Wedding plot ahead for Corrie favourites

Coronation Street couple Roy and Hayley Cropper are to tie the knot later this year, it has been revealed.

The Weatherfield favourites, played by David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh, will finally make their partnership official in one of the soap's 50th anniversary storylines, according to reports today.

Roy and Hayley previously had their relationship blessed in 1999, but were not able to marry officially due to legal restrictions. Hayley was born as a man named Harold and could not wed in her new gender after falling in love with Roy.

However, the law was changed in 2004 and the Croppers are now expected to take advantage of the opportunity in December.

It is thought that the pair's wedding plans will initially cause friction as Roy only wants a low-budget ceremony at a registry office, while Hayley wants to splash out for the occasion.

A source told The Sun: "Thankfully, Roy relents after Hayley puts the pressure on and it's a day for all the street's residents to celebrate."

Reports suggest that Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) will also marry as part of Coronation Street's 50th anniversary celebrations.