Sitting in a glacial valley surrounded by vast farmland is an area that offers tranquillity and a true sense of England’s countryside with historic villages and walking trails
It’s a paradise for walkers and cyclists (Image: Philip Silverman via Getty Images)
For those seeking a sense of peace and tranquillity, this glacial valley, encircled by expansive farmland, delivers precisely that – an authentic taste of England’s rural heartland.
Littondale is a small and peaceful dale in Yorkshire, nestled in a classic u-shape, with deep historical roots and a flavour of country living from a bygone era.
Visitors to the dale experience a feeling that time has stood still, as its hamlets and way of life remain quintessentially English in every respect.
Indeed, archaeologists have discovered numerous prehistoric and later settlements that once inhabited the length of the valley. Their extensive findings also showed that throughout the mediaeval period the dale was predominantly managed by several monastic houses.
The dale now consists of several settlements, including Hawkswick, Arncliffe and Litton. Each is characterised by farmhouses dating back to the 17th century.
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Contributing to its peaceful atmosphere is the stunning river which famously winds through the valley before eventually merging with the larger River Wharfe.
Shallow yet flowing with remarkably clear waters, the River Skirfare meanders through the farmlands and valley floor, vanishing for portions of the year.
As seasonal conditions shift, the stream trickles away and disappears beneath the ground, near Litton, revealing an unusual limestone landscape below.
Arncliffe
Arncliffe stands as one of the principal villages in the region, and despite its compact size, it boasts considerable fame. Recognised by countless households across Britain, it served as the original backdrop and filming location for the much-loved soap Emmerdale Farm.
The village pub, called the Falcon, was even featured as the Woolpack Inn. The traditional inn, according to visitor feedback, has seen better days.
However, one guest commented on TripAdvisor: “We had read about this tiny pub. It had been featured on the TV soap Emmerdale many moons ago, and it did not disappoint! The landlord was straight out of central casting.”
The area still comprises the most enchanting stone cottages, alongside a delightful church, the Church of St Oswald. Constructed sometime between the 16th and 18th centuries, the building remains a listed structure, believed to have been developed from an original Saxon place of worship.
Positioned at the centre of the village, the church continues to attract curious visitors and was once a location regularly visited by the renowned poet and novelist Charles Kingsley.
His time there during the Victorian period was believed to have influenced his celebrated children’s story, The Water Babies, penned in 1873.
Walking
Many people choose to treat the area as a base for rambling, parking in one of its villages and tackling the Yorkshire Dales terrain. Most of these trails are circular, returning you directly to your starting point, whilst exploring the valleys and peaks en route.
The Littondale to Kettlewell walk is a well-loved route, starting in the village of Arncliffe, leading you across the shoulder of Birks in Kettlewell, where you can pause for refreshments, before returning into Littondale.
Alternatively, some choose the slightly over five-mile walk that takes you from Arncliffe to Litton and loops back round.
The two-hour ramble provides a leisurely countryside stroll as you soak up the picturesque beauty of Yorkshire, with the chance to make a stop, or two, at the charming village pubs.
The soaps are lining up some big twists next week according to new spoilers, with exits teased and new discoveries across Emmerdale, EastEnders, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks
The soaps are lining up some big twists next week according to new spoilers(Image: ITV)
The soaps feature major twists next week that could impact the future of some favourite characters.
Emmerdale will air a big confession, and the fallout could lead to the exit of three characters. Coronation Street is also hinting at exits, as some secrets may be exposed and one villain teases they are leaving Weatherfield for good.
Over on EastEnders, there’s a discovery about one newcomer, and Bea takes worrying action against another Walford resident. As for Hollyoaks, there’s a sibling twist and prison breakout plan.
Finally Home and Away is lining up a reunion and some worrying health news. Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.Click here to activateor add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.
Bear loses control and lies to DS Walsh that he killed Ray on purpose in a bid to protect Paddy. Paddy’s devastated, fearing his dad will get a life sentence. It leads to Paddy and Dylan agreeing to confess to their part in Ray’s death cover-up, and the events prior.
