Alex finds the countryside is not as peaceful as she imagined when she is pushed by a patient and breathalysed on her way to work. Richard discovers Andrew and Kate's affair and breaks the news to The Beeches staff in spectacular fashion.

Alex is faced with a big decision when her husband arrives in Cardale looking for a reconciliation. Kate has to decide whether to stay with Richard for Lucy's sake or to make a life with Andrew for her own happiness. Meanwhile Julie Pullen learns a tough lesson in love.

The pressure from brewery is too much for Mike who discovers he has angina, however he doesn't take the illness as a warning sign and soon ends up in a worse state. Meanwhile Sam is not happy about the practice set up and Tom tells Alex Will's daughter has Cystic Fibrosis.

Kerri finds out the secret that those dear to have been hiding, the discovery that Sam has also kept her in the dark adds to her pain. Watching the downfall of a patient leads Will to realise how lonely he is, but how will Alex react when he turns to her for comfort?

The Beeches staff struggle to pick up the pieces after Joanna's tragic death. Andrew continues his dangerous liaison with Kate, Sam learns a secret about Kerri, whilst Tom has to decide whether there is a future from him in Cardale. Meanwhile new doctor Alex Redman makes a dramatic entrance.

Carol finds romance, but will her morals get in the way? Meanwhile it's the beginning of the end for Andrew as a patient makes a serious allegation against him. However it's soon clear that the patient has an unlikely source of support.

The Beeches staff make their way to London for the hearing against Andrew. But when even his closest friends fail to be able to get him out of trouble, help comes in the form of a much loved and much missed Cardale figure. It's revolving doors in Cardale as we wave goodbye to Andrew but welcome back........

A horrific car crash puts The Beeches on red alert and requires all hands on deck, however the case is closer to home when they find out Sam and Kerri are the victims of the accident. As the day goes on, events bring Tom and Alex closer, and there's a surprise visitor for Will.........

Bridget oversteps the mark when she gets too close to a patient. Tom and Alex brush of their previous kiss, however Tom's true feelings may be revealed as Alex goes on a date with a GP from a rival practice. Meanwhile as Kerri struggles with her physio, Sam makes a decision that could put their future in jeopardy.

Nick risks his health to pursue his cycling career, whilst Sam gets himself into deeper trouble to pay for Kerri's physio and their impending wedding. Meanwhile Will and Kate clash when their personal problems begin to cloud their work judgement.

The situation between Tom and Alex comes to a head when Tom and Mark clash over a patient. As Sam and Kerri's wedding day approaches, Sam's secret is discovered. Will he stay in Cardale to face the music, and if he leaves will Kerri join him?

Alex becomes unsettled at The Beeches when she continuously falls out with Will and Tom. However is it her surgery partners making her unhappy, or a partner closer to home? Elsewhere, can Kerri's friends help her to recover from the mess Sam has left behind?

As the anniversary of Emily's death approaches, Will and Kate are forced to face some past demons. Can this poignant time bring them closer? Meanwhile Tom gets a new neighbour who is a little more friendly then he'd like.

Will offers Kate a place to stay when her house is flooded. Being so close to her again makes Will realise that he is still in love with her - does Kate feel the same? Meanwhile Tom and Alex find it hard to keep professional differences separate from their private lives.

Alex's birthday and a visit from her Dad resurfaces some painful memories from the past. Will she and her father be able to rebuild their bridges? Meanwhile is Billy taking Alice for a mug, or is he really very fond of her?

As news of Alex's illness spreads, Tom finds it increasingly hard to convince her to follow her consultants advice. Will the pressure from friends and colleagues force her to seek solace elsewhere? Meanwhile there's good news for the Pullens when a family treasure brings a little more than luck.

Tom travels to York to find Alex. However she continues to push him away and forces him back to Cardale. The Pullens make a decision about the pub and their future, whilst Will and Kate work hard to stop their jobs interfering with their relationship. Can Will and Kate get over another hurdle and will Alex return to face her illness and Tom?