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Garden tribute to 22 arena blast victims

Martyn Hett. Its mosaic-covered bench features 22 flowers, representing the victims. Martyn’s family had a private viewing last week, but visited again yesterday, bringing his ashes to scatter.

Dad Paul said: “Martyn would have loved it. The whole family has been so touched by the gesture.”

The extension was planned after ITV moved the show to six episodes a week. Much was built from reclaimed brick, slate, metal and tile – and builders were asked for their “worst bricklaying” to give an authentic look. Costa and Co-op have product-placement deals, but characters will not go in or out.

The cast are thrilled and Julia Goulding (Shona Ramsey) said: “You’ve got to remember this isn’t new for the characters, they’ve always walked to the tram, it’s just we can now see them doing it.”

Daniel Brocklebank (vicar Billy Mayhew) added:

“It opens up so many opportunities. It’s great they want to invest and expand the show.”