They’re told they will be charged with perverting the course of justice, and the family soon realise that finding a witness to confirm it was Ray’s intent to kill Dylan could back their self-defence claim. Elsewhere, Kim’s vulnerable with Lydia as she vows to keep her heart closed off to Graham.
Joe is fed up by Graham’s attempts to turn him off Kim, while Kim presses Joe until he makes an admission. Also next week, Jacob’s struggling with his placement and Dr. Todd’s mentorship programme but is left shattered by Dr. Todd’s brutal notes.
Kerry and Jai continue to keep their fling a secret, but Eric soon realises something could be going on. When Mary offers her advice, will he listen? Finally next week, Isaac is upset as he fears his dad Cain will die from cancer, while Cain is preoccupied in his search for farm land.
Coronation Street
Nina’s worried about Sam’s behaviour, and soon things worsen when he collapses on the pavement. He’s rushed to hospital, and when Leanne gently suggests that his exams weren’t the only reason he resorted to taking drugs, he considers confessing all.
As Sam’s family rally around him, will the walls close in on Megan? Soon, Megan’s past comes back to haunt her as a shock discovery rocks the Driscolls, and Daniel wants answers.
Lisa quizzes Kit about the attack on Mal, but he gives nothing away. When Lisa reveals a witness has come forward, Kit masks his unease before ambushing them at the station and it seems he could be exposed.
Later, Lisa reveals that Mal has regained consciousness, so Kit visits him in hospital and questions him about the attack. Some news from Adam leaves Alya forcing a smile while a data breach leaves them panicking, as residents fume. George despairs over the continuing smear campaign targeting the undertakers.
Todd’s upset to see Theo with another man, leading to Glenda urging Todd to get back on the dating scene, but how will Theo react? Later on, Theo tells Todd he’s thinking of accepting a job in Belfast as it’ll be best for both of them to have a clean break. But things take a sinister turn when he drugs Todd’s drink.
EastEnders
Peter organises a surprise for Lauren, while Max soon finds himself at loggerheads with his family and leaves. With Max away, Mark offers Lauren a business proposition with the promise of luxury cars, but she has no idea of Mark’s criminal motives.
Later, Lauren gets off to a good start as she successfully sells one of Mark’s cars, but Max is suspicious about the paperwork. Soon Callum drops some news that leads to Lauren confronting Mark.
Johnny remains distant with Linda, while she’s caught in the middle when Bea clashes with Elaine. Soon, Linda is on the receiving end of some crossed words from Max. Soon Max and Linda get closer, with Max stepping in to support her, but a shocking discovery leaves Linda reeling.
Meanwhile, when Bea’s credit card application is rejected she sets one up in Honey’s name. Later in the week, Billy, Janet and Will arrive home without Honey, and Billy’s left concerned about Bea’s obsession with his family.
Jean returns to Walford, and she and Zoe put aside their differences. Sandra arrives and is asking questions about Jasmine, with Kim and Denise discovering she is the adoptive mother of Jasmine’s twin brother Josh.
It’s not long before Josh arrives. When he finds out Zoe is also there, he insists he wants nothing to do with his mum. He does seem keen to get to know his grandfather Patrick though, while he also catches Oscar’s eye.
There’s also drama when Suki finds out about Penny and Vinny’s baby news. Penny tells Suki that she and Vinny are having their baby, with or without her blessing.
Hollyoaks
Dillon tells Vicky his plan to break Lucas out of prison so they can run away together. Later, he confides in her sister Gemma that Vicky is taking weight loss injections. Meanwhile, Rex, James and Froggy form an alliance to help Lucas, who is keen to serve his time.
Also next week, Theresa offers to help Mercedes track down her mystery new man, but is shocked by his identity. Soon, Warren drives out to the woods and opens his boot to reveal Jenson tied up.
There’s a shock when Jenson claims he’s Warren’s brother, leading to Warren attacking him before heading off to find proof. While alone, Jenson suffers an asthma attack.
Diane tells Tony she is determined to make the most of her time with her family after her cancer diagnosis. When the teens bunk off from school, Ant apologises to Trina, while Kathleen-Angel upsets him before they end up sleeping together. Ste returns from his holiday, while Dom is left hurt after being tricked by the teens and Rex struggles to open up to Ste.
