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As relationships blossom through the spring and summer season in Weatherfield, others turn sour, leaving the residents of Coronation Street in turmoil once more.

Over at the Stapes’, it looks as though premature baby Hope is turning a corner, but Fiz’s problems are far from over. With John in hospital suffering from a breakdown, crippled by the weight of his crimes, Fiz is forced to battle on alone. As the Stapes’ debts grow, she finds herself fraudulently claiming Colin Fishwick’s inheritance. But as the pressure mounts, will Fiz come clean - and will anyone discover John’s dastardly deeds?

At the Rovers, Steve McDonald’s life is in tatters. He loves wife Becky, but he’s stuck in a living hell thanks to her impetuous decisions. After buying her nephew Max from wayward sister Kylie, then looting from the corner shop to fund it, Steve’s facing financial ruin. Add to this the fact that he’s being blackmailed by ex Tracy into giving her custody of their daughter Amy, and things couldn’t be much worse. Becky comes up with a crazy plan to solve all their problems, but is it all too much for Steve?

Maria’s enjoying life working alongside Carla at the factory and dating new love Chris. But when a business meeting with new client Frank goes badly wrong, she’s left wondering who shecan trust. Should she reveal the truth about Frank - and even if she does, will Carla want to listen as she prepares to do adeal with the devil? Tina’s loved up with Graeme, but the relationship turns messy when friend Xin walks onto Coronation Street. Her visa is about to run out and she’s at risk of deportation. Tina comes up with a crazy plan to help her, but will she end up putting her own relationship on the line?

Peter Barlow’s had more than his share of problems. But when he discovers wife Leanne has been having an affair with herex Nick his mood darkens once more. Peter’s out for revenge and he’s not going to let anyone stand in his way. Will Leanne be able to convince her husband that it’s him she loves, or will it be too little too late - especially with Carla making it clear to Peter that she’ll always be there for him?

But it’s not all heartache on Coronation Street. David’s back with a new fiancée, wildchild Kylie - a match made in hell. 16-year-old Katy’s setting up home with Chesney, and Sally’s being romanced by new love Jeff. How will the Websters cope with her newfound happiness, and who will be the winners on Weatherfield’s battlefield of love?