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Coronation Street fans currently enjoying the machinations of double-dealing Debbie Webster will be overjoyed to hear that Sue Devaney has pledged her future to the ITV soap.

‘I absolutely love playing Debbie and I’ve just signed a new contract that will take me to April 2022,’ the actress says. ‘When I first came back, I never imagined I would be around for that length of time and I’m delighted. Every day, when I drive into work, I have a big grin on my face. I’m so happy to be here.’