Corrie star King expecting first child

Coronation Street star Alison King and her boyfriend Adam Huckett have announced that they are expecting their first child.

King, who plays superbitch Carla Connor on the ITV1 soap, confirmed that she is "over the moon" and eagerly anticipating the arrival of the baby in February.

"Both Alison and Adam are so excited, they can't believe their luck. It's all they are talking about," a source close to the couple told The People. "Alison is just over the three month mark and is relieved that everything is fine."

A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "Alison and Adam are over the moon - they're thrilled and delighted."

The actress started dating sound technician Huckett in early 2007, shortly after ending her engagement to London's Burning star Jim Alexander.