Experts have 'criticisms' of security arrangements in place at Manchester Arena on night of the bombing, public inquiry told

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.

'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.

the music industry celebrated over 1,000 venues, festivals and arts spaces being awarded Cultural Recovery Funding to survive until April and weather the storm of closures and complications brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

hereMrs Merchant said: "Even though I wasn't suspicious of him, ie, worse case scenario he was going to be a bomber, what I was suspicious of was that he had secreted himself away."In that way it was a security issue. But I wasn't aware of any feelings of 'oh my God he could be a terrorist'.

Greater Manchester Mayor said today that cities in the north were being used as part of an 'experimental regional lockdown strategy'. He added that the government had told him that 'there's no money left' for his demands if the region was placed under Tier 3 restrictions.

An experienced security leader at Manchester Arena said he was never told to check the mezzanine level of the City Room foyer area before the end of events and concerts at the venue.And the public inquiry into the bombing atrocity was shown an image of an area on the raised level where one witness says he saw bomber Salman Abedi waiting before he launched his deadly attack.David Middleton, a Showsec employee for 24 years, was a door supervisor with stewards working under him on the evening of

Johnny Marr has praised Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, for leading legal action against the UK government over the detrimental impact that a local lockdown would have on the hospitality sector in the north of England.News of this legal challenge comes ahead of Boris Johnson’s expected announcement today (October 12) of a three-tier lockdown strategy for England in order to prevent a further rise in coronavirus cases.

straight to your inbox every day, freeIt might not have been the summer transfer window which most Manchester United fans had hoped for, but upon reflection it could be remembered as one which gave them a few future first-team stars.Edinson Cavani, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles were all brought in for the here-and-now, while deadline day duo Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo are both very much viewed as stars for the future.The fact United announced the 18-year-old pair both as players for

is ongoing about proposals for the nearby Central Retail Park - a site the council bought for £37million in 2017.

Bury line between Manchester city centre, north Manchester and Bury.

will announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday, plunging the hospitality industry once again into uncertainty.

straight to your inbox every day, freeUnited’s deadline day activity in fullIt was a busy Monday for United as four new signings were secured.Edinson Cavani was the most high profile of the new arrivals, having joined on a free transfer after his contract expired with PSG in the summer.Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo also agreed to join. Here’s our live blog with all the latest on all the new signings.

on the university's website.The University of Manchester (UoM) has so far ruled out an MMU style lockdown at its halls.On Monday, the M.E.N asked if this was now a possibility.A UoM spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider local community is the University’s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can.“We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss

straight to your inboxEric Bailly has to produce consistent performances while remaining injury free to stand a chance of winning his place back at the heart of the Manchester United defence.That is the challenge Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has laid down to the Ivory Coast centre back, who impressed in United's Carabao Cup win at Brighton.Bailly has played in both of United's wins in the competition this season, helping his side to clean sheets against Luton and Brighton, but he hasn't done enough to

here.Here's the link to the M.E.N's main Facebook page where we share our latest stories.This week, therefore, was the first Monday lunchtime under new instructions from the government to work from home again, and the impact on the city’s high streets was clear.St Peter’s Square, usually a bustling tram interchange, was almost silent.In the Arndale centre, fewer than a dozen people could be seen grabbing lunch at Pret and Starbucks, and there were noticeably fewer shoppers in every store at a

straight to your inboxManchester United have stepped up plans to strengthen their back-line this summer after the Reds' 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their opening Premier League fixture.United are monitoring Alex Telles this summer after stepping up their plans to sign a left-back before the transfer window closes, Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico has been linked as another potential alternative while M.E.N.

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