Coronation HEAT! Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien steal the spotlight in chic black dresses at North West RTS Awards

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They're more often seen sporting rather casual wear as they endure the trials and tribulations of Weatherfield.

But Coronation Street stars Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien showed their glamorous sides on Saturday at the North West RTS Awards. 

Jane, who plays Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap, looked stunning in a strapless black fit and flare Alesha Dixon-designed dress emblazoned with a red floral design. 

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Chic: Coronation Street stars Jane Danson and Tina O'Brien stepped out in black ensembles at the Hilton Hotel Manchester  for the North West RTS Awards on Saturday night 

Teaming the frock with black heels and a delicate silver bracelet, the 38-year-old  wore her blonde hair in its usual blonde bob, while glossy pink lipstick completed the look. 

Tina meanwhile, looked stunning in a black strapless dress with a frilled off-the-shoulder detail.

The pencil skirt accentuated her slim figure while a black choker added a more dramatic touch.  

Striking: The pencil skirt accentuated her slim figure while a black choker added a more dramatic touch

Glamorous ladies:  Jane and Tina posed alongside their Corrie co-star Bhavna Limbachia who sported an embroidered black all-in-one ensemble 

Me and my man: Tina arrived with  her partner Adam Crofts who looked smart in a charcoal grey suit and mustard coloured tie

Her blonde hair was worn in loose curls over one shoulder and the star accesorised with a pair of strappy nude sandals and  a gold and black clutch bag and a slick of bright red lipstick. 

Tina arrived with her partner Adam Crofts who looked smart in a charcoal grey suit and mustard coloured tie.

At one point, she and Jane mingled with co-star Bhavna Limbachia who sported an embroidered black all-in-one ensemble.

Flouncy: Tina Malone arrived in a dramatic off-the-shoulder black dress

Star studded: The 52-year-old actress wore black and metallic designed heels with her frock

Bringing the drama: The svelte actress donned a furry coat with her gown 

Me and my man: Tina arrived with her husband Paul Chase who looked smart in a grey suit

The awards ceremony, hosted by Corrie's Les Dennis, celebrate the broadcast talent in the region both in front of, and behind the camera.

Jane and Tina are both nominees in the Best Performance in a Continuing Drama category alongside co-star Jack P Shepherd who plays David Platt and Alex Bain who stars as Simon Barlow.  

Other stars at the bash included ex-Corrie actress Shobna Gulati who looked stunning in a floor-length gown with sheer cream and white panels.

A dream in black and cream: Ex-Corrie star Shobna Gulati looked stunning in a floor-length gown with sheer cream and white panels 

Reunited: Royle Family stars Craig Cash and Sue Johnston had something of a reunion as they posed with Alison Steadman

Me and my girl: Elbow singer Guy Garvey arrived with wife Rachael Stirling

Tina Malone - nominated for in the Best Factual Entertainment Programme category for her  My New Body documentary looked in cheery spirits, arriving in a flouncy black gown. 

The 53-year-old actress, who arrived with husband Paul Chase, wore her hair slicked back and showed off her dramatically slim figure in the low cut gown. 

A pair of black and silver studded heels and a fury charcoal grey striped coat completed the look. 

Other attendees included Elbow singer Guy Garvey and his actress wife Rachael Stirling, while Royle Family stars Craig Cash and Sue Johnston had something of a reunion as they posed with Alison Steadman.

Stars of the show: Alex Bain was among the nominees at the ceremony while co-star Connor McIntyre provided a show of support