Next week on EastEnders, Kat accepts Alfie’s wedding proposal, Peter and Lauren end their relationship, and Cindy goes head-to-head with Elaine…

For more on these plots, here’s our round-up of the biggest moments set to unfold in Walford.

Plus, for even more soap news, check out our collection of 69 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.

1. Kathy breaks bad news

 

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Having been fired from Kat’s Cabs, Harvey comes up with a plan to get back on his feet. To start with, the ex-cabbie reaches out to his old acquaintance, Cheeky, to try and purchase a limo.

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However, his new venture grinds to a halt when Kathy reveals that she doesn’t have enough cash to pay for the vehicle. Afterwards, Kat spots the pair and gives them a piece of her mind, before Alfie steps in to calm things down.

Will Harvey find a way to sort his life out?

2. Lauren is let down

 

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Still raw from Jimmy’s diagnosis, Peter and Lauren feel tension between one another. Meanwhile, Walford residents continue to share their well wishes with the couple. Overwhelmed, Lauren urges Peter to join her, but the dad-of-two fails to pull through.

Soon, Cindy and Kathy come together to offer help, but drama ensues when Peter blames Lauren for Jimmy’s health. At her wits end, Lauren visits both The Vic and Harry’s Barn in search of a drink, but Linda and Gina refuse to serve her.

Elsewhere, Peter takes Cindy’s encouragement on board and tries to bond with his newborn son.

3. Harvey makes an unexpected move

 

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Desperate for income, Harvey tries to sign up one of Kat’s employees as an investor in his new business. Although, Kat is quick to suss him out and puts a stop to his efforts.

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Later, Nicola offers some advice, which convinces Harvey to ask Kat to be his business partner. The cab firm owner declines his request, then decides to set up a rival limo business of her own.

Elsewhere, Barney upsets Avani as she tries her best to support him.

4. Peter calls it quits

 

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After Lauren stays out all night, Cindy is on hand to help Peter at No 25. Eventually, Lauren tracks down her partner to explain herself – but Peter refuses to listen and attends Jimmy’s appointment without her.

At the hospital, Peter feels uplifted by an exchange with a nearby patient. His newfound hope doesn’t last long though, as he and Lauren end up in yet another argument once he finds out that she nearly drank alcohol.

Furious, Peter ends his relationship and claims that he will seek custody of their sons.

Elsewhere, Kojo brings George along to view potential properties for him.

5. Elaine feels jealous

 

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After contacting Cindy, George helps her devise a strategy to win her family back – which leads Elaine to feel jealous of her former love rival.

The next day, Cindy looks forward to the re-launch of The Albert, but feels let down when George reveals that their daughters won’t be making an appearance. To make matters worse, Felix and Freddie then inform Cindy that her event hasn’t sold as many tickets as she had hoped.

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As a result, the group of three head into Walford to spread the word, but Cindy and Elaine end up in an argument. George calms down the two ladies, but Elaine refuses to let it lie as she plans a karaoke night on the same day as the bar re-opening.

As Cindy dismays, is her rivalry with Elaine set to explode?

6. Phil hears a request

 

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Eager to do business, Kat and Alfie meet up with Cheeky to discuss a price for a limo.

During the conversation, Cheeky insists that he needs a higher cash offer to go ahead – so, Kat turns to Phil for an early advance on their divorce settlement, then agrees to sign the deal.

However, Cheeky makes an unexpected move when he claims that Kat must take on his silent business partner too.

Meanwhile, Priya and Avani shun Barney as he tries to make amends for his behaviour.

7. Tommy commits theft

 

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Once Kat reveals that Amy is babysitting, Tommy feels outraged by his mum’s decision.

Before long, Joel turns up and finds himself on the wrong side of Amy as she fires off at him about his actions towards Avani.

Later, Joel encourages Tommy to use Alfie’s credit card to watch adult videos on the internet.

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8. Honey overhears a chat

 

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At the Beales’, Kathy convinces Peter to put things right with Lauren. The couple make amends, but Peter feels unsettled when it becomes clear that Lauren is hiding something.

Afterwards, Peter visits the pub to seek advice from Johnny about custody matters, which Honey overhears and relays to Lauren. In turn, Lauren makes the decision to officially end her relationship with Peter once and for all.

Elsewhere, Avani gets the better of nasty Joel after he makes a failed attempt to humiliate her.

9. Alfie pops the question

 

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To promote his and Kat’s limo services, Alfie makes plans for the couple to take part in a fake wedding photo shoot. Thereafter, Alfie tells Linda that he wants to marry Kat in real life, which delights the mum-of-five.

Back at the flat, Alfie finds the courage to ask the question – and Kat gleefully accepts.

As Alfie and Kat head to The Vic, are they finally set for their happily-ever-after?

10. George supports his ex

 

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Now a bar owner, Cindy finds herself in trouble when Felix, Freddie and her other members of staff walk out once they realise that they haven’t been paid their wages. But luckily for Cindy, Kojo offers his services, before George steps in to help her out.

Meanwhile, Gina is left furious when she discovers that George has stepped up for her mum. That said, the eldest Knight sister soon changes her tune when she realises that Cindy is trying her best.

Over at The Vic, Felix and Freddie celebrate with Elaine once they hear that Cindy has failed to make a success of her launch night.

11. Kat makes a discovery

 

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Happily engaged, Kat and Alfie ready themselves to celebrate their joint stag and hen party. And for Kat, her mood becomes even more joyous when Kim reveals the theme for the night ahead, even though things nearly go wrong.

Subsequently, Kat makes a worrying finding on the family computer, and presumes Alfie is to blame for it.

Will she reveal what she has found?

12. Cindy stirs the pot

 

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Despite Freddie and Felix’s support, Elaine’s karaoke party at The Vic turns out to be a flop. So, when Elaine hears that Cindy’s party has gone down a treat, the landlady decides to visit The Albert to cause annoyance – even though George advises her against it.

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At the bar, Cindy seizes the opportunity to tell Elaine that George paid for extra staff to make sure that the celebrations went ahead.

Elaine kicks up a fuss, then heads to the barrel store for some peace and quiet, where George tries to reason with her.

But instead of forgiving him, Elaine continues to voice her anger, before George returns to The Albert to continue the party and apologise for his wife’s actions.

Will Elaine and George’s marriage hit the rocks?