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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall and TV star Vanessa Feltz were hailed 'legends' at a glittering annual awards night in Manchester.

They were two of the famous faces and business leaders honoured at the Variety Legends of Industry event, held at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel , where recipients also included Lioness star Jill Scott, pop icon Sonia and The Chase star Anne Hegerty.

Alan had the audience laughing as he headed onto stage to collect the award and said: "I feel very humble, but slightly amused, because I think I've called myself a legend for quite some time now, so for it now to be official, I don't feel quite so much like David Brent when I call myself 'legend'.

The Corrie stalwart added: "I know what you're all thinking he doesn't look old enough to be

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