Home and Away
Remi notices he’s experiencing pins and needles in his hands after a recent seizure following his brain tumour diagnosis. Eden’s devastated by some news, and soon she finds out Cash has lied to her. It’s up to Remi to tell her the truth to explain everything, before he agrees to speak with a neurosurgeon.
Marilyn shares her concerns with Alf that she could have done more to stop Leah leaving, while Leah’s furious over Justin’s ultimatum. Leah ends up staying, and she and Justin reconcile.
Mali has a warning for Lacey about Holden, while Kerrie won’t stop calling Harper before she takes a damning revenge on Tane with a drugs lie. When Tane is questioned by police, he’s aware the drugs were planted by Kerrie, but can he prove it? Also next week, Dana helps Sonny settle into the rehabilitation clinic, only for him to end their relationship.
Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.Hollyoaks is available to stream on Channel 4’s streaming service now, while it also airs Mondays to Wednesdays on E4 at 7PM.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Fans of Emmerdale and Coronation Street were not impressed to hear yet again the soaps had been cancelled by ITV in favour of sports coverage, leading to a plea to bosses
10:26, 06 Mar 2026Updated 10:27, 06 Mar 2026
Fans of the soaps have once again been dealt a blow, as there’s no Emmerdale or Coronation Street on Friday(Image: ITV)
Fans of the soaps have once again been dealt a blow, as there’s no Emmerdale or Coronation Street on Friday on ITVX or ITV1.
The soaps have once again been shelved by ITV in favour of sports coverage. It’s sparked fury amongst soap fans who had been promised five days a week of the soaps from January.
Not only that, but most weeks the ‘missing episodes’ never end up being replaced, leaving fans annoyed. This time, it’s the rugby coverage again, while soon it will no doubt be more football that takes the shows off air.
Time and time again viewers have pleaded with bosses to make a change so that fans do not miss out. A suggestion was that the episodes could still drop on ITVX, or sports could be moved elsewhere given ITV as a number of channels.
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Taking to social media, fans called out the move once more annoyed that another Friday would see both soaps dropped in favour of sports. A fan said: “What again !! This is happening way too often.”
Another agreed: “Why can’t rugby go on ITV3?” as a third said: “Exactly! Or they could at least still put the Corrie episode on ITVX.” Another fan said: “This really annoys me when this happens.”
A fan then asked: “When will the missing episodes of Corrie and Emmerdale due to sport on Friday be shown?” The answer is never, as the filming of the episodes would have been planned around the ‘cancellations’, while in future there will no doubt be episodes airing on different days.
It’s happened quite often since January, with fans having fumed about it before this week too. A fan said: “Why can’t the footy and rugby be put on another channel, we always miss out , so unfair!!!”
A fan added: “Never mind the loyal supporters of soaps so just take them off for sport.” Another fan commented: “They’re at it again taking Corrie off two nights this week and not making the time up Why oh why do they that? ITV has four channels plus ITVX so why not put football on one of their other channels and leave Corrie alone?” Other fans disagreed with the comments, suggesting it wasn’t a big deal, but soap fans would beg to differ!
Soap spoilers for next week tease big drama and revelations across Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Hollyoaks and Home and Away, with some sad news and new twists
Soap spoilers for next week tease big drama and revelations(Image: ITV)
It’s another big week fro the soaps with twists, discoveries, hints at what’s ahead and some sad news.
On Emmerdale, one character finally shares the heartbreaking news about their secret cancer diagnosis. We also see characters tempted with an affair teased, while there’s also fresh hope after recent turmoil.
As for Coronation Street, villain Megan Walsh might be rumbled as another character faces trouble. There’s also romance drama and Theo Silverton’s abusive behaviour continues.
On EastEnders fans will see a showdown between Mark Fowler Jr and Ravi Gulati after a truth is revealed. There’s also an attack, while on Hollyoaks there’s a heartbreaking diagnosis for one fan favourite. Home and Away also features the possible end of a marriage.
