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    Emmerdale star qualifies at Crufts as secret dog-training career unveiled

    Emmerdale fans may be completely unaware that one soap star, who has been on the ITV series since she was a baby, has another very different career outside of acting11:10, 06 Mar 2025Gabrielle Dowling plays Cathy Hope on EmmerdaleViewers tuning into Crufts this year might see a very familiar face.Emmerdale actress Gabrielle Dowling, 18, has revealed to her social media followers that she will be competing at the annual dog show – including in the exciting agility category. The star, who has played Cathy Hope since she was a small child, shared a snap of herself with her pet pooch Fizz.Gabrielle previously revealed that she and Fizz, a chocolate cocker spaniel, had qualified for two categories.She had told Inside Soap: “Fizz is a very sensitive dog. She will always try her best in every class, which has led us to win two qualifiers for Crufts in two different categories.Gabrielle and her dog Fizz have qualified for two categories(Image: More

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    Coronation Street fans convinced David Platt is dead after sad ‘clue’ in episode

    Coronation Street legend David Platt’s life was hanging in the balance after his criminal pal Andy hit him with his car in shocking scenes, a plot to get Harvey Gaskell of his back09:39, 06 Mar 2025Jack P Shepherd has played David Platt on Corrie since 2000Coronation Street fans are convinced they’ve seen another sign that ‘proves’ David Platt dies.Jack P Shepherd has played David the ITV cobbles since 2000, and recently played a key part in his mum Gail’s emotional exit from the soap after 50 years. However, it seems the iconic Platt family member could be killed off and Jack seemingly confirmed this on This Morning this week.David’s life was hanging in the balance on Wednesday night (March 5) after he orchestrated a car crash to try and get Harvey Gaskell off his back. He asked his criminal friend Andy to hit him with his car so that they’d both be free of Harvey.However, a harrowing twist saw Daisy Midgeley – played by Charlotte Jordan – also get run over by the car. The episode ended with slow music played over a monologue by David as his family kept vigil by his bedside at the hospital – and now some think this is a sign David is dead.He was hit by a car on Wednesday (March 5) – along with Daisy(Image: More