Corrie star 'rushed to hospital' for birth

Coronation Street actress Jane Danson was reportedly rushed to hospital yesterday to give birth to her second child.

The 30-year-old - who plays bookie and former prostitute Leanne Battersby - was expected to give birth next month, making her the fourth cast member within a fortnight to welcome a new arrival to the family.

Her baby, however, is due to arrive slightly prematurely.

A source told The Sun: "Jane is in hospital and we are awaiting some exciting news any time now."

Earlier this month, Alison King (Carla Gordon) gave birth to her daughter Daisy Mae.

Meanwhile, Jack P Shepherd's (David Platt) partner Lauren Shippey also delivered a daughter, who has been named Nyla Rae.

Wanda Opalinska (Vicki Dankowska) gave birth to a healthy baby boy called Rafal within the same week.

Danson and her co-star husband Robert Beck (Jimmy Dockerson) already have a two-year-old son called Harry Alexander Jack, who was born in July 2006.

The only remaining expectant parent at Corrie is Graeme Hawley (John Stape), whose wife is due to give birth in June.