Emmerdale actress Tilbrook dies at 89

Emmerdale has paid tribute to Paula Tilbrook after her death at the age of 89.

The actress played Betty Eagleton on the soap for 21 years after initially signing up to play the village gossip for just three episodes.

She eventually retired from the show in 2015.

A statement from the show said: “We have lost a great talent and a wonderful friend but she will forever live in the memories of those lucky enough to have known her.”

She also appeared in Brookside in the 1980s.