Laurie Bates , played by Gary Powell , arrives in September 1989 .
Laurie Bates , played by Gary Powell , immediately becomes as a rival to Pete Beale ( Peter Dean ) , by opening up a market stall selling fruit and veg in direct competition to him .
Laurie Bates , played by Gary Powell , arrives in September 1989 and immediately becomes as a rival to Pete Beale ( Peter Dean ) , by opening up a market stall selling fruit and veg in direct competition to him .