Coronation Street's Vicky Myers calls for major new Lisa story

 "She's a bit of an enigma!"

Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers has called for a new storyline involving her character Lisa Connor-Swain, one which would explore her alter ego’s elusive backstory.

It’s been a very dramatic year for Lisa, who got the shock of her life when she discovered her late wife Becky was in fact alive, then experienced a mother’s worst nightmare when her teenage daughter Betsy suffered a stroke..

Vicky delivered some brilliant performances over the last 12 months, and she was awarded Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards for the second year in a row, voted for by soap fans.

At the ceremony, which was held in Manchester this week, Vicky spoke exclusively to Inside Soap about what she is excited to play as Lisa over the next year – and she is keen to delve deeper into her character.

Well first, it would be really important for Carla to be in the frame a lot with it being Ali King’s 20th year," she says. "But for Lisa, it would be great to have domestic scenes because we love those.

"It would be interesting to unpick her past about her family, because she’s a bit of an enigma. I love the fact that no one knows her birthday!"

For now, however, Lisa’s focus is on Betsy, who is attempting to rebuild her life after her stroke. Next week, Betsy secures an interview for a local fashion course so she heads back to Underworld to get some practice in.

Betsy is incredibly nervous for her interview, but Lisa makes sure she is around to be by her side on the big day.

On this important story, Vicky remarks: "She had this bright future ahead that she was shattered, but it’s a story of hope because that doesn’t mean it’s over. Invariably, people are talking over her while she’s in a chair and I can relate to that; my brother is a wheelchair user.

"It’s not people wanting to be rude, they just don’t know what to say – I find that calm explanations are heard. These things need to be visible; it’s okay to have a commode there. It’s not a taboo subject; this is the reality, so let’s do it as realistically as we can."

EastEnders reveals new challenge for Lauren and Mark as secret affair begins

 Will they be able to keep their secret?

EastEnders has revealed that Lauren Branning and Mark Fowler will face a new challenge as they begin their affair, and the pair will need to be careful if they want to keep their secret.

Although Lauren is married to Peter Beale, she has had feelings for Mark for some time, and he has reciprocated. The chemistry and tension have been palpable, to the point that Peter has suspected something is going on.

the fling looked set to end as Mark considered leaving Walford altogether, though he eventually decided to stay in Thursday's (24 September) episode of the BBC soap. With him planning to stay in East London, the pair resumed their affair.

This will continue in Monday's (28 September) episode, with Lauren and Mark having a close call as Phil returns home. She is forced to hide out of sight, though they quickly arrange another secret meeting.

This one is also interrupted, with Max coming between them. Lauren, however, is hell-bent on seeing Mark before she goes on a trip, and they manage to strike a deal with Cindy to meet at The Albert.

Peter, meanwhile, visits his father, Ian, who is still serving time in prison. He insists that he and Lauren are doing well in their marriage, unaware that she is currently with Mark.

Ian has been imprisoned for a few months, but it has already been revealed that he will be back in Albert Square in the coming weeks. His return will air on 7 October, though the effects of his time behind bars will become clear.

Elsewhere, it has also been confirmed that there will be a twist involving Ash Panesar, who has just returned to Albert Square after a few years in Canada. Her marriage has ended, though she hasn't yet told her family.

Hollyoaks' Brooke Vincent confirms dark times ahead for Abigail

 "You'll see a more strategic Abigail..."

Hollyoaks star Brooke Vincent has confirmed that her character Abigail Matthews' grooming of vulnerable teenager Dee Dee Hutchinson will get darker in the next few weeks, as Abigail is forced to become more discreet about her damaging actions.

Since becoming her teacher at school, Abigail has been forming an inappropriate relationship with Dee Dee after the teenage girl tried to kiss her. However, her manipulations are only just beginning.

Speaking exclusively to Inside Soap, Brooke tells us that Abigail's behaviour is set to get more twisted as she hides it from those who care about Dee Dee.

At some point in the near future, it’s going to get a bit on top of her, and she’s going to have to start being a bit cleverer about what she’s doing and really thinking things through," teases Brooke. "Her behaviour is hidden in plain sight at the moment, and you’ll get to see a more manipulative, strategic version of Abigail…"

In scenes airing next week, Abigail will continue to manipulate Dee Dee by warning her boyfriend Maddox Keane to stay away from her. However, when Maddox tells Dee Dee what happened, she confronts Abigail.

Later on, at parents evening, Abigail stirs up more trouble when she tells Dee Dee's dad Tony that she needs more tutoring, but she may have an ulterior motive...

The hard thing with this whole situation is you can look at it one way, as being safeguarding, or you can look at it another way of absolute isolation," Brooke explains. "What she wants to do is differentiate Dee Dee’s relationship with Maddox to her relationship with Abigail.

"So, she likes to play on the fact that Maddox is a young boy, he needs to stay away. Any teacher could say that, the problem is the feelings behind it."

