Pharmacist killed in car crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to the owner of two Oldham pharmacies who has died in a car accident in North Wales.

Gary Ratcliffe (41), who lived in Manchester, died in Flintshire on Sunday. He owned the Suburb Pharmacy in Hollins Road and St Chads Pharmacy in Lime Green.

Staf at the pharmacies have been left devastated. Co-owner Peter Burrows said: “I have worked with Gary for 20 years. He was a good friend as well as a trusted colleague. He was a caring pharmacist and highly passionate about everything he did. He showed great compassion and was one of the most caring individuals I have ever met.”