Coronation Street fans are surprised to learn of a link between soap star Tina O’Brien and rising TV heartthrob Owen Cooper, who was a student at O’Brien’s drama school before starring in the hit show Adolescence. Owen’s impressive performance in the miniseries has catapulted him to success, leading to a major role in the upcoming Wuthering Heights remake alongside Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. O’Brien has criticized the industry’s bias against Northern talent and highlighted the achievements of her Manchester-based acting school, The Drama MOB, in shaping Owen’s career.
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Private tutor who abused young girls in their homes during lessons jailed for 11 years
Private tutor Umair Iqbal, 37, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting five girls under 18 over a decade while tutoring them in maths and the Quran. The abuse, which began when one victim was just eight years old, was reported after a 15-year-old girl bravely came forward, leading to an investigation that revealed additional victims. Want More Context? 🔎
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