4 hours ago Corrie icon Bruce Jones says his fans will be 'upset and annoyed' by TV bosses killing off Les Battersby as he addresses news for first time

Jones became a household name after arriving on the cobbles as foul-mouthed Les, head of the equally uncouth Battersby family.

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9 hours ago Coronation Street legend 'told he was being axed by email' after 27 years

The decision made by show bosses was described as “a huge snub” that will “infuriate long-term fans”.

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9 hours ago Corrie legend Roy Cropper joins Leicester fans in sweary chant during Saints romp

Coronation Street legend Roy Cropper was seen enjoying himself in the Leicester away end as he joined in with the sweary chant directed at the distraught Southampton fans

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11 hours ago Coronation Street legend 'axed by email' after 27 years, reveals shocked co

Bruce Jones, who has played Les Battersby on Coronation Street for a decade, has been told 'by email' that his character is being killed off, his ex co-star Vicky Entwistle said

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23 hours ago Coronation Street 'to kill off ITV soap legend' 27 years after debut on soap

Coronation Street bosses are reportedly killing off Les Battersby almost three decades after he first arrived on the cobbles with his wife Janice, daughter Leanne and step-daughter Toyah

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31 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'had no idea' soap icon appeared alongside Taylor Swift in Hollywood film

Coronation Street fans have been left floored after spotting a soap legend in a huge Hollywood movie with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift

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