Overview

• Jaye Griffiths joins the cast next month as Celia, a tenant farmer with a dubious reputation who leases land from Kim Tate
• Celia’s approach to Moira Dingle about renting two of her fields arrives as Moira faces fines and financial strain over a contaminated water supply
• In forthcoming episodes, vet Paddy Kirk sustains serious injuries after being attacked by Celia’s guard dogs and is hospitalised
• Little is known of Celia’s background, and her cold response to the dog incident hints at a ruthless side that could unsettle the Dales community
• The storyline coincides with Amanda Ryan’s debut as a detective probing Nate Robinson’s murder, blending criminal intrigue with farm rivalries