EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders ’ Linda Carter is finally back in Albert Square this December, after months on the high seas living it up on a luxury cruise. Her return coincides not only with the grand opening of the new family business, but also the reappearance of old flame Max Branning !

"Lucky Linda has been living her best life since the summer," begins our EastEnders insider. "After a traumatic few years, it was time Linda let go of The Vic, but it was still a wrench.

"After some downtime, she’s home and ready for a fresh start , which won’t be easy with Max around – a walking reminder of one of her biggest mistakes…"

Since Linda left, much has changed for the family she left behind. Mum Elaine has also had to put her tenure as co-landlady of The Vic behind h

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