'Neighbours' Kate 'to show new side'

Neighbours star Ashleigh Brewer has revealed that she is currently exploring another side to Kate Ramsay's personality thanks to the character's new romance.

Kate's latest love interest is Detective Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor), who was introduced as part of the soap's 'Who Pushed P.R?' storyline before producers decided to keep the character in Erinsborough for a longer stint.

Fans in the UK have yet to see the pair get together, but their relationship is about to blossom in episodes soon to air in Australia.

In an interview with Holy Soap, Brewer said of Kate: "I'm really happy with the path she's gone down. She's really happy in this new relationship.

"And the audience is going to see a new side to Kate. She lets go a bit and starts acting a bit younger, which I was really hoping for!"

Since joining the show last year, Brewer's main screen love interest has been Declan Napier, originally played by James Sorensen and now portrayed by Erin Mullally.