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Is Faye Windass going to bring down Ray Crosby in Coronation Street?

END OF THE RAY

Is Faye Windass going to bring down Ray Crosby in Coronation Street?

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EastEnders: Katy Lewis’s downfall explained

TURNING POINT

EastEnders: Katy Lewis's downfall explained

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Does Patrick die in EastEnders? Serial killer Lucas Johnson watched him collapse

ENDER PATRICK?

Does Patrick die in EastEnders?

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EastEnders: Peter Beale and Ash Panesar’s shock romance revealed

NEW ROMANCE?

EastEnders: Peter Beale and Ash Panesar's shock romance revealed

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Six EastEnders spoilers for next week including Shirley Carter’s horror and Sharon Watts’ downfall

MICK'S PAIN

Six EastEnders spoilers for next week including Shirley Carter’s horror

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EastEnders: Sharon Watts’ dramatic downfall explained

KILLER SECRET

EastEnders: Sharon Watts’ dramatic downfall explained

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Six Emmerdale spoilers for next week – Dawn Taylor loses custody of Lucas and Sarah Sugden makes a huge drugs confession

EMMERWAIL

Six Emmerdale spoilers for next week – Dawn Taylor loses custody of Lucas

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Seven Coronation Street spoilers for next week including Peter Barlow’s huge decision and Ray Crosby’s downfall

FATAL ERROR

Seven Corrie spoilers for next week including Peter Barlow's huge decision

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Who is the new vicar in Emmerdale? Fans think they’ve uncovered Charles’ secret identity

UNDERCOVER COP?

Who is the new vicar in Emmerdale?

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EastEnders: Shirley Carter’s horror explained as she discovers Katy Lewis abused Mick

MUM'S RAGE

Shirley's horror in EastEnders explained as she discovers Katy Lewis abused Mick

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Coronation Street: Faye Windass’ shock pregnancy revealed

BABY BOMBSHELL

Coronation Street: Faye Windass’ shock pregnancy revealed

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Will Mackenzie turn out to be Moira’s son in Emmerdale?

SECRET SON

Will Mackenzie turn out to be Moira's son in Emmerdale?

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Are Charity and Vanessa over for good in Emmerdale? Emma Atkins has spoken out

'BEYOND REPAIR'

Are Charity and Vanessa over for good in Emmerdale?

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EastEnders: Patrick Truman’s grave error explained as he tries to protect Denise from serial killer Lucas Johnson

FATAL ERROR

Patrick's grave error in EastEnders explained as he tries to protect Denise

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Who attacked Adam Barlow in Corrie?

WHODUNIT

Who attacked Adam Barlow in Corrie?

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Is Sharon going to kill Ian Beale in EastEnders? Letitia Dean has spoken out about her revenge plan

KILLERENDERS

Is Sharon going to kill Ian Beale in EastEnders? Letitia Dean has spoken out

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EastEnders: Mick Carter’s turning point at New Year explained – Danny Dyer has spoken out

KATY'S DOWNFALL

Mick Carter's turning point in EastEnders explained

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Where are these former EastEnders stars now?

GO WEST

Where are these former EastEnders stars now?

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