Chris Tomlinson: Last News

One of Manchester’s best primary schools is set to join one of the city’s major academy chains.

Sylvie Gatrill has died following a battle with cancer.The actress, who is most well known for her work on comedy series Bread and soap Brookside, passed away on Thursday 17 February. Sylvie started her on-screen career in the 1989 TV series Bread, where she played the role of Mrs Gullen. Two years later, she took on the 1991 TV series Fiddlers Three, where she played the role of Sharon.

A young couple who spent thousands fitting their new 1920s themed bar say they are staying positive despite the pandemic delaying its opening.Curtis Whitty, 22, and Chris Tomlinson, 24, took over an old bookmakers on Market Street, Atherton, in August and have been using the time to redesign the building into a bar.But, after three different attempts to officially open The Plaza, the pair have found themselves waiting for the end of another lockdown.Curtis, who used to work as the manager of two other local bars, says around £70,000 has been spent on decorating the interior and exterior the building, including new art deco furniture, a quartz bar top and two chandeliers.While the work was underway, the original ceiling of the building was