Cherrylee Houston to become Coronation Street's first regular disabled character

Wheelchair user Cherylee Houston is to play Coronation Street's first regular disabled character when she meets Kirk through an internet dating website. But it is far from love at first sight as dopey Kirk experences Izzy's fiery personality.

She will make her screen debut on April 16 . She said: '"I'm really excited and well chuffed to be joining the show. I grew up with Coronation Street and I can't wait to get started."

Cherylee Houston, 35, began filming scenes yesterday. Originally from Morecambe, she moved to Manchester in 1994 to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She made her TV debut in daytime soap Doctors before appearing in shows like I'm With Stupid, Little Britain and Holby City.