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EastEnders
Mark’s under pressure to get rid of the informant, Ravi, leading to them clashing. Priya ends up dropping Ravi in it, confirming to Mark that his suspicions are correct. Soon, a reckless Ravi speeds out of Walford with Mark in tow. Priya panics for Ravi’s safety, while a fight ensues at Walford Common.
Later, Priya discovers Ravi’s self-harming scars as she fears for his mental health. She tells Jack how Ravi has compromised his position as an informant, while later, Ravi breaks down in her arms.
Events see Vicki concerned for her safety, leading to a clash with her brother Mark. Ross tries to reason with him, but Mark insists he must hand over the informant, while Vicki soon asks Phil for help.
Lauren fears for her future when she learns the car lot is up for sale. After she’s rejected for a bank loan, she asks her dad Max to invest but he refuses. Oscar and Cindy jibe at Lauren but Max does a U-turn, and agrees to invest.
It’s not long until Lauren realises she and her dad have very different ideas. As Peter supports Lauren, she tries to prove herself to Max. When Mark shows interest in a car, Lauren is soon disappointed when he reveals he hasn’t got the funds for it.
When Lauren’s alone, a thug attacks her and steals the car, with Mark rushing to her aid. Phil continues to avoid visiting Nigel at the care home, leaving Lexi, Julie and Callum to go instead.
Emmerdale
As Cain struggles knowing the farm could be lost, he can barely cope as Moira thanks him for keeping everything going. Sarah forces him to tell Moira the truth before things get any worse, as Joe threatens their future.
As Sarah continues to hide Cain’s cancer diagnosis from loved ones, he’s left panicked when he finds blood in his urine. As it’s time to reveal what’s going on, Cain visits Moira in prison and tells her he has cancer, leaving her heartbroken.
Soon it’s time to tell the family and after sharing his news, Cain prepares to tell sons Kyle and Isaac. A chat with Rhona sees Graham admit he knew about Cain’s diagnosis, leading to a charged moment. When Lydia tells Kim she spotted the pair together, Kim claims it doesn’t bother her.
Soon, Graham gives Rhona an ultimatum, and as he prepares to speak his truth, Rhona has a decision to make. Meanwhile, Joe is deflated when his master plan fails to impress Kim, while Kim decides to visit Moira.
Elsewhere, Mack, Matty and Ross feel like things might have turned a corner for the farm after Vanessa confirms the TB results for the herd are promising. Also next week, Laurel confides in Nicola, Arthur rejects a job with Jai while someone is suspicious over Kerry and Jai’s closeness. Finally, Paddy awaits news on whether Bear will be discharged from the mental health unit.
Coronation Street
It’s Theo’s birthday, but he’s clearly underwhelmed by Todd’s gifts. When he invites Maria and Gary to join him and Todd at The Bistro, Todd’s late, and Theo gives him daggers. When Todd is unable to afford the bill, Theo confronts him for ruining his birthday before he loses it with him.
As Todd tidies up after the fight, avoids work while Gary spots Theo sleeping in his van. When Gary goes to the flat to get some of Theo’s things, he spots the mess and tries to get Theo to sort things out with Todd. Later, Theo agrees to talk as Todd struggles to cope.
Adam gives Jodie a lecture, leaving her seething, while soon Tracy is having a word about David the dog. When Adam suggests a holiday with Alya she’s delighted but a text message leaves her thrown.
The next day, Adam is determined to catch out Jodie, who is left fearful when she realises her act has been shared on the Weatherfield Community page. Ollie and Amy enjoy a date, until Lauren accidentally soaks Amy with some drinks.
Amy’s buzzing about her possible romance though, with another date planned only for Maggie to encourage Lauren to try and win Ollie back. When Ollie can’t keep his eyes off of Lauren, will Amy be left heartbroken? Ollie realises Maggie is behind it, but Lauren confesses her reunion hopes.
Sam is sick, leaving Leanne concerned. She confides in Megan who plays it down, while she’s soon caught flirting on her phone. Later, Megan continues to make digs at Sam, while Leanne makes a comment to Daniel about his flirty phone chat with Megan, unaware she was speaking with Will.
