The case against Coronation Street’s William Roache is “nonsense” with the trial haunted by the “spectre” of Jimmy Savile, a court heard.

Coronation Street star William Roache was “sticking to his script” when lying that he did not sexually abuse five young girls, a jury heard.

Coronation Street star William Roache has been cleared of one of the seven historic sex allegations against him after the prosecution offered no further evidence.

An alleged sex assault victim of Coronation Street star William Roache said she felt “a coward” for not going to the police before she did.

Coronation Street star William Roache was called a “cockroach” by a fellow cast member, a court heard.

An alleged rape victim of Coronation Street star William Roache was so “humiliated” at the attack she kept it a secret at the time, a jury has heard.

‘Coronation Street’ star William Roache was like “an octopus” with “hands everywhere”, an alleged sex assault victim told detectives.

Watching Coronation Street star William Roache talk about his love life in a TV interview “made my skin crawl”, his alleged rape victim told police.

Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall has been charged with the alleged historic rapes of two girls.

Disgraced veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall is facing more police questioning over new allegations of rape.

Coronation Street star William Roache has pleaded not guilty to committing historic sexual offences against five girls.

Coronation Street star William Roache has pleaded not guilty to committing historic sexual offences against five girls.

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

Disgraced veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall had his 15-month prison sentence for sex offences doubled by Court of Appeal judges today.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache will face trial in January over allegations 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' actor Bill Roache will appear in court today accused of five historic offences of indecent assault involving four girls.

Veteran 'Coronation Street' actor William Roache has been charged with 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 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 arrested for rape.

Police investigating an allegation of rape and indecent assault have arrested veteran BBC commentator Stuart Hall.

EVERTON boss David Moyes hopes his team will soon become the only reason people are talking about his football club.

Everton striker Louis Saha has escaped unharmed after crashing his Ferrari.

Kerry Katona has been bailed on suspicion of assaulting her accountant, a police source said.

KERRY KATONA could face a police investigation over footage allegedly showing her taking cocaine, it was revealed.

Kerry Katona has finally broken her silence on the video of her snorting cocaine, telling the Sunday Mirror she had let her fans down.

Kerry Katona faces police questioning over footage allegedly showing her taking cocaine when she returns from her holiday, sources said today.

Brian McFadden has not commented on reports that he is consulting lawyers over the care of his two children with Kerry Katona.

Kerry Katona’s former publicist Max Clifford today urged her to “get a grip”, after she was axed as the face of supermarket chain Iceland amid allegations that she took cocaine.

Kerry Katona has been dropped as the face of supermarket chain Iceland following allegations that she took cocaine.

CORONATION Street legend Bill Roache yesterday fought back tears as he paid tribute to his “perfect wife” during her memorial service.

Reality star Kerry Katona was expected to give birth today, her publicist said.

Footballer Andy Cole will face no further action over allegations he assaulted his wife, police said today.

Kerry Katona has spoken for the first time about the armed raid on her home and said: “I thought we were all going to die.”

Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona and her baby daughter were held captive at their home by three armed burglars today.

Former Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee was arrested following an argument with a police officer, it was revealed today.

Wayne Rooney emerged unscathed after a 23-ton builder’s lorry hit his car.

British solicitor Sally Clark jailed for life for the murders of her two baby sons was today dramatically freed by the Court of Appeal.

A solicitor convicted of murdering her two baby sons has written a heartfelt letter proclaiming her innocence and the love she feels for her remaining son.