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A Coronation Street writer has confirmed future plans for Debbie Webster amid her dementia storyline . The character was diagnosed with the condition earlier this year, leading to fan fears that she could be departing the cobbles soon.

However, writer Jonathan Harvey has assured viewers in an Instagram post that Debbie will remain on the soap for the "next few years".

Following Monday evening's episode, Jonathan shared an image of some of the cast including Debbie actor Sue Devaney.

"The Unusual Suspects! I’ve written the second half of tonight’s Corrie , and very proud of it I am too," he captioned the picture. "Debbie and her best girlfriends down a few cocktails and have a scream and bond.

"So lovely to have been given an episode celebrating female friendship and

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