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Coronation Street fans demand to know where ‘missing' sets have gone as one not seen in 11 years – amid ITV budget cuts

CORONATION Street fans have demanded to know the whereabouts of 'missing' sets - including one not seen in 11 years. The ITV soap's features a variety of different locations. Advertisement 4 Corrie fans say they haven't seen The Kabin's interior for a while Credit: ITV 4 Brian Packham's flat hasn't been seen in over a decade Credit: ITV 4 Fans said the flat above Prima Doner had been off-screen for years Credit: ITV Among the most iconic spots are The Rovers Return and Underworld factory. Writing One penned: "According to the Corrie wiki, the inside of the kebab shop flat (18a Victoria Street) was last seen in 2019!" Another commented: "That's insane. Has The Kabin featured yet this year?" Advertisement Read more on Corrie A third person said in response: "No. Hasn't featured since February of 2024." The Kabin is perhaps However, former teacher Brian Packham has Eagle-eyed viewers pointed out Brian's own flat hasn't been featured for over a decade. Advertisement Most read in Soaps A fan wrote: "Brian's flat (12 Coronation Street) hasn't featured since 2014." While another shared: "Its definitely lazy to have the kabin interior off screen for so long as well as regular residents flats." Coronation Street in major leak as fans on set tour sneak into newly re-designed Platt house after epic blaze Earlier this year, ITV announced from January 2026, Corrie and Emmerdale Bosses attempted to spin the new streamlined output by branding the new soap schedule as ITV's new 'Power Hour', with Emmerdale airing at 8pm followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm, Monday to Friday. Advertisement A TV insider previously told The Sun: 'After ITV is the cost-cutting focus will shift to them. 'There's been some seismic changes already over the past year in regards to penny pinching and many believe that's just the start. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and 'Given the big audience figures and institutional history within ITV, soaps used to have an untouchable feel about them. 'But that's changed significantly and they now feel more vulnerable than ever.' Advertisement A string of Corrie stars — Helen Worth, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver , Shelley King, Sue Devaney, , since November 2024. Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Coronation Street features a variety of homes and businesses Credit: PA