Coronation Street's Colson Smith received a sweet phone call from show legend Barbara Knox amid his departure as Craig Tinker ...

AMID the ongoing cash crisis on the cobbles, a Coronation Street star has confirmed his shock exit. Fans are devastated after ...

Earlier this month, it was announced that the star would be leaving the cobbles as Craig Tinker after 14 years ... he's gone through: his girlfriend's left the show, his mum's left the show.

When his girlfriend didn't show up ... from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years.

The actor confirmed his departure from the soap on social media this week, which comes after five major Corrie stars have ...

Elsewhere, Lucy Fallon is temporarily departing her role as Bethany Platt on maternity leave after giving birth to a second ...