Former Coronation Street star Katy Cavanagh is reprising her role as Eileen's sister Julie Carp this year. Julie last appeared in 2015 and her return will form part of Eileen's exit storyline.

With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. Now as we enter 2025 there are some huge stories on the way ...