ROYLE Family writer and comic actress Caroline Aherne made a welcome return to the showbiz scene at the star-studded North West Comedy Awards, where she received the top honour of the night. STRIKE A POSE: Hollyoaks cast members Hollie-Jay Bowes, Ashley Taylor-Dawson and Carly Stenson. 8 out of 10 Cats captain Dave Spikey and wife Kay. Elliott Tittensor from Shameless with Hollyoaks' Jennifer Biddall and Sam Darbyshire. LOOKING SHARP: Phoenix Nights' star Ted Robbins. Ex-Corrie star Sally Lindsay with Caroline Aherne and Ted Robbins. GOOD TO SEE YOU: XS Malarkey's Toby Hadoke and Johnny Vegas. BACK IN THE LIMELIGHT: Caroline Aherne. Caroline with Les Dawson's widow, Tracey. Corrie star Antony Cotton with his Best Comic Performance gong. OLD FRIENDS: Antony and Sally. IN HIS STRIDE: Johnny Vegas.
