Support floods in for Corrie's Sally

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has received a flood of supportive messages after going public with her breast cancer battle.

The actress was diagnosed with the illness late last year while researching a storyline which saw her character Sally Webster put through the same ordeal.

Last week, Dynevor returned to work following a course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She is now encouraging other women to stay vigilant against the disease by checking their breasts regularly for lumps and seeking help immediately if they suspect anything is wrong.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, a Coronation Street spokeswoman confirmed: "We've been flooded with calls and emails wishing Sally well. We've all really missed her and it's great to have her back."

The representative added that fans have been in touch to "wish Sally a speedy recovery and praise her efforts to raise awareness of signs of the disease".

Dynevor's Coronation Street comeback scenes will air in July.