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Georgia May Foote who plays Katy is set to leave the cobbles at the end of the year.

Producer Stuart Blackburn said: “Georgia is a talented actress who has been a great asset to the show. The decision to write out the character of Katy Armstrong is based on storyline discussions and will be one of the consequences of the current drama involving the Windass/Armstrong clan.

“Katy will not be killed off and the door will be left open for a possible return. We wish Georgia every success with her future career.”

We're excited to announce that Charlie Lawson will be returning to the show as the formidable Jim McDonald, so he is...

Full storyline details are top secret, but we can exclusively reveal that Jim will still be serving time for armed robbery and that we're set to see more of his life behind bars.

How Jim's return will affect son Steve and ex-wife Liz is still under wraps, but it's safe to say that whenever Jim's around things tend to get a lot more complicated for the McDonalds.

Charlie will begin filming in June and will return to screens later this year.

Coronation Street fans are in for a treat this summer with the arrival of Khalid Nazir’s wayward daughter Alya.

Leeds born actress Sair Khan, 26, has landed the role of University graduate Alya, who is set to make life difficult for dad Kal, played by Jimi Mistry.

Sair was one of dozens of actresses seen for the part and in the coming weeks she will be joined by an on-screen brother and grandmother yet to be cast.

April Fool!

Of course we're not removing Betty's Hotpots from the menu, that would be like de-cobbling the street. Unthinkable!

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The Rovers Return Inn made an announcement today that has left the residents of Coronation Street fuming.

Landlord Steve McDonald is "doing away" with the pub's traditional Hotpot, a dish which is renowned in the local community, in favour of a more modern cuisine.

One of the more outspoken regulars, Mr Norris Cole had this to say:

"Betty's Hotpots have been the cornerstone of Weatherfield life for over 40 years, I don't tend to eat them myself, but it's a travesty what they're doing."

With increased competition by nearby bars and restaurants, is this a last ditch effort to bring local boozers into the 21st century?

Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter using #SaveOurHotpots

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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart paid a visit to the famous cobbles of Weatherfield this morning!

He took a 'Ride Along' the street with Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva, who dashed out between scenes.

Coronation Street won Best Soap/Continuing Drama at the Broadcast Awards 2014, held last night in London.

It's the third consecutive year that Coronation Street has won the award, as nominated by a panel of judges to reward excellence in television.

Watch Beverley Callard ( Corrie's Liz McDonald) on Piers Morgan's Life Stories with itvplayer.

Debbie Rush, who plays Anna Windass, dishes the Corrie gossip in a video special for the Lorraine website. You can watch it here.

More from Corrie: Find out what's coming up next week with the picture previews here.