The loved ones of a teenager killed in the Manchester Arena bombing are taking part in a series of fundraisers to mark one year since the tragedy. Eilidh MacLeod’s friends and family are aiming to raise enough money to create a permanent memorial for the teenager on the Isle of Barra - the remote Scottish Isle she grew up on. The talented young musician, described as a ‘wonderful young lady’ who was ‘beautiful inside and out’, was one of 22 people to lose their lives in the blast at the Manchester Arena last May. Next month, 10 of Eilidh’s close family and friends will take part in the Great Manchester Run on May 22, and her aunt Suzanne White, who lives in Winsford, is holding a pre-fundraiser in the town later this month to boost funds. Suzanne, who is Eilidh’s dad’s cousin, has organised the 'Spirit of Eilidh’ family fitness fun day at Winsford Cricket Club on April 22, which will feature a variety of fitness classes throughout … [Read more...] about Winsford fundraiser for victim of Manchester Arena bombing
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Manchester Arena has a warning for Harry Styles fans ahead of his gig
Harry Styles is used to attracting hordes of screaming fans - and they regularly camp outside concert halls and theatres he's playing. In fact, when the former One Direction member played Manchester Apollo last November, some fans camped outside the Ardwick venue for THREE DAYS - living in tents, carving their idol's name into pumpkins. For many fans, it's part of the fun of following their hero around - in the vague hope they might catch a glimpse of their pin up or even get to throw a kiwi at him. But they're being encouraged to stay away from Manchester Arena in the nights - and days - leading up to his Monday night gig there. The arena has two big weekend gigs on - The Courteeners on Saturday and Arcade Fire on Sunday - ahead of the Holmes Chapel heartthrob's homecoming show. The venue has put a notice on its website warning fans that they simply won't be allowed to camp outside the venue - as around 25,000 music fans converge for the weekend double header. They will be able … [Read more...] about Manchester Arena has a warning for Harry Styles fans ahead of his gig
Manchester Arena bombing victims – all 22 killed in the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert plus the closest survivor Martin Hibbert
TWENTY-TWO innocent lives were lost on May 22, 2017, when a suicide bomber detonated his device at the Manchester Arena after an Ariana Grande concert. Family and friends of victims as young as eight paid heartbreaking tributes to their loved ones in the wake of the attack which left the nation shocked and in mourning. Martin Hibbert was thought to be the closest to the blast to survive and has had a long road to recovery. What happened in the Manchester terrorist attack? A bomb exploded in the foyer of Manchester Arena moments after US pop star Ariana Grande left the stage on May 22, 2017. Witnesses told how nuts and bolts were sent flying in the blast as fans made their way to Manchester Victoria train station next door to the concert venue. At least 64 fans were injured and 22 lost their lives - including many children. The fanatic responsible for the horror was identified as Manchester-born Salman Abedi, 22. Who were the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack? Among those … [Read more...] about Manchester Arena bombing victims – all 22 killed in the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert plus the closest survivor Martin Hibbert
West Yorkshire charity has helped dozens caught up in Manchester Arena bomb attack
MORE people who suffered in the aftermath of last year’s Manchester Arena terror attack were from West Yorkshire than anywhere else in the country other than Manchester, according to a charity. Victim Support West Yorkshire said it has helped more than 90 people from our county who suffered either physically, emotionally, or both following the suicide bomb attack on May 22 2017.A total of 22 people were killed in the bombing and up to 64 injured.Among those killed were 14-year-old Sorrell Leczkowski, a pupil at Allerton High School in Leeds.Others who died included Leeds Beckett University student Courtney Boyle, 19, and Wendy Fawell, 50, from Otley.The explosion happened as people began streaming from the doors after a show by American singer Ariana Grande.READ MORE: Halifax mum and her daughters caught up in Manchester terror attackLeslie McLean, contracts manager for Victim Support in West Yorkshire, has spoken about the charity’s work helping victims in our region as … [Read more...] about West Yorkshire charity has helped dozens caught up in Manchester Arena bomb attack
LIVE: Review into Manchester Arena attack emergency response published
An independent report into the emergency response to the Manchester Arena is today published. The review was established by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham following the May 22 attack, which left 22 people dead, hundreds injured and many thousands affected. These were the key findings of the report: Fire crews were held back by their bosses and had ‘no meaningful role in the response for nearly two hours’ ‘Catastrophic’ technical failure meant no hotline could be set up on the night for friends and families GMP praised for deploying armed officers to the scene ‘remarkably fast’ Paramedics raced into the arena without bullet proof vests - despite area not behind declared safe Rail workers and BTP bravely rushed into danger seconds after attack Four BTP officers were first to get to the foyer, arriving within 30 seconds A dozen first aiders working from security firm Showsec helped in the aftermath Council praised for their response in … [Read more...] about LIVE: Review into Manchester Arena attack emergency response published