A CORONATION Street legend has signed a new contract for his 28th year on the cobbles.

The star made his debut in 1998 as the beloved character and has become part of the very fabric of the cobbles over his decades on the soap.

The Sun can reveal that Alan Halsall – who plays mechanic Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap – has put pen to paper for a new deal that will take him into the end of next year.

A source said: “Alan was thrilled to sign his contract earlier this year.

“He’s made Tyrone into a cobbles classic so bosses are delighted he’s agreed to stay for at least another year.

“There are big things coming up for the soap and Tyrone in the coming year.”

The star has been at the centre of a huge storyline this year – and it was kept hidden from fans in a big surprise.

Viewers watched in horror earlier this year as Tyrone was hit by a stolen car driven by Carl Webster.

He was rushed to hospital and revealed to be paralysed in a shock development.

The ordeal has put not only Tyrone through hell but pushed his marriage to Fiz to the brink as he struggles with both his physical and mental health.

With the heavy lifting left to Fiz, Tyrone has been feeling sorry for himself and letting her try to cope with raising not only their girls but also Tyrone’s lovechild from his affair with Alina.

As well as working full-time while Tyrone takes hime to recover, Fiz has also been expected to cover everything else in the house.

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Spoiler pictures have revealed that Tyrone is slowly getting back onto his feet with fans seeing him on crutches during location filming for Debbie Webster’s upcoming wedding.

Coronation Street has been contacted for comment.