Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on the soap, quit alcohol as part of her three stone weight loss journey - and there's one thing she really doesn't miss about it

Adopted Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver found her birth mother through an uncanny coincidence with a co-star - which led her to uncover a secret link with Helen Worth. Even Eileen Grimshaw doesn't have this

Sue, originally named Claire Grieve at birth, was adopted by a young couple, Fred and John Cleaver, and grew up with their five-year-old son Paul. Lesley and Michael later had two daughters who were unaware of their half-sister's existence.

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street, was adopted at 10 days old - and then discovered her birth mum was married to one of her co-stars

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Sue Cleaver did not know who her birth mother was until she had already started acting, making the bombshell discovery after a co-star said 'she's the spitting image of my wife'

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street, shared how a chance encounter led to her finding her biological mum

Coronation Street actress Lisa George has shared her excitement after trying out something for the first time since quitting the ITV soap after 13 years

Former Coronation Street actress Lisa George, who played Beth Tinker, has excitedly shared an update with fans following her exit from the ITV soap after 13 years