Following the everyday life and times of the residents, friends, and enemies who live in a suburban neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city of Liverpool in the north of England.
Sue is not happy about the accuracy of Jonathan's guesswork. Tracy has to decide whether she wants her old job back. Jonathan is advised to move on sooner rather than later.
Cheryl is finding it difficult knowing Sue's secret. Tracy wonders why Doreen has not been in touch. Jimmy finds Kathy's son Sean loitering near her home and brings him to the Close.
Terry has one disappointment after another. The Collins family makes preparations for Mona's wedding. Matty is disappointed to find out about Sheila and Billy.
Sheila confides in Kathy and seeks her advice. Annabelle has to make a tough decision in court.
Tracy's first day back at work turns out to be disastrous. Terry has to cope with some more difficult fares. Cheryl finds the pressure too great and gives Jonathan an ultimatum.
A dinner guest of Paul and Annabelle's insults Gordon. Rod has a sobering experience when he attends a road accident.
The past comes back to haunt Sheila as Tommo arrives to visit Rod, then Matty brings bad news about Bobby. Kevin is not impressed by Harry's attempts to blackmail him and Sally into changing Tim's ...
It's Billy's 22nd wedding anniversary and Mona and Gerald's wedding day, but who will end up in the honeymoon suite? Terry's first day in a new job is not quite as he expected.
Some remarks from Sheila cause an argument in the Collins household. Jonathan impresses a new client but is not pleased when Cheryl promises that he will represent a friend of Billy's.
Owen and Sammy resolve their differences. Gordon reveals where he has been for the last two nights. Bumper is in two minds about Chrissy's plans for Growler. Sheila reassures Paul that she has told...
Mona and Gerald return from Las Vegas, bearing gifts that some recipients find difficult to appreciate. The Rogers family prepare to make a move, and Harry is concerned about who will be replacing ...
Mona is feeling paranoid and says some cruel and insensitive things. Sammy pushes things too far by staying out too late, which leads to a confrontation with Chrissy. The mystery of the missing ...
Katie goes missing with the new girl on the Close. Harry decides he needs to have a high fence built to protect him, but soon changes his mind.
The Collins' barbecue causes animosity as Ralph loses part of his fence. Frank makes a discovery that dampens Chrissy's spirits.
Sheila feels sad as she sees her former home bustling with family life again. Sammy is annoyed by Owen's behaviour at her decorating party. Growler is discussed in depth.
It is party time, but have Paul and Annabelle finally put their differences behind them? A chance meeting stirs unwelcome memories for Billy, but there is a more promising encounter for Gordon. The...
Growler receives good news, and Paul is visited by a stranger who wants him to meet someone from his past.
Growler asks Chrissy to wait for the phone-call he is expecting, but she goes out and misses it. Billy asks Tracy how she feels about Sheila moving into his room. Paul's visitor has a confession to...
Kirsty isn't able to go to Blackpool with Rod, but he isn't too disappointed. Frank, however, is disappointed when Growler is unsuccessful. Jimmy enlists Sinbad's help to deliver a mattress to Bill...
Michael and Caroline disagree on priorities, while Kirsty's surprise appearance on the coach to Blackpool turns the trip into a nightmare for all concerned.
Cheryl suspects that Jonathan is avoiding looking for a new flat and believes he is taking her for granted. Caroline asks Chrissy to look after Jessica, but this leads to an almighty row.