Chaos Erupts in the Dales

Emmerdale is about to ignite a fierce new feud between Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) — one that threatens to drag both families into chaos. A newly released ITV spoiler clip teases that what starts as a playground spat quickly spirals into full-blown warfare, complete with police intervention and bitter accusations.

The drama begins when Nicola’s life takes another sharp turn thanks to a flooded house, a tense relocation, and her son Carl’s unexpected clash with Dawn’s son Lucas.

A Flood, a Fight, and a Fuming Nicola

After Jimmy King (Nick Miles) accidentally floods their home, the Kings are forced to stay at Laurel Thomas’ (Charlotte Bellamy) Mulberry Cottage — but the new living arrangement proves to be far from peaceful.

Things worsen when Nicola discovers that Carl has been in a fight with a Tate. “The horror!” she fumes, determined to get to the bottom of it.

In the spoiler video, Dawn arrives at Mulberry Cottage with Lucas in tow, hoping to calm tensions. But when she encourages Lucas to apologize, he snaps, saying he’s “glad he hit Carl.”

Nicola immediately takes offense — and when she accuses Dawn of poor parenting, the two women’s fragile truce shatters.

Family Feud Turns Into a Village War

Nicola, ever protective, warns her son that if Lucas “bullies him again,” she’ll ensure the school steps in. However, Carl’s silence suggests there’s more to the story — particularly when it’s hinted that his friendship with Lucas’ sister Clemmie might have sparked the fight.

As tensions mount, the feud between the Kings and Taylors begins to spread through the village. According to ITV spoilers, things soon “escalate beyond what even Nicola would expect,” culminating in a police arrival in the Dales.

The question is — who will they be there for?

Dawn’s Turmoil Deepens

Dawn’s personal life remains as volatile as ever. Despite her shocking affair with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) being exposed earlier this year — and her violent outburst that saw her push him out of a window — she’s still with him.

Her husband Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) was left heartbroken when she chose Joe over him, unaware of Joe’s dark history — from drugging his own brother to blackmailing Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and even threatening Clemmie.

Now, Dawn’s already fragile stability could collapse once more as her feud with Nicola escalates — and the police get involved.

What Happens Next?

With two fiery mums, two angry sons, and two fractured families, this feud is set to dominate upcoming episodes. As emotions run high and secrets spill out, the Dales could soon see one of its most explosive stand-offs yet.

But will Nicola’s fierce protectiveness cross a line? And could Dawn’s dark relationship with Joe finally push her over the edge?

One thing’s for certain — Emmerdale’s latest war is about to get personal.