Friends and colleagues of actor William Roache have expressed their relief and support after the actor was cleared of abuse charges — and looked forward to his return to TV.

Michael Le Vell was spotted on the set of 'Coronation Street' yesterday.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache will appear in court today for a further hearing over historic sexual offences against five girls.

Michelle Collins has quit 'Coronation Street'.

Chris Fountain has been tipped to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has said ITV chiefs had “no choice” but to axe him from the show after online video clips of him delivering foul-mouthed raps – which included lyrics about rape – emerged online.

Chris Fountain has been suspended from 'Coronation Street' over a “vile” rap song.

'Coronation Street' will finally explain Ken Barlow's absence from the show next week as actor Bill Roache faces trial over indecent assault.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache will face trial in January over allegations of historic sexual offences against five girls.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache will face trial in January over allegations of historic sexual offences against five girls.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache will appear in court today accused of historic sexual offences against five girls.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache is looking forward to standing before a jury to “vigorously protest his innocence” of “deeply upsetting” child sex charges, his lawyer said.

'Coronation Street' star Bill Roache is looking forward to standing before a jury to "vigorously protest his innocence" of "deeply upsetting" child sex charges, his lawyer said.

'Coronation Street' actor Bill Roache will appear in court today accused of five historic offences of indecent assault involving four girls.

Veteran Coronation Street star Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

Veteran 'Coronation Street' actor Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

'Coronation Street' actor Bill Roache will make his first appearance in court today accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has vowed to fight allegations that he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache vowed today to fight allegations that he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967.

'Coronation Street' star Bill Roache is expected to contest rape allegations made against him later.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache is to be charged with two counts of rape of a 15-year-old girl in 1967, the third hammer blow to the soap’s bosses.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has been charged with two counts of rape.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has been arrested for rape.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache said he was “very sorry” over his controversial comments on the victims of paedophiles which seemed to suggest they were being punished for past sins.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache today said he was “very sorry” over his controversial comments on the victims of paedophiles which seemed to suggest they were being punished for past sins.

Coronation Street's Bill Roache has sparked fury by claiming that sex abuse victims are paying the price for their behaviour in previous lives.

'Coronation Street' star Bill Roache is going to try and talk to his dogs via a psychic on live TV.

Bill Roache has split from his girlfriend to focus on his "spiritual path".

YOU are having an intimate conversation, about how many people you’ve had sex with.

Bill Tarmey, who as Coronation Street’s Jack Duckworth was one of British television’s most recognisable faces, has died aged 71.

Bill Tarmey, who as Coronation Street’s Jack Duckworth was one of British television’s most recognisable faces, has died aged 71.

Anne Kirkbride sometimes finds starring on 'Coronation Street' "soul destroying".

The 'Coronation Street' musical faces the axe after cast and crew staged a mutiny over unpaid wages.

There was Irish success in four Bafta categories in London last night.

Irish comedian Brendan O’Carroll, star of BBC1’s Mrs Brown’s Boys, saw off competition including Rev and Fresh Meat to win the Situation Comedy category.

'Coronation Street' veteran Bill Roache has revealed how an on-screen kiss for Ken Barlow led to real-life off-screen passion for him.

Coronation Street's Betty Williams will be revealed as the rightful owner of the Rovers Return.

'Coronation Street' star Kym Marsh has stepped back in time to play the first lady of Weatherfield, Elsie Tanner, in the new musical based on the soap.

Bill Roache has confessed to bedding 1,000 women, including a 'Coronation Street' co-star.

Kym Marsh is to appear in the 'Coronation Street' musical.

'Corrie: The Musical' has been confirmed for a UK nationwide tour next year.

Dozy 'Coronation Street' star Kirk Sutherland will swap the knicker factory for 'The X Factor' as he tries to dazzle Simon Cowell.

Bill Roache admits he almost turned down his role in 'Coronation Street'.

'Coronation Street's Ken Barlow will catch his future daughter-in-law Leanne Battersby cheating on his son Peter - with her ex husband Nick Tilsey.