There has been some more happy family news for Coronation Street and Morning Live star, Kym Marsh, after her son got engaged.

The actress and presenter posted a picture of her son David Cunliffe with his new fiancée Courtney, who was showing off her beautiful engagement ring, on Instagram, with a sweet caption.

The happy news comes after Kym married her partner, Army major Scott Ratcliff, last month.

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Kym wrote: "So.....last night....this happened!!! My wonderful son @cunliffe890 asked his beautiful girlfriend @courtneyleac to marry him....and she said YES!!!!!! I cannot begin to put into words how ecstatic I am!! To be in their company as a couple is to truly be in the presence of love!

"Anyone that knows us knows how protective I am of my children and I ALWAYS thought I would not like any of David's girlfriends hahah!! How wrong I was. This girl is an absolute diamond, she's kind and compassionate, beautiful inside and out and loves my son with everything she has! I couldn't have wished for anyone better for him and I am super excited to be gaining a daughter!

"Equally Courtney is getting one hell of a guy. I am so so proud of the man that he is, he is a beautiful human and deserves the very best and boy has he got it! Huge congratulations to you both. I can't wait to give you both a big squeeze when you're home!!"

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She added: "Magical and happy times for our family right now."

Bride-to-be Courtney, who accepted David's proposal on her birthday, also posted her own pictures and video of her engagement ring on Instagram, captioning them: "The easiest yes I have ever said".

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm, and Morning Live airs weekdays at 9.15am on BBC One.