Stars of Coronation Street face allegations of buying fake designer handbags from crew member on set

By Elle Griffiths

PUBLISHED: 11:13 EST, 25 August 2013 | UPDATED: 11:15 EST, 25 August 2013

As cast- members of a successful soap, the female stars of Coronation Street earn a good living.

And the fruits of their labour are often seen hanging off their arms in the form of designer handbags.

But the Sun on Sunday newspaper has claimed that several of the Soap's female cast-members have been involved in buying fake designer bags from a crew member.

Is it real? Michelle Keegan carries what appears to be a Chanel hand bag whilst on a night out

It is alleged that top street stars have snapped up the imitations for as little as ?40 from a female worker who brings them to the studios in Manchester.

A source told the paper: 'Its like Only Fools and Horses. Seeing top names buying them is distasteful.'

But the source did not accuse anyone in particular of indulging in the practice.

Chic or cheap? Catherine Tyldesley is a fan of designer handbags

A spokesman for ITV told the paper: 'The bags are unbranded imitations, not counterfeits, and aren't sold on work premises or during work time.'

The allegations come as the soap is dealing with a seemingly never ending string of controversy, including the suspension of several high profile stars on allegations of sex offences and the sacking of Chris Fountain for his distasteful 'rape-raps.'

Arm candy: Michelle Keegan carries another fancy bag. The allegations have not been made in connection with any star in particular

Many of the cast of Coronation Street enjoy showing off their fashion credentials, including Michelle Keegan who is often seen with her classic Chanel quilted handbag.

She has also been seen with several expensive looking totes.

Kym Marsh has also been seen with the classic Chanel bag which is believed to be one of the most imitated and counterfeited in the world.

Chanel lover: Kym also is a fan of the classic bag

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Stars of Coronation Street face allegations of buying fake designer handbags from crew member on set

By Elle Griffiths

PUBLISHED: 11:13 EST, 25 August 2013 | UPDATED: 11:15 EST, 25 August 2013

As cast- members of a successful soap, the female stars of Coronation Street earn a good living.

And the fruits of their labour are often seen hanging off their arms in the form of designer handbags.

But the Sun on Sunday newspaper has claimed that several of the Soap's female cast-members have been involved in buying fake designer bags from a crew member.

Is it real? Michelle Keegan carries what appears to be a Chanel hand bag whilst on a night out

It is alleged that top street stars have snapped up the imitations for as little as ?40 from a female worker who brings them to the studios in Manchester.

A source told the paper: 'Its like Only Fools and Horses. Seeing top names buying them is distasteful.'

But the source did not accuse anyone in particular of indulging in the practice.

Chic or cheap? Catherine Tyldesley is a fan of designer handbags

A spokesman for ITV told the paper: 'The bags are unbranded imitations, not counterfeits, and aren't sold on work premises or during work time.'

The allegations come as the soap is dealing with a seemingly never ending string of controversy, including the suspension of several high profile stars on allegations of sex offences and the sacking of Chris Fountain for his distasteful 'rape-raps.'

Arm candy: Michelle Keegan carries another fancy bag. The allegations have not been made in connection with any star in particular

Many of the cast of Coronation Street enjoy showing off their fashion credentials, including Michelle Keegan who is often seen with her classic Chanel quilted handbag.

She has also been seen with several expensive looking totes.

Kym Marsh has also been seen with the classic Chanel bag which is believed to be one of the most imitated and counterfeited in the world.

Chanel lover: Kym also is a fan of the classic bag

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WP Carey buying Corporate Property for $4B

NEW YORK (AP) — Real estate investment trust W.P. Carey Inc. is buying Corporate Property Associates 16 - Global Inc. in an all-stock deal valued at about $4 billion.

The combined company will have a portfolio of more than 700 properties with 86 million square feet of corporate real estate leased to 231 companies globally. W.P. Carey will still manage the Corporate Property Associates and Carey Watermark Investors series of REITs.

Corporate Property stockholders will receive no more than 0.1842 shares and no less than 0.1447 shares of W.P. Carey for each share they own.

Corporate Property's board approved the deal, which still needs approval from both companies' shareholders.

W.P. Carey, which is based in New York, has served as an adviser to Corporate Property. The company anticipates that the acquisition will allow the combined company to boost its annualized dividend to at least $3.52 per share. W.P. Carey's annualized dividend was set at $3.36 per share. The company is expected to report its second-quarter financial results on Aug. 6.

Corporate Property may seek out alternative third-party proposals for a 30-day period through Aug. 24.

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