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Sonny Flood, born on 18 November 1989 in Blackpool, was educated at Rossall School near Fleetwood, where he excelled academically. In 2006, he achieved ten GCSEs, all graded A or A*, followed by four A grades at AS level in English Literature, History, Media Studies, and Philosophy in 2007. The following year, he attained an A in English Literature and a B in History at A2 level, opting to focus on just two subjects to balance his studies with his acting commitments on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. A devoted Blackpool FC supporter, he appeared on Sky Sports’ Soccer… Read more »

Violet Carson was born on 1 September 1898 in German Street, Manchester, and is best remembered for her iconic role as Ena Sharples in Coronation Street. The eldest of two daughters, she was raised by a flour miller father and an amateur singer mother. In her later years, Violet settled in Cleveleys, Blackpool, with her sister Nellie. At 30, Violet became ‘Auntie Vi’ on BBC Radio’s Children’s Hour, where she worked alongside young actor Tony Warren, who would later create Coronation Street. She also appeared on BBC North Region’s Woman’s Hour. In October 1960, Violet auditioned for the role of… Read more »

Ranvir Singh is a British journalist and television presenter, best known for her work as a newsreader and presenter on Good Morning Britain, as well as for hosting Riddiculous and serving as a relief presenter on Lorraine alongside Christine Lampard. Born on 11 August 1977 in Preston, Lancashire, Singh hails from a Sikh family whose parents emigrated from Punjab, India, in the 1960s. She has two older sisters. Tragically, her father passed away from a heart attack when she was just nine years old. Singh attended Kirkham Grammar School before pursuing higher education at the University of Lancaster, where she… Read more »