Emmerdale and EastEnders have dominated the soap headlines this week, with both shows sharing some major announcements over future storylines and cast changes.

Not to be outdone, though, we’ve also seen some longer-term teasers shared by Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Home and Away.

It was a fast-moving week of news, so did you miss any gossip? Here’s our regular Sunday round-up of the biggest soap news from the past 7 days.

Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle in danger

After a quieter time for Emmerdale stunts, the ITV soap will up the ante later this year with a dramatic fire storyline.

The news was shared by the show’s new producer Sophie Roper at a press conference this week, just as filming on the big episodes was about to get under way.

Roper explained: “We’ve got a lot of stunts coming up – some we’re actually filming this week.

“There will be fire engines involved, so take from that what you will. It’s going to be a really explosive week of Emmerdale.”

Although Roper didn’t share any further details, Jeff Hordley confirmed his involvement in the storyline – which may leave fans of his popular character Cain Dingle feeling a little worried.

Jeff’s real-life wife Zoe Henry, who plays Rhona Goskirk, also told The Sun that Jeff had “a massive stunt in two weeks involving fire and I think someone will get quite badly injured in that”.

Could that be Cain or somebody else?

Emmerdale’s special episode for Tom and Belle

Emmerdale‘s dinner party episode featuring Tom and Belle’s dark storyline had a big impact back in May, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the couple will soon be taking centre stage in another special edition of the ITV soap.

As teased in recent episodes, an upcoming storyline will see the couple head to Wales together as part of Tom’s cruel attempts to isolate Belle from her concerned family.

Emmerdale‘s design team sneakily created ‘Wales’ in part of the show’s regular village set, making one of the cottages look like a “beautiful Welsh retreat”.

Producer Sophie Roper said: “The story of course, though, set to the backdrop of this beautiful cottage will be really hard-hitting and difficult at moments.

“Tom is very much isolating Belle from her family, from her surroundings, from everything she knows and loves, which is very much unfortunately a typical trait of abusers and people who are trying to isolate their victim from their family.”

Emmerdale to pay tribute to Steve Halliwell

Emmerdale has also announced plans to celebrate legendary cast member Steve Halliwell, following his sad death at the age of 77 last December.

Steve’s character Zak Dingle is currently living away in Scotland, but in scenes airing later this year, the villagers will learn that he’s sadly passed away.

Show boss Sophie Roper said: “The Dingles have been at the heart of our show for 30 years now and will continue to be so.

“We’re going to be marking Zak’s passing – the iconic Zak Dingle character – in the coming months with a Dingle funeral.”