Producers deny Street stars leaving

Coronation Street producers have denied reports that three of the soap's stars are leaving.

It had been claimed that Kate Ford, Bill Ward and Richard Fleeshman - who play Tracy Barlow, Charlie Stubbs and Craig Harris - would leave the long-running show.

However, an ITV spokesman said: "The three artists have all signed new contracts in the last two weeks."

Meanwhile, Johnny Briggs filmed his last scenes on Monday after 30 years as Mike Baldwin.

His exit from the programme will be broadcast next month.