Soon her interest is piqued, while Sam vows he’s not afraid of Megan anymore. Steve’s avoiding Cassie after her proposal plans. When the day of his dad Jim’s funeral arrives, he invites Ben for support.
As he attends without his mum Liz or brother Andy, he’s grateful for Ben joining him, while Maggie is keen for Ben to avoid the wake as he has a hospital appointment the next morning. George is upset as he continues to receive funeral cancellations, and things get worse when Maggie tells him he’s not welcome at the pub.
Hollyoaks
Diane hides her devastating advanced stage ovarian cancer diagnosis from her family, as an unaware Tony returns home with his brother Dom in tow. Diane soon leaves Nancy and Leela speechless with the news, and soon Tony finds out the truth.
He’s determined to get a second opinion, while Nancy tells Darren what’s happening as Diane’s children remain in the dark. Dillon confides in Lucas about Donny, and Lucas reveals he’s managed to get a phone into the prison.
But during a phone call, Dillon is panicked when he hears a fight taking place and Lucas goes silent. Later, Frankie and Vicky share their concerns about Dillon’s rekindled romance. Mercedes tries to track down ‘Jake’, while Froggy has some advice for Rex.
Home and Away
Cash is feeling the pressure about Remi’s secret, while Remi wakes up after a seizure. Dana tries to help Sonny, leaving him overwhelmed and soon he snaps.
Kerrie is upset with how much time her grandson Archie is spending with Tane instead of her, so she tries to find dirt on him. Kerrie’s soon distracted by an emotional Dana, who opens up to her mum but they soon clash, with Harper soon telling Kerrie to leave.
Meanwhile Sonny faces the reality of learning to use a wheelchair, leading to some advice from John. Elsewhere, Levi is thinking about a career change, and Lacey and David prepare for Jo to be discharged from hospital. Finally, Leah announces that she’s going to leave the Bay for a while, but Justin, keen to fix their marriage, urges her to stay.
Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.Hollyoaks is available to stream on Channel 4’s streaming service now, while it also airs Mondays to Wednesdays on E4 at 7PM.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Emmerdale viewers were left “devastated” after things got worse for Bear Wolf on Friday night’s episode of the ITV soap after everything the fan favourite has already been through
Things got worse for Bear Wolf on Friday’s edition of Emmerdael
Emmerdale fans were left “devastated” after things got worse for Bear Wolf on Friday night’s episode of the ITV soap. The former professional wrestler, who has been played by Joshua Richards since 2019, has been through the mill in recent months, having become a victim of modern slavery at the hands of evil Celia Daniels and Ray Walters on their farm.
In January, as part of a major flashback week, it was revealed that Bear had killed Ray following his imprisonment and after being released on bail, he has been struggling with his guilt ever since, struggling to sleep and turning to alcohol to cope.
On the latest episode of the Yorkshire-based serial, Bear tried to obtain painkillers from GP Manpreet Sharma but she refused to give him them, aware that he had been given opium whilst in slavery and therefor unable to have any. Turning to drink, an angry Bear injured himself when he punched a mirror and took himself off to hospital.
Once there, he begged Jacob Gallagher (Joe Warren-Plant) to prescribe him painkillers, but he reminded him that as a student doctor, he would not be able to, although he did help him with his cut hand. Not being able to get painkillers enraged bear, and he grabbed the young medic and held him in the same wrestling pose he used to strangle Ray to death.
Jacob kicked a trolley and the loud noise startled Bear so much that he came to his senses and stopped the attack, but it was then that Bear’s son Paddy (Dominic Brunt) arrived, along with his wife Mandy (Lisa Riley), and told him that the police were on their way to take action. Following the ordeal, Doctor Todd (Caroline Harker) cornered Jacob and demanded an explanation as to how the student doctor had ended up in that position to begin with.
She raged: “You didn’t think at all. In fact, for a supposedly intelligent young man, you really are remarkably stupid. You cannot let personal relationships affect patient care.
“You seem to think the fact that you know someone means you can ignore all our protocols. But if you carry on behaving so irresponsibly in my department, I will have you removed from the course!” She later changed her tune, and sent Jacob off to the canteen to get a coffee and recharge. But it had all proven too much for him, as he took himself off to the toilet, looked in the mirror and cried.
