in 2015 she gave birth to her first child, Matilda

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Saturday, 12 November 2016

Coronation Street's Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien steal the spotlight in chic black dresses at North West RTS Awards

Coronation HEAT! Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien steal the spotlight in chic black dresses at North West RTS Awards

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Helen Flanagan to return to Coronation Street as Rosie the hell-raising bombshell after a five year break

The re-birth of rebellious Rosie! Helen Flanagan to return to Coronation Street as hell-raising bombshell after a five year break

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