CHAMPAGNE was flowing for estate agent Lynne Wigglesworth when she won a national prize for professionalism.

Lynne (39) works as manageress at Anthony Alex and Company, in Bury New Road, Whitefield, and has been with the firm for the last 12 years.

She received a glowing report from her boss, Mr Anthony Alex, when he nominated her for the Estate Agency News Extra Mile Award.

He told judges: "Her communication skills are such that many many sales have been rescued when all appeared lost and the plaudits and compliments she receives from clients bear testimony to her dedication to the job."

A magnum of champagne arrived at work for Lynne when she was told the good news, along with a £100 cheque.

Lynne, of Bury New Road who is pictured with her prizes, said: "It was a very nice surprise that I was nominated and I was very pleased with the cheque. It all helps. The best part of the job is seeing a sale through to fruition.

"There's been some hard ones. Making vendors and purchasers happy isn't always easy."