Coronation Street confirms new direction for Carl as Debbie plot intensifies

Coronation Street's Carl Webster hopes for a fresh start next week as he's given a chance to prove himself at Street Cars.

Skint Carl has been relying on the Bank of Debbie for months, but he takes a positive step forward when he makes an unexpected bid to impress Steve McDonald.

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Carl has previously worked for his uncle Kevin at the garage and for mum Debbie at the Chariot Square Hotel, but he's better known for his criminal dealings to make a quick buck.

Working at Street Cars might not be the dodgy motor tinkering he's used to, but it's a ticket out from under his mum's roof after months spent paying off debts he owed to Fiona Morley.

The story starts when Carl hears Steve complaining about the useless new guy they have to replace Cassie Plummer, operating the switchboard at Street Cars.

Carl offers his services instead, so desperate Steve gives him a job on a trial basis as suspicious Kevin watches on…

After Carl stabbed Kevin in the back at the garage, it's obvious why no one's been rushing to offer him a job. Carl's never too far away from dirty schemes to make some quick cash, but can he be trusted to earn an honest living this time – or should Steve keep a close eye on him?

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"Carl's new job comes at a crucial time for Debbie," explains our Corrie spy. "Her dementia symptoms are becoming more serious and increasingly frequent, much to the concern of her husband Ronnie.

"When Carl invites a random woman back to the flat and Debbie gets confused over who she is, Ronnie decides that having Carl living at the flat isn't working out…"

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Ronnie eventually warns Carl that once he has his first pay cheque, he should move out from Debbie's as he'll be able to afford his own place to live.

After months of tensions with Ronnie, is Carl prepared to go quietly for his mum's sake?

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