Storylines of Coronation Street bar area, the Select, and the Snug into one larger bar making the interior set match the size of the outdoor set more closely. It has stayed the same layout ever since, but its wallpaper and fittings were updated in 2008. In 2002-03, "Coronation Street" featured storyline of Richard Hillman (Brian Capron), who entered as a relative of the late Alma Halliwell (Amanda Barrie). Initially the character was seen offering financial advice to residents and buying the house of Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire), in an arrangement where she would have the right to live in it for her lifetime, but
Storylines of Coronation Street wrong place. Johnny, fearing that Tracy will ruin everything, locks her in a storeroom in Underworld. Carla, feeling guilty, tells Nick about Robert. He forgives her and they continue the wedding. Tracy breaks free and tells Nick about the blackmail, leading Nick to split up with her and to punch Robert, who splits up with Tracy, and Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth) slapping Carla. In February 2016, when it was announced that Paula Lane, who played Kylie Platt since 2010, had quit the soap after five years, "Coronation Street" producers also announced that they were working on a "top secret storyline"