Manchester Arena bombing inquiry told first responders were on scene 'barely a minute' after blast

here"We are conducting this study to see whether otilimab - which is under investigation as a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis - could also potentially ease the effect of coronavirus on the lungs, dampening the impact of the virus on the immune system."Funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a UK-based pharmaceutical company, 'Oscar' is one of a number of Covid-19 studies that have been given urgent public health research status by the Department of Health and Social Care.Trials in the US

Manchester Evening News online learning would remain in place for a fortnight.

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'.

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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

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

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

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

here"We hope everyone who sees it will enjoy our tribute to our amazing son," Mr Hett said.Clips of Martyn as a young boy were included - and his famous leg tattoo of Coronation Street character Deirdre Barlow was shown.Mr Hett said Martyn's life was 'vibrant and full of energy'.He said he was constantly dressing up and making up plays -  and had a passion and a love of acting.Mr Hett said Martyn told his family he was gay as a teenager - and the family simply told him they loved him

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer told Manchester United players they needed to be more clinical after a dominant first-half against Aston Villa.United trailed 1-0 at half-time and ended up losing their only pre-season friendly at Villa Park after squandering several presentable chances either side of Ollie Watkins' 16th-minute winner.Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer denied Jesse Lingard on two separate occasions and Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo and Daniel James miscued efforts in a madcap