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In the final moments of the episode, Paddy and Mandy wondered where Bear had gone as he was nowhere to be found, and no one had seen him either. Already worried about his father, who was missing for months before being discovered within the slave ring, Paddy began to panic as he realised he didn’t have his phone with him and had likely wandered off into the night. Sure enough, in the final shot of the episode, Bear was seen wandering through the city.
Fans instantly took to social media to react to the sad twist, with one writing on X: “An appreciation tweet for the fantastic Joshua Richards! Seeing Bear’s gradual decline in his mental health since Ray’s death has been devastating to watch. I hope this storyline leads to Bear being sectioned and getting the help he needs.”
Another said: “Bear walking through the streets alone[crying emoji] This reminds me of April’s life on the streets episode from last year,” whilst a third wrote: “The way that nurse speaks to Jacob is vile! [angry face emoji] Bear is mentally unwell and Jacob was only trying to help him.”
Soap spoilers for next week tease split drama, secrets exposed and a big return as well as other drama across Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Home and Away
00:00, 24 Feb 2026Updated 00:14, 24 Feb 2026
Lily discovers Jodie’s secret box(Image: ITV)
It’s another big week for the soaps, with an past character returning to one show, and some secrets coming to light.
On Emmerdale there’s concern for one character who goes missing, before a plan is put into motion. There’s also split fears, while a crime could come to light.
Over on Coronation Street, One character prepares to propose but is thwarted by some upsetting news. Someone is attacked, while there’s a stressful situation or two.
On EastEnders fans can expect the return of a past character, after months of speculation. With that, there’s also a big discovery and a revenge twist featuring Max Branning.
As for Hollyoaks, there’s a sad confession and concern for a resident of the village. Home and Away also sees concern sparked, and someone’s health takes a turn. Here’s next week’s big spoilers…
Bear is wandering alone on an isolated country road after leaving the hospital. Paddy is distraught over his dad being missing, with the police soon pointing out that Bear has broken his bail conditions.
They say after an assault on Jacob too, he’ll be held on remand when he’s found. When Paddy finds Bear, he thinks he can avoid Bear’s immediate imprisonment by paying for him to stay at a secure mental health unit. But will it work?
Cain is close to breaking point, and things worsen when he finds out Joe has arranged a herd inspection due to a suspected TB case. He knows it means nothing can be moved off the farm until they receive an all clear. Soon, Joe puts out his offer to buy the farm again, but Matty is keen to avoid this, but is the farm doomed?
Elsewhere, Cain wants Sarah to stop the car thefts, but she can’t help herself when she spots an expensive motor. Jacob’s furious to catch his wife in his boss’ car, and he’s even more hurt when she refuses to tell him why.
Jacob confronts Cain, and soon Charity does too. Liam advises Cain to tell his family about his cancer diagnosis. Also next week, after Laurel’s fall she continues to claim she has no memory of what happened.
Arthur is terrified his involvement will be rumbled, especially when Manpreet wants to speak to Laurel alone about her fall. Finally, Jacob opens up to Pollard about his tricky boss who is right behind him the entire time, while Jai and Kerry enjoy their secret workplace romance only for Kerry to risk things, as she mocks Jai in public.
EastEnders
Linda is worried about Johnny, and admits to Elaine she could have stopped Tim’s ‘test’ on Callum. Johnny is furious when he learns the truth, and after he’s forced to meet Tim to sign the paperwork, Tim insists on going for a drink just as Callum arrives.
Linda confides in Max who takes matters into his own hands with Tim. Linda finds out and is frantic, with Johnny forced to tell Callum everything. Callum is furious while also consumed with guilt. Max soon tells Tim never to step foot in Walford again.
Julie learns the care home has a place available for Nigel, while soon she and Phil face a decision when Nigel asks to see Clare. Phil tries to convince Julie to call Clare, but she puts her foot down, but something Lexi says soon changes her mind.
