Corrie's Ben Price to leave after seven years as Nick Tilsley

The actor said he leaves with nothing but good memories. Credit: PA

Coronation Street actor Ben Price has quit the soap to spend more time with his family.

The actor, who plays Nick Tilsley in the ITV series, said he leaves with nothing but good memories, but wants to spend more time with his family.

Price, who commutes from London to Manchester for the role, told the Daily Mirror: "Coronation Street has been the most significant part of my career and I have had a fantastic seven years here.

"The decision to leave is purely personal - I want to be able to spend more time with my family.

"I have been supported by a terrific cast and crew and have had the most glorious storylines and for that I am most grateful."

Father-of-two Price, 45, has been in the soap since 2009 and has had a long-running storyline with Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson).

The pair are currently preparing to welcome a baby. Nick knows he is not the real father but Price's exit storyline, set for early summer, is thought to be linked to other characters discovering that Rovers Return pint puller Steve McDonald is the dad.