The Usher was one of the staff present at Weatherfield Magistrates Court when Tracy Barlow was arraigned for the murder of Charlie Stubbs in January 2007. Due to her constant "Madame Defarge"-type appearances at previous hearings, Blanche Hunt was on first-name terms with the usher and "Neil" was happy to report that the hearing would be on time and that there were plenty of seats for the Barlows to occupy. Ken was amazed that Blanche knew the staff so well but she commented that she merely to make sure that the due process of the law was observed and besides, it was cheaper than the pictures!