Janus nurses pigeon back to health

Samantha Janus has revealed that she helped nurse an injured pigeon back to health.

The actress, who plays Ronnie Mitchell on the soap, told the BBC that she looked after the racing pigeon in between filming.

"The poor thing was limping around the set of Albert Square. He was not only tired, but injured too. So I've taken care of him."

The soap star also reported the missing bird to the Racing Pigeon Association, which is trying to contact the owner.

Janus said: "He is now in a shed, at home in my garden. We've called him Albert after where he was found. They're trying to contact the owners, but I'm not sure they would want an injured bird - but if they don't we will keep him as my kids are already attached to him."