Sonia Fowler returns to EastEnders ahead of Sylvie Carter’s funeral as she learns the extent of Bex’s bullying ordeal

Sonia left for a new job in Kettering last year, while the actress who plays her, Natalie Cassidy, went on maternity leave from the soap.

EastEnders star Natalie gave birth to a baby girl in August last year, naming her Joanie.

Sonia and Natalie have since not returned to Walford, but next week sees the character back on the Square as she faces shocking news.

Bex Fowler will no doubt welcome her mother back after a traumatic few months for the teenager.

EastEnders spoiler: Sonia …