A war is brewing in Emmerdale and it’s Dingles vs Tates as they battle over Moira Dingle’s (Natalie J Robb) farmland. Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) is more determined than ever to get the land for Kim Tate (Claire King).
Joe has a vested interest in getting Kim as much money as possible following the ordeal with Doctor Crowley. The struck off doc, who violently threatened Joe into paying him £100k, turned up as Kim Tate’s new boyfriend Eddie and made it clear to Joe he’s only in it for Kim’s cash.
After betraying her, Joe is now working hard to prove to Kim that he can be trusted.
He confesses to Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) that he has a plan to get the land while Moira tries to hang onto it by the fingernails. Desperate to maintain her livelihood, she tempts fate by telling her sons their home is safe.
But Kyle knows better and heads off to protect his family’s home. As he surveys the property, he is confronted by two masked teenagers who he disturbs in a barn. Acting on instinct, Kyle grabs a pitchfork and stabs one in the leg. The teens scarper when Moira appears and scares them off.
Cain (Jeff Hordley) immediately blames Joe, but he denies any knowledge. Moira takes it to the police, but Swirling says there’s not much that can be done.
The battle lines are drawn, and Joe retaliates with his own call to the police, resulting in Moira’s arrest. She’s quickly told things do not look good.
At a time like this what the Dingles need is to club together. What they don’t need is one of their own working for the enemy.
