The row over Emma's extension becomes even more heated as her neighbours stand firm in their opposition to the build.

And when Emma asks Derek and Barbara to move their tree; under pressure from builder Lee, the response is alarmingly aggressive, making Emma start to seriously wonder what's under that tree. But Derek is not about to give up, and in frustration approaches Sonia to support him in opposing the building work.

Emma is unsurprised, but nonetheless hurt, when her father, Terry, reveals that he does indeed want something in return for helping Emma get her planning permission - a request that is both an ethical and financial quandary for solicitor Emma.

Andi gets closer to a flattered Beth who finds the attention from someone who is interested in her and her work intoxicating. Beth is seemingly falling for the charismatic Andi.

By now Alan is concerned about Sonia's movements; why is she going to work on a Saturday when she is a teacher? His concerns only grow when John isn't free for a pint either. Is there a reason that neither are around at home at the weekend?

Nick finds himself being driven insane by the noise from Emma's building work, so he builds up his campaign for parking permits. In order to pressure John to sign his petition, Nick shows him some suspicious footage he has of him. John reacts vehemently to the threat of blackmail and denies that there is anything suspicious in the footage.

Pondering her dad's request, and with John ignoring her calls, Emma pays Alan a visit and the two feel a connection when they discuss their respective partners' recent disappearances. Is there something growing between them? Their chat is cut short however, when a fight blows up between Derek and Emma's builder, Lee.

While the street continues to dissolve into mayhem, Sonia makes an unexpected discovery and John guards his secret.

And as another week comes to a close on Shelbury Drive, the anonymous notes to Emma become more threatening – and more sinister.