Tracey Buxton, portrayed by Natasha James, first appeared from 20 January 2015 and made her last appearance on 10 March 2015. Tracey is the aunt of Ayesha Lee that lives in Florida. Having not seen her for ten years, Ayesha does not trust her, but Tracey convinces Ayesha that she will stick around to support her and other niece, Sierra Lee. When Sierra misbehaves at nursery, Tracey reveals to Ayesha that she is considering adopting her. Ayesha argues back, claiming Tracey just wants to steal her. However, Ayesha later agrees with the idea, and Tracey leaves for Florida with Sierra.
Heather Irvine
Heather Irvine, portrayed by Rebecca Grant, appeared from 2 March 2015 to 1 May 2015. When Jimmi Clay is nearly hit by falling masonry, Heather saves him, and disappears afterwards. Heather then sees Jimmi in a pub, and the pair exchange numbers. Heather falls pregnant, she reveals to Jimmi that he is not the father, but is instead Phil Dickinson's. Phil turns up at their house, and when he begins to get physical, Jimmi threatens to call the police, and Heather tells him the baby is not his. Heather later disappears, deciding to be with Phil instead of Jimmi.
Dr Michael Burnett, portrayed by Milo Twomey, appeared from 5 May to 26 June 2015. Michael is a doctor that Zara Carmichael takes Joe Granger-Carmichael to. Michael refers Joe to an audiologist and ophthalmologist.
Sean Donoghue
Sean Donoghue, portrayed by Shane O'Meara, first appeared on 29 July 2015 and made his last appearance on 12 August 2015. Sean is introduced as the younger brother of established character Niamh Donoghue. Sean smiles at a male waiter, and Ayesha Lee puts her hand on his as a sign of support for his sexuality, but Niamh misinterprets the gesture as flirtation. After Ayesha and Emma Reid inform Niamh that Sean is gay, she supports him. Sean received a job offer from a company in London, and leaves Letherbridge.
Hayden Connor
Hayden Connor, portrayed by Sean Browne, appeared from 11 September 2015 to 13 October 2015. Hayden is a nurse, and on his first day, he is wrongfully accused of stealing a patient's money. Hayden is addicted to drugs, and while out for a drink with Ayesha Lee, he spikes her drink in order to make her go clubbing with him. When Ayesha sees white powder on Hayden's nose, she punches him and threatens to report him to Howard Bellamy. Hayden disappears and abandons his patients, so Ayesha reports him to Howard.
Alia Hanif first appeared on 14 December 2015, and made her last appearance on 3 September 2019. Alia was initially portrayed by Mandy Thandi from 2015 to 2017, and Lisa Ambalavanar from 2018 onwards. Alia is introduced alongside brother Shak Hanif when her mother, Ruhma Carter, arrives with the pair at Heston Carter's house. Alia, Shak and Heston bond through cooking a meal together for Ruhma before she gets home. Alia gets into a relationship with Tariq Amiri, and when he films them having sex, he betrays her after the breakup by posting it online. After he is released, he is involved in a hit and run, and Alia is named as a suspect, until she is cleared. Alia visits Tariq in hospital, and when he apologises and tries to reconcile with her, Alia insists that she does not want any involvement with him. While studying for A Level exams and fasting for Ramadan, Alia works too hard and faints from exhaustion. Alia recuperates at home, and after passing her exams, she leaves home for university.
Shak Hanif
Shak Hanif, portrayed by Sunjay Midda, first appeared on 14 December 2015. Shak is introduced alongside sister Alia when his mother, Ruhma Carter, arrives with the pair at Heston Carter's Owen Brenman's house. Shak gets off to a bad start with Heston, the pair bond when making a meal with Alia. After Alia's boyfriend, Tariq Amiri, is arrested for revenge porn, he is later hit by a car, and Shak is suspected to be the culprit, and faces aggression from police officers. A year later, Shak reveals that he is doing a summer placement with the local police, to Ruhma's disapproval. After the placement ends, he begins a police apprenticeship while studying at university. When Shak visits Ruhma, he notices that she is at home rather than at work. He calls Daniel Granger, who informs him that she has been suspended. He promises to stay with Ruhma, and takes care of her during Ramadan. While outside of the house on the phone to Alia, he hears a commotion from inside the house. He finds Mark Rees about to assault Ruhma. He takes hold of Mark, and punches him to the ground. He holds him down by the neck, and gets Ruhma to call the police.
