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A first look into the highly-anticipated TV soap crossover ‘Corriedale’ has just dropped
Thomas Melia
The wait is nearly over for TV soap fans, as producers behind the highly-anticipated ‘Corriedale’ crossover have just dropped an exclusive first look.
Whether you’re team Coronation Street or team Emmerdale, this show has all areas covered as it merges both the iconic TV soaps into an hour-long special.
When the news that Coronation Street and Emmerdale were teaming up for a special crossover episode back in May, it’s safe to say we didn’t quite believe it.
Now, it feels like Christmas has come early as pictures of two very distinctive cast members smiling next to each other while filming the crossover episode have been released.
In the newly-released images we can see Vicky Myers, known for playing the assertive and dedicated DS Lisa Swain, representing the Manchester-based production Coronation Street.
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Stood by her side is Danny Miller known for his role as the complex and vulnerable Aaron Dingle in Leeds-based hit soap Emmerdale.
Both can be seen on-set and are pictured in front of a white trailer filming for the upcoming Corriedale special.
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Although the shows are set just a one hour’s drive away from each other, separated by The Pennines, this soap special marks the first time that characters from each drama will have ever crossed paths.
Most details for this soap crossover are being kept very tight-lipped although filming kicked off in September with this latest update marking the first-ever major cast announcement for Corriedale.
ITV Executive Producer for Continuing Drama Iain Macleod said: “It’s beyond exciting that filming is under way on Corriedale.
“There is a massive buzz around both the Leeds and Manchester sites and the images coming out of the shoot are utterly spectacular. And that’s before we’ve even got to all the brilliant transpennine interactions between characters from the different shows!
“As a soap fan myself, I think my head is going to explode when the episode airs next year. It will be mind-blowing, historical and unmissable.”
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Corriedale is coming to our TV screens in early 2026 and heralds the start of a new soap power hour with 30 minute episodes of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale to air every weekday.
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Westlife announce huge 25th anniversary tour, including an arena show in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Legendary pop group Westlife have just announced the European leg of their 25th anniversary tour, which will include an arena gig in Manchester.
The beloved boyband will be hitting the road from September next year to celebrate a quarter-of-a-century of timeless ballads and chart-topping pop songs.
Westlife, which is made up of Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily, are behind massive hits like You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl, Flying Without Wings, Swear It Again, and If I Let You Go.
The upcoming Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour will include shows right across the UK, including in Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.
The news comes just ahead of the group performing two sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall, and sell-out success in Dublin and Belfast already.
Over the last 25 years, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time, with three billion streams globally, 36 number one albums worldwide, and 14 UK number one singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles).
Westlife remain the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.
Westlife have also just released new single Chariot, written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds and co-written and produced by Steve Mac.
And in February next year (just in time for Valentine’s Day), they’ll release 25 – The Ultimate Collection, a greatest hits album of 21 fan favourites.
Westlife said: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning.
“The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music, and a brand-new album feels truly special.
“We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together.”
Westlife will perform at the Co-op Live in Manchester on 23 October 2026.
General sale tickets will go on sale on Friday 31 October at 10am HERE, with VIP packages available through Seat Unique HERE.
Westlife UK and Ireland tour dates
- 15 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 16 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 18 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 19 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 20 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 22 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 23 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 24 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 25 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 26 September 2026 – Dublin – 3Arena
- 29 September 2026 – Aberdeen – P&J Live
- 30 September 2026 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro
- 3 October 2026 – Newcastle – Utilita Arena
- 6 October 2026 – Leeds – First Direct Bank Arena
- 7 October – Sheffield – Utilita Arena
- 9 October – London – The O2
- 13 October – Brighton – Centre
- 14 October – Bournemouth – International Centre
- 16 October – Birmingham – Utilita Arena
- 19 October – Cardiff – Utilita Arena
- 23 October – Manchester – Co-op Live
- 27 October 2026 – Belfast – SSE Arena
- 28 October 2026 – Belfast – SSE Arena
- 29 October 2026 – Belfast – SSE Arena
- 30 October 2026 – Belfast – SSE Arena
- 31 October 2026 – Belfast – SSE Arena
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