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Metro
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street returns to iconic filming location for joyous scenes
Coronation Street's finest are gearing up for camp old time on the cobbles of Canal Street. The small Mancunian thoroughfare has been the heart of the city's gay community since the 1950s, and houses a number of LGBTQ+ venues. As well as hosting the annual Pride celebrations each August, the area is also a well-known TV and film location, being projected into millions of living rooms around the world in the late 90s during Russell T Davies' drama Queer as Folk. The writer also used it as a setting for his subsequent series Bob and Rose and Cucumber. Corrie is also no stranger to the street, with the residents taking a number of trips there throughout the 2000s. The last time they visited the village was in 2013, though ITV continued to drive a float through the Pride parade each year for the next decade. A spokesperson confirmed last year that cost cutting meant they could no longer take part. Despite that, the iconic Barbara Knox, better known as Rita Tanner, put in a personal appearance on the Alan Turing Stage, belting out show tunes. She also accepted a 'Your Manchester Icon' award from drag queen Belinda Scandal and Deputy Lieutenant Mark Llewellin, partner of the late Roy Barraclough who played Alec Gilroy. Now, cast and crew have made a rare trip to film new scenes on location. New pictures show a number of favourites strolling down the road in fits of laughter, before making their way into nightclub Bar Pop, which has been cleverly disguised as a fictional boozer. Coronation Street's first gay characters Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) can be seen with their mate Mary Taylor (Patti Clare). They're joined by newbies James Cartwright and Jason Callender, who play Theo Silverton and James Bailey. Somewhat of a love triangle has emerged between Todd, Theo and James in recent weeks – could it intensify on their night out? Completing the group are Jodie Prenger and returnee Amy Robbins, better known as Rovers landlady Glenda Shuttleworth and villainous Christina Boyd. Exactly what brings the Weatherfield gang to Canal Street remains to be seen, but they all seem in high spirits. More Trending Mary can be seen wiping away the tears as Glenda tries on a cowboy hat. A number of supporting artists draperd in bright colours and rainbow accessories can also be seen in the background. With the serial drama filming roughly six to eight weeks in advance, it's likely that these scenes will coincide with Manchester Pride. In other snaps, the show's security can be seen ensuring that their set isn't invaded by fans, while another member of behind-the-scenes staff snaps continuity pictures on a tablet. View More » Coronation Street continues Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: UK soap star congratulates brother on Wimbledon win MORE: EastEnders legend says 'life is good' as she addresses unemployment following BBC soap exit MORE: EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to hospital after eating 'seriously toxic' plant
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Wales Online
Bar security says 'I will put pressure on your f***ing neck' as man is pinned to the ground
Bar security says 'I will put pressure on your f***ing neck' as man is pinned to the ground A member of security staff has been suspended after he was filmed making sickening threats to a man who had been pinned to the ground following an altercation outside a bar A member of bar security staff was heard threatening and swearing at a man they had pinned to the ground after an altercation in Manchester's Gay Village. An incident unfolded in Manchester's Gay Village, where security staff at a bar were caught on camera threatening and hurling abuse at a man they had pinned to the ground during an altercation. The altercation, which occurred outside Bar Pop on Canal Street around 1.50 am on the recent Bank Holiday Monday, was captured in footage shared with the Manchester Evening News. The video depicts five security staff members restraining a man on the pavement. A witness contacted the police recalling how that the man seemed 'very intoxicated' and allegedly 'tried to punch' a bouncer before being subdued. However, they labelled the conduct of an employee from CandD Security Ltd as 'disgusting'. In the video snippet, a female security staffer is overheard snapping "shut your mouth" followed by the threat, "I will put pressure on your f***ing neck". There's a noticeable movement suggesting she applies force onto his neck area, reports the Manchester Evening News. While her colleagues maintain their grip on the individual, the woman said: "How dare you f***ing assault my f***ing door staff. Thinking you're hard? I've had bigger people than you for my f***ing breakfast." One patron who experienced the scene on a night out noted that despite the man's initial aggression post a 'kerfuffle' with a doorman, his inebriated state rendered him relatively immobile, reiterating that 'he wasn't going anywhere'. The eyewitness has reported this matter to the authorities. Article continues below (Image: ABNM Photography ) He recounted: "A gent came out of the bar and he had a kerfuffle with one of the bouncers. Yes, he did swing for him but he was so out of it that he completely missed. The bouncers threw him to the floor and multiple people jumped on top of him - at this point I thought it was justified. "But after a good five minutes of him being on the floor, when he was shouting, one of the female door staff members dropped her body camera and was screaming at him about putting pressure on his neck and swearing at him and being aggressive. "It was disgusting. He wasn't going anywhere, as there were so many of them pinning him down. In a place like Canal Street where you are supposed to feel really safe and people like this have a contract for the doors, it's not right." Greater Manchester Police have confirmed receiving an assault report and confirm that the investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, a related staff member has been placed on suspension by the security firm. When approached with these allegations, a spokesperson for CandD security said: "We are aware of the incident, and the individual involved has been suspended from work pending further investigation. We are currently cooperating fully with GMP in this matter." Article continues below Bar Pop has also issued a response. A spokesperson said: "We are aware of the matter and are working with the local authority and Greater Manchester Police. A staff member has been suspended pending investigation."
