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Brookside legend 'didn't expect' to be offered Hollyoaks role 35 years after soap debut

Louis Emerick has shared his shock at getting a call from Hollyoaks bosses to join the cast of the Channel 4 soap 35 years after he made his debut on Brookside. The actor, 64, is best known for playing Mick Johnson from 1989 until 2001, appearing in 223 episodes. Some of the character's most memorable storylines include being the victim of racial abuse and a steroid addiction but now Louis has returned to Soapland as mysterious market owner Donny Clark in Hollyoaks.

Springboks draft in Eben Etzebeth for bench role against New Zealand

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to face New Zealand in a Rugby Championship showdown in Johannesburg on Saturday, but will start from the bench having originally been excluded from the team announced this week due to injury.

Greater Manchester electrician working 150 miles away got involved in riots - now he's in jail

An electrician from Greater Manchester working 150 miles away from home got involved in a riot - and is now in jail. Declan Dixon, 22, was said to have been 'curious' before he joined a mob in Hartlepool.

South Africa v Wales live: Start time and score updates from Twickenham

Wales are back in action today for the first time since the humbling Six Nations campaign that saw them finish with the Wooden Spoon.

Watch: Pakistan Stars Stunned After Failing To Set Up Under-19 World Cup Final vs India

The second semi-final of Under-19 World Cup between Pakistan and Australia was one to watch. It was last-over thriller that saw Australia edge past their opponents by a bare margin of one wicket. As Pakistan failed to enter the final, the players of the side left were left heartbroken as soon as Australia got the winning runs. Notably, India had already advanced to the final with two-wicket win over South Africa in the first semi-final. The winner of the Australia vs Pakistan match was thus set to take on India in the summit clash.

Watch: Pakistan Stars Stunned After Failing To Set Up Under-19 World Cup Final vs India

The second semi-final of Under-19 World Cup between Pakistan and Australia was one to watch. It was last-over thriller that saw Australia edge past their opponents by a bare margin of one wicket. As Pakistan failed to enter the final, the players of the side left were left heartbroken as soon as Australia got the winning runs. Notably, India had already advanced to the final with two-wicket win over South Africa in the first semi-final. The winner of the Australia vs Pakistan match was thus set to take on India in the summit clash.

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove issues warning after uncovering link to 'gorgeous' co-stars

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has issued a warning to fans. The actress took to social media to warn her followers after she became aware of a "bogus account" pretending to be her.

Connacht defeat Ulster, but miss out on final place

Connacht 29-24 Ulster

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Brookside legend 'didn't expect' to be offered Hollyoaks role 35 years after soap debut

Springboks draft in Eben Etzebeth for bench role against New Zealand

Greater Manchester electrician working 150 miles away got involved in riots - now he's in jail

South Africa v Wales live: Start time and score updates from Twickenham

Watch: Pakistan Stars Stunned After Failing To Set Up Under-19 World Cup Final vs India

Watch: Pakistan Stars Stunned After Failing To Set Up Under-19 World Cup Final vs India

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove issues warning after uncovering link to 'gorgeous' co-stars

Connacht defeat Ulster, but miss out on final place