The actor – who plays troubled gay character Aaron Livesy in the ITV1 show – has announced he will be leaving the series in spring 2012 to "explore other roles".

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' actor Marc Elliott thinks 'Emmerdale' should have won Best Serial Drama at last night's National Television Awards.

TV star Pauline Quirke has swapped Essex for Emmerdale to start filming her new role in the rural soap – and admitted it was an emotional experience.