Abedi family 'refusing to assist' public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing atrocity

The Manchester Evening News has compiled above just a snap-shot of the video tributes shown to the inquiry, and the statements read out. It was said the inquiry's chairman, Sir John Saunders, a 'deeply-affecting and emotionally-draining experience'.As ever, the little things that matter so much stood out.Georgina Callander, 18, had just passed her driving test and saved up to buy her first car, which she loved and called 'Peggy'.

here"Every decision we take we ask what Alison would do, what would mum do? It is never going to get any easier."I cannot believe there is anybody I have ever met that was as caring and well-liked. "She really was fantastic inside and out.

herePen portraits from the families and friends of the deceased, and moving personal evidence about them, are continuing to be heard and shown to the inquiry.Harriet, Lily and Isabelle added in the statement: "Our house was always full of love and laughter."You would pull the oldest tricks in the book to get us laughing."You never failed to make us smile."They spoke of Jane's 'random, spontaneous ideas'.She loved to cook, they said, and referenced her homemade Yorkshire puddings and salt and

hereMum Charlotte said Olivia loved 'rough and tumble' with the boys as a youngster.She recalled holidays and how on one trip, Olivia entered a dance competition.It fuelled her passion for music, the inquiry heard."She always said she hated being the centre of attention, but I could see how much she enjoyed herself - that insight into limelight," Charlotte said.Olivia joined a choir and was loving school, she added."Ollie's favourite colour was blue so she decided that everything had to be

hereShe worked in a wool factory in Guiseley, then a butcher's shop then at a play group."She loved her job, she loved children and she was fun to be around," her family said in the statement, which was read out on their behalf.It was compiled by her son Adam and daughter Charlotte."Children warmed to her and enjoyed spending time with her," they said in the statement."Her death left all the children she cared for bewildered."Wendy has always been a fun person, the life and soul of the

a curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for Manchester pubs.

here"The thought of the years ahead without her in our lives is truly unbearable and I have no words to describe the pain and grief that we feel each day."But those 14 wonderful years that we all shared together, and the memories we made, were truly special."Nell was a pupil at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.Tribute statements from her teachers - and friends - were read out.One of Nell's drama teachers said: "She stood out as a star right from the start."And a friend told the inquiry: "She

public inquiry into the terror attack on May 22, 2017, entered its eighth day on Monday - the start of the second week of commemorative hearings.

at the public inquiry into the atrocity of his eternal love for Michelle, and her friends told of a 'role model mum that everyone looked up to'.

here"Everyday was an adventure for Nell and we were all carried along with her."The thought of the years ahead without her in our lives is truly unbearable and I have no words to describe the pain and grief that we feel each day."But those 14 wonderful years that we all shared together, and the memories we made, were truly special."Nell, who had three older brothers, was 14 and from Goostrey in Cheshire.She was a pupil at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.Sam said no girls had been born on

A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same

herePhilip Tron's family, meanwhile, paid tribute to their 'bonny lad' and said: "Heaven has a new Geordie ambassador."The much-loved Newcastle United fan worked for a water conservation company and a video tribute delivered by his uncle, Ken Mullen, was peppered with jokes and cherished anecdotes from Philip's childhood and life."He had some dislikes," Ken said with a wry smile on the video after speaking passionately of a 'family-loving guy with a huge personality'."He disliked having to pay

hereKen said: "Philip was a family-loving guy with a huge personality."He was hugely likable.

hereSuicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb in the City Room area of the Arena after an Ariana Grande concert.

hereShe was kind and loving and made every she spoke to 'feel special'm they said.Friends, teachers and her head Halewood Academy paid tribute.Principal Gary Evans said his main memory of Megan was her smile.She and her friends 'were a lovely group of students'."Whenever I saw Megan around the school she would say 'hi' and you would see that smile," he said.He said he had no doubt she would go on to success in the future.The 'atrocity really affected me', Mr Evans said, adding that her friends

Several roads have been closed by police after reports a collision involving a bus and at least three cars.Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed in both directions between Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road due to a road traffic collision, Transport for Greater Manchester said in a tweet.Pictures from the scene showed a number of damaged cars including a black Audi Q7.Eyewitness Robert Duck told the M.E.N: "The Audi tried to overtake a bus at speed, it hit the back of the bus and then hit

Martyn Hett, 29, and Eilidh MacLeod, 14, provided moving testimonies to the inquiry.