Angry Anderson - known for iconic Neighbours wedding song - dies aged 79

 

Gary 'Angry' Anderson, whose song 'Suddenly' was well known for appearing in Neighbours' wedding episode, has passed away aged 79. The star's death was announced earlier today (23 September) in a post on his band Rose Tattoo's Instagram.

"It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary 'Angry' Anderson on the eve of Monday 21 September 2026, surrounded by his loved ones here in Australia," the statement reads.

"Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved member of his friends, bandmates and the wider music and entertainment community. His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.

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The family and band members are asking for privacy at this difficult time and will not be giving interviews," it continues. "We kindly ask that their wishes are respected as they come to terms with this devastating loss and take time they need to grieve.

"We thank everyone for their prays and messages of love and continued support. With love, The Anderson family and Rose Tattoo Band. Stay young, grow strong."

Anderson rose to fame as the frontman of Australian band Rose Tattoo, and released single 'Suddenly' as his debut solo effort in 1987.

The song gained widespread prominence for featuring in Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Mitchell's (Kylie Minogue) Neighbours wedding episode the same year, with Minogue choosing the track.

It reached number three in the UK charts, as well as number two in Australia – held off in the latter by Minogue's own 'Locomotion'.

Anderson recently suffered a cardiac arrest while on tour with Rose Tattoo in Europe and was hospitalised.

Fans have since paid tribute to the singer, one writing: "Oh mate! Rest up mate, job well done!", with another adding: "Rest in peace legend."

"My deepest condolences to the family and the band! I sincerely wish you all strength! It was an honor to share the stage with you! Rest in peace, dear Garry," a third said.

EastEnders confirms huge Craig update as Amy grooming plot gets even darker...

 Amy is unsettled by Craig's actions.

EastEnders has confirmed a big update for Craig Ingram as the Amy Mitchell grooming plot gets even darker. Teenager Amy is at the centre of the disturbing new storyline involving herself and police officer Craig, the latter of whom is manipulating her.

Villain Craig was recently suspended for gross misconduct, though Amy is currently unaware of this. Amid his machinations, the teenager has opened up with personal stories with his encouragement, while the plot has taken an even more worrying turn with Amy choosing him over ex Denzel.

As the story progresses, Craig's manipulative behaviour will continue as Amy feels convinced that he is the only person she can trust.

In new scenes set to air next week, Amy agrees to go and see Craig at his place, though is left unsettled when he creepily suggests they sleep together. Devastated after losing his job, Amy questions him over what happened.

Jack tells Callum that Craig was being investigated over gross misconduct, though the former cop tries to twist things by painting himself as the victim, sharing his plans to leave Albert Square.

Craig tries to manipulate Amy more after she suggests that they slow down, though with Jack's own emotional struggles, she is pushed closer to Craig.

Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Denise's recent collapse, Jack speaks to Amy as they clear the air. However, he pushes for details on her boyfriend, leading her to stonewall him as she returns to Craig.

EastEnders has been working with a few charities and experts in order to portray the grooming story accurately.

"When telling a storyline like Amy’s, we have a huge responsibility to highlight and raise awareness of the warning signs of grooming," executive producer Ben Wadey previously said.

"We’re grateful to be working with Barnardo’s and End Violence Against Women to help us tell this story."

Next week Eden’s sudden collapse during a family picnic brings more worry for the Fowlers, as Mali brings the community together in search of a stem cell donor.

 

Next week on Home and Away in the UK, Eden’s sudden collapse during a family picnic brings more worry for the Fowlers, as Mali brings the community together in search of a stem cell donor.

Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) recently returned home from hospital after being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, but the risk of infection has left her isolated from almost everyone close to her.

The search for a stem cell donor, Eden’s best chance at survival, has so far proved fruitless.

Sister Abigail (Hailey Pinto) is ineligible, whilst brother Levi (Tristan Gorey), husband Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) and both of Eden’s parents have all been ruled out.

With the heartbreaking news taking its toll on Levi, the final episodes of this week see Mackenzie (Emily Weir) secretly invite Jimmy (Aaron Jeffery) to Summer Bay, hoping having his dad around will help ease the pressure.

When Eden learns that her dad has arrived, she’s determined to see him, so the family arranges another socially distanced gathering near the surf club.

Next week picks up with the picnic underway, with Abby, Levi and Mac joining Cash, Eden and Jimmy.

The afternoon briefly gives Eden some of the normality she’s been craving, but she has little appetite and becomes increasingly exhausted. When she clutches her head, Levi and Cash suggest ending the picnic, but Eden refuses when opportunities to see everyone are now so limited.

She eventually gets up in frustration, only for her legs to give way.

Cash catches Eden before she hits the ground, but she’s breathless and clearly in distress.

Levi helps her control her breathing, whilst Mac calls an ambulance and the others are forced to keep their distance.