Clare returns to Walford, and soon clashes with Julie. When she visits her dad at the hospital, she’s devastated when he doesn’t recognise her. Later, Lexi urges Clare to make things up to Nigel while she still can. When she discharges Nigel, Julie is furious while the community rally around him as he heads home.
Soon, as Clare and Phil take Nigel to the care home to settle him in, the enormity of the situation takes a heavy toll on all three of them. Priya tries to reassure Nugget and Avani that Ravi is okay, while Jack fears Ravi is too unwell to continue his informant work.
Ravi ignores this, but something he uncovers leaves him panicked. Fearing Mark will be caught, he tries to warn him only for Priya to stop his plan, warning him he could lose everything. Yolande becomes increasingly worried by Patrick’s reliance on his use of AI featuring Anthony. Meanwhile, Patrick advises Howie not to waste another day getting Kim back, so he plans a big surprise.
Coronation Street
Cassie prepares to propose to Steve, only for Steve to get a devastating call that his dad Jim has died. Cassie decides not to go ahead with her plan, while after a toast Steve breaks down to Tim. Carla is shocked to find a baby in a car seat on the doorstep, and Lisa soon realises it’s Connie, the daughter of Carla’s brother Rob and his prison guard flame Mandy.
Carla refuses to care for Connie, while the baby does stay with them, leading to a sleepless night for all the family. When Carla later bonds with Connie, bouncing her on her knee, Lisa wonders if she’s making a breakthrough. Sally tries to offer Carla and Lisa parenting tips, but they’re not interested.
George is disheartened by negative reviews about his undertakers, knowing Annie is responsible, so Glenda takes action. Christina reports Annie to the police for defamation, only for George to be questioned over fraud allegations.
Brody quizzes Kit and Sarah about the attack on Mal, and it’s clear they are hiding something leading to a confrontation. Debbie helps Lou make bracelets for her girls, but an incident with Paula leaves Debbie shaken.
When Lou is attacked, Sally, Brody and the girls are shocked to see her injuries. Meanwhile, Debbie gets a visit from Carl who guilt trips her into giving him more cash. Sally has a warning for Debbie and as Debbie frets over Carl, the stress takes its toll while Ronnie is left furious about the money.
Later on, Debbie is struggling and Lou passes this onto Sally who tells Ronnie, leaving Debbie upset. David and Shona nervously watch as the hospital staff prepare Harper for her operation, and as the Platts arrive for support, it emerges Harper has suffered a minor bleed.
David loses his temper, and as Jodie leaves she allows a patient to think she is Shona and is Harper’s mum. When Shona comes across the pair talking, can she explain herself? Back at the house, Lily discovers Jodie’s secret box, finding the cutout photo of Bernie and Brian’s missing book inside.
She confronts Jodie, but how will she react? Theo continues to keep money from Todd, landing him with an unpaid phone bill and little money to buy Theo a birthday present, as well as fund his meal.
Hollyoaks
Warren is exhausted as he’s pulled between Mercedes and Gemma, while he helps Gemma amid her growing fears for her dad Donny. Gemma tracks Donny down to an abandoned house, where she tells him she knows what happened to him and that she has evidence to put Sully away.
Dodger is also desperate to expose Sully, but he’s ready to fight dirty. When Dodger reveals Sully’s associate, Griff, raped him, the room is left reeling at his hearing.
Meanwhile as Gemma fears for her dad, Misbah makes a dig at him leading to Gemma snapping, and soon Misbah and Warren both realise Donny was raped. Will Donny tell Vicky the truth? Prince is there for Vicky when she suffers a panic attack, but she’s shocked when she walks in on him using steroids.
There’s another surprise for Vicky when Dillon admits he’s been seeing Lucas in prison, where he lets slip Ste and Rex’s engagement. Sienna visits Cleo at the hospital and is forced to finally confess the truth
Home and Away
Remi’s avoiding Levi’s calls, and he soon drops the news he’s pulling the plug on the label with no record deal for Eddie. Remi soon ignores Sonny’s request for help. Eden grows concerned for Remi, while it’s Cash he confides in that he has a brain tumour.
Remi gets in touch with a neurosurgeon, but he’s not left hopeful by what they have to say, leading to a grand gesture. Soon, he suffers a seizure, but will he be okay?
