Emmerdale cast: Which stars have quit the ITV soap, who’s returning to the Dales, and what new characters are joining the line-up?

Emmerdale cast: The ITV soap has faced some major changes in 2018 [ITV]

Last year the long-running ITV soap enjoyed a hugely successful year, including winning best soap at the 2017 Inside Soap Awards.

Emmerdale kept viewers glued to screens with gripping storylines like Ashley Thomas’ tragic death and the Emma Barton murder mystery.

Already 2018 has been just as juicy, with several big changes being made to the long-running soap’s line-up.

Emmerdale cast: In the past, …