Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

There has been no shortage of drama surrounding EastEnders’ Kat and Alfie Moon.

'EastEnders' is set to be rocked by a huge fire that tears through the Slater family's home later this year.

There is a rather evil pact set to feature in the Square.

'EastEnders' star Shane Richie says filming Christmas scenes before December "messes with your head".

Viewers will see Alfie Moon’s emotional struggles continue on 'EastEnders' tonight after last night's 'will-they/won't they' wedding *SPOILERS*

Samantha Womack is to return to EastEnders two years after featuring in a controversial storyline that left her so stressed she needed to take a break.

Samantha Womack wants to return to 'EastEnders', but says there's no immediate comeback planned.

Kat Moon is left "really conflicted" after trying to reconcile with husband Alfie.

EastEnders' Kat Moon will embark on an affair with a mystery man when she returns to Albert Square.

Jessie Wallace's new boyfriend says they are "in love".

Shane Richie has revealed that there will be some "incredible" storylines on 'EastEnders' when Jessie Wallace returns.

'EastEnders' Jessie Wallace will return to work this week following a three-month break.

Jessie Wallace's former fiance has said that he wants her back.

Jessie Wallace has reportedly been written out of 'EastEnders' for three months.

‘Coronation Street’ leads the nominations for this year’s British National Television Awards.

Two of the actors at the heart of a controversial assisted suicide storyline have been shortlisted for a string of gongs at this year's Inside Soap Awards.

'EastEnders' stars are today celebrating their big wins at the UK's TV Choice Awards.

'EastEnders' picked up a hat-trick of awards tonight at a celebrity-filled showbiz bash.

Jessie Wallace has returned to work on 'EastEnders'.

EastEnder Jessie Wallace’s former fiancé Vince Morse has publicly apologised to the actress for “humiliating” her.

'EastEnders' Jessie Wallace's ditched fiancé believes she was right to dump him on their wedding day but still hopes they will marry in the future.

EastEnder Jessie Wallace’s former fiance Vince Morse has admitted his “sordid sex fantasies” wrecked the couple’s relationship but he still wants them to get back together, it was reported today.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace cancelled her wedding just hours before she was due to tie the knot after a huge row with her fiancé, according to reports.

Jessie Wallace has got engaged.

Former 'EastEnders' star Nicola Stapleton is to return to the show after 17 years to reprise her role as Mandy Salter.

'EastEnders' boss Bryan Kirkwood is "really proud" of the baby-swap storyline.

'EastEnders' scooped the Best Soap prize at the British Soap Awards for the fourth year in a row last night.

'EastEnders' stars Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie have picked up a string of nominations at this year’s UK Soap Awards after their controversial comeback in the BBC1 show.

Shane Richie's wife has given birth to a baby girl.

Shane Richie is to be a father for the fifth time.

'EastEnders' Kat Moon will struggle to bond with baby Tommy after she is reunited with him.

EastEnders' controversial baby swap storyline is to end with Ronnie Branning jailed.

Charlie Slater is to return to 'EastEnders'.

Jessie Wallace is standing by EastEnders' controversial cot death storyline.

Patsy Palmer has quit 'EastEnders' over the soap's harrowing cot death storyline.

Barbara Windsor has slammed EastEnders' cot death storyline as "a disgrace".

‘EastEnders’ actress Samantha Womack reportedly considered walking out on the show when she first received scripts for her character Ronnie Branning’s controversial baby-swap storyline.

‘EastEnders’ bosses are planning a “warm and tender” ending to their controversial baby-swap storyline.

‘EastEnders’ bosses are to cut short their controversial baby-swap storyline.

EASTENDERS actress Samantha Womack, whose character has been involved in the soap’s controversial baby swap plot, is to leave the show, the BBC has confirmed.

'EastEnders' bosses have sprung to the defence of the soap's controversial cot death storyline.

'EastEnders' actress Samantha Womack, whose character has been involved in the soap’s controversial baby swap plot, is to leave the show, the BBC said today.

'EastEnders' and Coronation Street's New Year's Eve storylines have sparked outrage among viewers.