Eddie is forced to explain why Jo left her after the train crash, confessing his fear about the roof collapsing. Jo ends things with him. At the hospital, Sonny struggles and he takes it out on Dana, forcing her to leave.
Kerrie tries to bond with Tane, while Leah and Justin are still on bad terms, with Justin not sure he wants their marriage to continue. Mackenzie and Levi are keen to spread their baby joy, while newcomer Holden asks Lacey out on a date and she panics after Theo’s recent death.
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Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher moved to the picturesque Peak District village of Wincle in Cheshire in 2021, where he now farms for his ITV show Fletcher’s Family Farm
08:25, 23 Feb 2026Updated 08:34, 23 Feb 2026
I visited Kelvin Fletcher’s picturesque Cheshire village(Image: Reach)
Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has made his home in a charming Cheshire village that’s been likened to “going back in time”. Arriving at Wincle, just over an hour’s drive from Manchester, I was instantly struck by the eye-catching red telephone box and the thundering sound of the River Dane.
Nestled within the Peak District, the village is enveloped by undulating countryside and stunning vistas. Yet it’s merely a short journey from more urban centres such as Macclesfield or Congleton, providing a taste of rural living whilst maintaining access to major town amenities.
Kelvin, recognised by many as Andy Sugden from Emmerdale, relocated to the area with his wife Liz and their children in 2021. The move coincided with his transformation from soap actor to farmer, documented in the docuseries Kelvin’s Farming Adventure and, more recently, Fletcher’s Family Farm on ITV One. He now rents a cottage on the farm on Airbnb – earning up to £78,000 a year.
Winding through the country lanes towards Wincle offers glimpses of several Cheshire landmarks including the towering BT Tower in Sutton or the magnificent Macclesfield Forest, a brief drive from the village. Macclesfield itself sits just 15 minutes from the village.
On arrival, I managed to squeeze my car amongst a row of empty vehicles, only to spot numerous ramblers tying their boots or knocking mud from their footwear as I made my way towards the river. With its rural walks, two straightforward words capture the locale – walker’s heaven, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The tiny village is also steeped in history. The Ship Inn, which is currently closed “until further notice”, has been located in Wincle since 1739, whilst St Michael’s Church first opened its doors in 1647.
The church, which underwent restoration in 2018, was constructed on the site of a neolithic burial ground.
Away from the main roads, the historic Cleulow Cross, a gritstone pillar believed to date back to the Dark Ages, stands watch over the Peak District hills, drawing walkers in their droves. After enjoying their ramble, visitors can pop into Wincle Brewery, nestled alongside the River Dane.
It’s not just tourists who have fallen for the area’s charms, however. Chris Gardener relocated to Wincle over a decade ago, captivated by its breathtaking scenery and peaceful rural way of life.
He said: “I live here and I love it. It’s just the beauty of it. It’s a very lovely place and it feels like going back in time. I’ve lived here for around 10 years now and it’s all about the community, the people are lovely.”
Since featuring in Kelvin’s documentary about his character Andy Sugden, the village has reportedly seen a surge in visitors hoping to spot the actor. Meanwhile, local business owner Giles Meadows, who runs Wincle Brewery, says Kelvin can frequently be spotted lending a hand within the local community.
He said: “There has definitely been an influx of people into the village since Kelvin moved in. People walk around looking out for Kelvin himself and he has really integrated into the community. He likes to help out at the village fete and at local events.”
Giles revealed that many visitors are drawn to the quaint village thanks to its stunning natural surroundings, adding: “It’s a very beautiful part of the country, it’s got the beauty of the Peak District but it’s still relatively close to civilisation.
“A lot of the people here are extremely friendly and welcoming. People come here because it is a naturally beautiful place with some fantastic walks.”
Kelvin returns to our screens tonight (February 23) with Fletcher’s Family Farm on ITV One at 7:30pm. This week sees Kelvin preparing his older pigs for market and making an unexpected trip to A&E following an unfortunate encounter with a wasp’s nest. Meanwhile, a new kitten joins the ever-growing Fletcher family.
