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It comes after the boxer and the Coronation Street star were recently seen enjoying their first holiday together in Tenerife

Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appeared very loved up during a wholesome holiday to Tenerife.

The former boxer, 45, and actress, 53, couldn't contain their smiles as they enjoyed a lavish meal during their Tenerife getaway.

The actress has taken to social media to share a string of photos from her break with the retired boxer

The pair have been branded 'a lovely couple'

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton look inseparable as they spend time together on a romantic holiday in Spain.

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton look inseparable as they spend time together on a romantic holiday in Spain.

The former boxer, 45, and Corrie actress, 53, made their red carpet debut as a couple last month.

The former boxer and Coronation Street star appeared smitten during their trip to Tenerife together as their romance heats up

Former Boxing champ Ricky enjoyed some downtime with new love Claire and his 'besties'

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney appeared love-up during their recent trip to Tenerife, after going public with their romance earlier this year

RICKY Hatton and Claire Sweeney have taken their blossoming romance to the next level with a getaway to Tenerife.

RICKY Hatton and Claire Sweeney have taken their blossoming romance to the next level with a getaway to Tenerife.

The pair have jetted off to the canary islands

Claire Sweeney couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she arrived at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner hotel on Sunday evening.

The two enjoyed a night out at Kinky Kabaret

The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Cassie Plummer, the real mum of Tyrone Dobbs and daughter of Evelyn Plummer

Ricky Hatton, 45, looked happy as he posed for a photo with fans in Preston on Sunday the day after he made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Claire Sweeney, 53.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have seemingly confirmed their romance as they made their red carpet debut at an event in Manchester on Saturday.