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Emmerdale has released a first look at the new bus stop in the village, which was destroyed last year in the deadly 50th anniversary storm.
The remnants of fallen trees, resulting from both the real and fictional storms, have been artistically repurposed into an exquisite hand-sculpted bus stop for the ITV soap.
In upcoming scenes, Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) takes charge of organising the installation of the Emmerdale bus stop, which serves as a heartfelt memorial for the storm's victims – Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) and Liv Dingle (Isobel Steele), who were both killed in October.
Soap watchers will see Nicola ceremoniously cutting the ribbon as the bus stop is declared operational, which is sure to be a poignant and emotional moment for the villagers.
Emmerdale has released a first look at the new bus stop in the village, which was destroyed last year in the deadly 50th anniversary storm (ITV)However, in true soap style, there's drama ahead as Colin Hamston (Mark Noble) the councillor, feeling usurped by Nicola, introduces a new wave of trouble to the scene in Thursday (3 August) episode.
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Talking about the inspiration behind the new bus stop, Gillian Slight, Head of Design, said: "After the storms, we were determined to honour the fallen trees by ensuring their wood was put to meaningful use.
"In collaboration with the immensely talented local wood sculptor, Johnathon Sherwood, we commissioned him to craft stunning sculptures from the storm debris. These captivating artworks now adorn our newly erected bus stop.
"Rather than settling for a conventional metal and glass structure, we wanted to create a unique work of art that pays homage to the village's natural beauty. It is a testament to individuality and we hope it will grace our screens for years to come."
The deadly 50th anniversary storm saw several villagers lose their lives (ITV)While Jonathan Sherwood, the talented sculptor responsible for the artistic elements of the bus stop, added: "I was given the privilege of transforming the wood provided by the Emmerdale creative team into sculptural masterpieces.
"While I received general guidance on the desired themes, each unique piece of wood dictated its own form, guiding my carving process.
"Drawing inspiration from the local wildlife, I aimed to capture the essence of the Emmerdale village through my creations. It is an honour to contribute to this project, and I eagerly await seeing the bus stop on screen—I hope to make my mum proud too."
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.