Counter-terror measures not 'traditionally' assessed in applications for public venue licences, Arena inquiry hears

hereMr Wild said he decided to 'have a word with him'."I asked him what he was doing there and did he know how bad it looked, him sitting there out of sight of everybody," he said.In his statement to police, Mr Wild said: "I stood in front of him."He didn't respond at all but looked straight ahead."I felt a bit bad in myself by challenging him but I asked 'what have you got in your rucksack?'"He didn't reply.

We asked readers what they thought about the three tier lockdown, which has already been implemented in Liverpool and Lancashire.For now, Manchester is currently in tier 2 or 'high level' of restrictions, which means indoor mixing between households is banned, but households can meet outdoors as long as they follow the rule of six and social distancing is followed.However, pressures have mounted this week as the government and local MPs have been in numerous talks about moving the region into

'Martyn's Law', launched by Figen Murray, mother of victim Martyn Hett.Sir John had heard counter-terror measures were not 'traditionally' assessed in applications for public venue licences.

confusion and anger over the government’s plans for the conurbation.

Boris Johnson is facing a devolution uprising as he prepares to introduce tough new covid measures in the north of England.

A ban on leaving the local area for at least four weeks could be among new coronavirus measures being brought in tomorrow, according to reports this morning.Northern leaders, including the Mayor Andy Burnham, are locked in negotiations with the government over the new rules.Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly signed off an agreement for a simplified, three tier system of local lockdowns for regions in England this week.They are said to be 'medium risk', 'high risk' and 'very high

announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north, with restrictions implemented by Wednesday.

here"It would also run the risk of severe redundancies across the north of England, particularly when you combine the effect of any new local restrictions."We think it would be to do long term damage to the economy of Greater Manchester and the north of England, and would actually weaken recovery."This package is insufficient to protect our communities as we go into the rest of the autumn and the winter."The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, previously that under a new localised furlough scheme,

unable to confirm whether restrictions in Oldham were stricter than in other areas of Greater Manchester.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United had a busy transfer deadline day in which they signed four players, one of which was wonderkid Amad Diallo Traore.United have agreed a deal to sign the 18-year-old for £37.2million, with the teenager expected to join the club in the January transfer window.

Dancing On Ice. She will follow in the footsteps of fellow Weatherfield favourites Antony Cotton, Brooke Vincent, Hayley Tamaddon, Jane Danson, Lisa George and Samia Longchambon.

public inquiry began its 15th day in Manchester on Monday.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are working on a permanent deal for Amad Traore, with the winger expected to stay at Atalanta until January. The MEN understands United are still optimistic of signing Traore and are continuing discussions in an attempt to conclude a deal, either in the January transfer window or in the summer.

in Bolton have been closed since early September, with only takeaway services available.  Speaking in the Commons today, health secretary Matt Hancock said today: "We are aligning the measures in Bolton with the rest of Greater Manchester. "I'd like to pay tribute to David Greenhalgh, the leader of Bolton Council, for his constructive support and the Bolton MPs for all they have done in support of Bolton."There are no changes to measures in West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Leicester, Lancashire,

hereMI5 believed the actions it took were 'reasonable and understandable when judged in the light of the further information available at the time'.On 3 March 2017 Salman Abedi hit a 'priority indicator' which, although not indicating any attack, meant he met the threshold for further investigation.Further checks were established which concluded Abedi was 'probably in Libya'.On May 8 it was decided he should be referred for a 'low-level investigation' to establish whether Abedi had 're-engaged

the public inquiry into the atrocity heard opening statements on behalf of counter terror cops, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), British Transport Police (BTP), North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) as well as the venue operator SMG and the security and stewarding contractor Showsec.It heard that: As the hearing resumed in Manchester, Matthew Butt QC, representing National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters, admitted the organisation 'was not aware of Abedi or any of the intelligence that

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