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Actor Michael Keating in a scene from Blake's 7, 30 December 1977. (Photo by Don Smith/Radio Times/Getty Images)"

Blake's 7 & EastEnders star Michael Keating dies aged 79

Actor Michael Keating, best known for his role as Vila Restal in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7, has died aged 79, his agent has said.

Television • 22 May

Emmerdale to run new homelessness storyline

Emmerdale hopes to "challenge the perception of what homelessness looks like" in a new storyline, which will reveal one of its characters is sleeping rough.

Television • 22 May

Fair City on Friday: 'You look guilty...'

Claire marks Doug's card in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 22 May

Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision winner DARA has said she had "doubt and anxiety" about taking part in the 2026 edition of the song contest. https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0517/1573761-eurovision-winners-doubt-and-anxiety-about-taking-part/

EastEnders teases The Night that Changes Everything

EastEnders has released a new trailer as it counts down to a huge week in Albert Square.

Soaps • 17 May

Original Corrie cast member Alan Rothwell dies aged 89

Alan Rothwell, best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of ITV soap Coronation Street, has died aged 89, his family told the Press Association.

Television • 14 May

Diane Parish as Denise Fox in EastEnders Photo: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

EastEnders announces Denise Fox blood cancer storyline

EastEnders will explore a blood cancer storyline involving the character Denise Fox.

Soaps • 07 May

Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) begins a formal round of questioning. Photo: Danielle Baguley/ITV

Corrie suspects face heat in hunt for Theo's killer

Six residents of Weatherfield will come under suspicion on Coronation Street as police hunt for Theo Silverton's killer.

Soaps • 04 May

Jon Lee says it was 'surreal' to return to EastEnders

S Club star Jon Lee has said it was "surreal" to step back onto Albert Square and reunite with his "onscreen family", as he returns to EastEnders after almost 30 years.

Soaps • 01 May

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Sally Dynevor attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Dynevor would redo Corrie cancer plot after diagnosis

Coronation street star Sally Dynevor has said she would play her character's breast cancer storyline "very differently" following her own diagnosis.

Soaps • 29 Apr

Corrie uses purple to raise domestic violence awareness

Coronation Street will weave the colour purple, a global symbol for domestic violence awareness, throughout its latest episode to highlight the issue.

Television • 15 Apr

Pugs Lilly and Lulu on the Coronation Street cobbles in Manchester. Photo: James Speakman/PA Media Assignments

Corrie welcomes over 200 dogs for charity fundraiser

More than 200 dogs have walked along the famous cobbles at the Coronation Street Experience in Manchester for the first time.

Soaps • 12 Apr

Chris Coghill as Emmerdale's Kev Townsend

Emmerdale welcomes back Chris Coghill as Kev Townsend

Actor Chris Coghill has said he is "really pleased" to be returning to Emmerdale as his character brings "unfinished business and drama" to the village.

Soaps • 02 Apr