A GALA charity bash held by Newton-based Nichols Plc has raised £10,000 for a children's charity.

Stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Brookside were among 250 guests at the newly refurbished Palace Hotel, Manchester, who helped to raise the cash that will contribute towards a new Variety Club Sunshine Coach for children in the region.

Nichols Plc is the parent company of drinks giant Vimto.