Manchester Bombing

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Manchester Arena bombing: Thousands of runners to mark five-year ... (Evening Standard)

Mayor Andy Burnham and Coronation Street actors are among those taking part in the Great Manchester Run.

She also said she would remember Nell Jones “in everything that I do, really. The day will be the first time in three years that people in Manchester can mark the anniversary free of coronavirus restrictions. urvivors of the Manchester Arena terror attack and Mayor Andy Burnham are among those marking the fifth anniversary of the tragedy before running a 10km race through the city.

Remembering the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing (Lancashire Telegraph)

The county continues to keep the 22 victims, four from Lancashire, in their thoughts after the bombing at 10.31pm at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.

"Our thoughts are with the families, our colleagues at Greater Manchester Police and the wonderful city of Manchester that taught us the power of strength and resilience in a community, in the face of tragedy." A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Today is the 5th anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. On the fifth anniversary, Lancashire remembers the 22 victims of the Manchester Bombing. Speaking on social media, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council said: “Today we’re remembering the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack. Remembering the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing Eight-year-old Saffie-Rose Roussos, from Leyland, was one of the victims of the attack.

Manchester remembers arena bombing victims on the fifth ... (ITV News)

Memorial events will be held across the city today, to mark the fifth anniversary of the attack in which 22 people died. | ITV News Granada.

The permanent memorial to those lost in the atrocity was opened by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge less than two weeks ago. Each group of runners were, in the words of organisers, able to "honour the memory of those who lost their lives, acknowledge the courage of everyone affected and recognise the remarkable spirit shown by the city in the aftermath of the attack." “My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones, those who bravely responded to the attack and all those affected by that wicked and cowardly act. The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, says it is "hard to believe that five years has passed" since "one of the darkest days" in the city's history. Families of those who lost loved ones have been able to place personalised memory capsules, containing mementos and messages, inside the halo. Memorial events have been held today to mark the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack.

Victims of Manchester Arena terror attack remembered on fifth ... (iNews)

Survivors of the bombing, which took place at an Ariana Grande concert, are among those who have marked the anniversary ahead of Sunday's Great Manchester Run.

She said: “The fifth anniversary of the attack will have a personal meaning for every one of us. But however they wish to do so I would encourage everyone in the city to take some time out during the day to remember and reflect.” People in the city will also reflect on the tragedy at the Glade of Light memorial near the cathedral. The railway chaplain will also say prayers, floral tributes will be laid and a remembrance book will be open for people to leave their written tributes in. Moments of silence will also be held at Manchester’s Victoria Station, located close to the venue, at 12pm and 10.31pm. The cathedral will be open throughout the day for people to light candles, reflect and pray.

Manchester Arena attack: Runners and events mark fifth anniversary (BBC News)

Survivor Freya Lewis and mayor Andy Burnham joined 20000 participants in the Great Manchester Run.

It was perfect, exactly what I wanted." "But nor should we forget the remarkable spirit shown in the aftermath of the attack as the city came together in solidarity, compassion and a refusal to give in to hatred and fear." Ms Lewis said her best friend Nell Jones, who died at the age of 14, was "a massive part" of her life "and to have her not part of it is still so odd". Earlier, the names of the 22 victims were read out at commemorations at Victoria station, which is next to the arena, and at Manchester Cathedral. He said the attack "could have divided us but it didn't, it did the opposite - it brought us together". About 20,000 participants in the Great Manchester Run held a minute's applause for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack on its fifth anniversary.

Manchester Arena attack: City remembers victims of suicide bomb ... (Sky News)

People have been paying their respects to those who died in the 2017 suicide blast at an Ariana Grande concert, which happened as mainly youngsters were ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson also paid tribute to the victims and said the courage shown by people in Manchester in the days following the attack had "touched the world". "Our thanks for the goodness and strength of the people of Greater Manchester - eternal." Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham shared pictures of the Glade Of Light memorial on Twitter and wrote: "Their names forever at the heart of our city.