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Much drier than yesterday. Warm and muggy.
by Emma Jesson
A much better day than yesterday when a month's worth of rainfall fell in 24 hours in some parts of the region.
Read the full storyCorrie streets ahead of opposition
Coronation Street dominated the British Soap Awards tonight scooping eight out of 16 awards including Best Soap.
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Coronation Street sweeps the board at Soap Awards
Coronations has swept the board at the British Soap Awards with 8 awards, including Best Soap. That's an accolade held by Eastenders since 2006. This year Corrie's Walford rivals took just one award - a special lifetime achievement for Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale.
Red carpet frocks
Fabulous frocks from Hollyoaks ladies @gemmamerna and @alexfletcher72 on the red carpet @soapawards
From @victoriakgrimes on Twitter:Alan Halsall - looking forward to new baby
Corrie's @alanhalsall and @lucyjo_hudson tell @granadareports they're very much looking forward to the birth of the first baby @soapawards
From @victoriakgrimes on Twitter:Corrie stars on red carpet
Stars of Coronation Street including best actor nominee @alanhalsall and best actress nominee @michkeegan on the red carpet @soapawards
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X Factor stars Union J to present 'Sexiest female' award
@unionjworld tell me they are hoping Corrie star @michkeegan will win 'Sexiest female' @soapawards. Will be fifth time lucky if she does!
From @victoriakgrimes on Twitter:North West stars turn out for Soap Awards
The stars of Coronation Street and Hollyoaks donned their glitziest party frocks to walk the red carpet at the British Soap Awards held at Media City in Salford.
Stars turn out in Salford for Soap Awards
Stars from Britain's favourite soaps have descended upon MediaCity UK for the British Soap Awards. It's the second time the ceremony has been held in the North West.