Cash accompanies Eden to hospital, leaving her shaken family to return to the farmhouse.

Jimmy struggles to understand why the treatment intended to help is leaving her so weak, and asks how long she might have without a donor. Levi reluctantly admits that it could be a matter of months if her condition can’t be stabilised.

At the hospital, Cash explains that Eden had struggled to dress herself that morning and had barely eaten, blaming himself for not bringing her in sooner.

Amelia (Nicole da Silva) reassures him that he couldn’t have known and asks him to wait outside whilst she runs tests, reminding him that Eden needs him to stay calm.

Overwhelmed, Cash takes his frustration out on a nearby medical trolley before apologising and sinking into a chair in tears.

Tests show that Eden’s blood cell count has fallen again, so her next transfusion is brought forward, and doctors also need to rule out an infection.

Jimmy persuades Amelia to let him see his daughter, and after following every infection-control precaution, he and Cash then spend the night at Eden’s bedside.

Remi (Adam Rowland), meanwhile, only discovers what has happened when Sonny (Ryan Bown) explains why Mac has called him into work. Upset at being outside Eden’s immediate circle, Remi contacts Cash and offers whatever help they need, but Cash is too overwhelmed to talk and abruptly ends the call.

Meanwhile, Mali (Kyle Shilling) has some encouraging news after asking about bringing a blood donation trailer to Summer Bay. 

One is available the following day, giving Eden’s friends an opportunity to encourage more people to donate blood and join the stem cell registry.

The trailer will arrive the next morning, leaving little time to publicise it. Remi and Sonny agree to help, whilst Lacey (Sophea Pennington) produces flyers and promotes the event online.

The following day brings some relief at the hospital. The test have found no infection, with Eden’s collapse instead blamed on her low blood and platelet counts, dehydration, insufficient food and determination to ignore her body’s warnings.

Eden is cleared to return home on the condition that she eats properly and stops pushing herself. However, the immunosuppressants appear to be causing problems for her liver and kidney function, so the medical team have no option but to withdraw the treatment.

Finding a donor is now Eden’s only hope!

At the beach car park, a crowd is already gathering outside the blood donation trailer. Lacey handles registrations, whilst Mali, Remi and Sonny circulate flyers and record a video encouraging more locals to attend.

On the journey home, Cash pulls into the car park to show Eden the crowd gathered around the trailer.

She’s overwhelmed when he explains that her friends have helped bring everyone together in support of her.

Eden then spots Remi across the car park. Unable to approach each other, the best friends share a poignant wave through the car window.

One prominent member of the community is nowhere to be seen at the club. John (Shane Withington) has promised free juice to every donor, yet keeps inventing reasons why he can’t visit the trailer himself, much to Mali’s bemusement.

After he escapes to the diner, ex-wife Marilyn (Emily Symons) realises that John’s hiding from the blood drive and knows exactly why—because he faints at the sight of needles.

John brushes off her claim and continues making excuses, before receiving a message from Mali with some dire news… people are taking advantage of his free juice offer!

John races back to the surf club, only to realise that Mali has tricked him in order to continue pressuring him to donate. 

When Mali later finds him hiding in his office, John finally admits the truth.

He has a fear of needles dating back to his early navy days, when he passed out whilst receiving a series of immunisations and was teased by his crewmates.

Mali challenges him to face his fear and promises to support him through the donation. Once John is seated inside the trailer, Mali distracts him with a conversation about his navy experiences and even holds his hand.

John becomes so absorbed in telling his story that he doesn’t even notice as Nurse Imelda (Lisa Bailey) inserts the needle. Proud of his achievement, he later admits that he probably couldn’t have done it without Mali’s encouragement.

With the blood drive proving a success, the team confirms that the trailer can stay overnight, allowing donations to continue the next morning.

Remi and Sonny return to lend a hand, with Remi still checking his phone in the hope of learning that he’s a match for Eden. Until then, he’s determined to help find someone who is.

Imelda confirms that plenty of people have signed up to the stem cell registry, with others taking forms away to complete.

But will one of those new donors prove to be the match Eden desperately needs?

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 28th September (Episode 8792)

The Fowler family comes together.

Amelia and David grow closer.

Eden puts on a brave face.

Tuesday 29th September (Episode 8793)

Remi feels on the outer.

Mali gets a big idea.

Lacey drums up a crowd.

Wednesday 30th September (Episode 8794)

Remi rallies for Eden.

Amelia confronts Lacey.

John avoids facing his fears.

Marilyn can’t lift Zane’s spirits.

Thursday 1st October (Episode 8795)

John faces his fear.

Marilyn makes a bad call.

Remi puts on a brave face.

Friday 2nd October (Episode 8796)

Mackenzie keeps a heartbreaking secret.

Marilyn’s trapped.

Zane’s in danger.