The summer transfer window officially opens its doors today (Friday), meaning clubs in England are now free to trade as they wish up until September 1.
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Separated by hundreds of miles, Sam Clarke and Kerrie Buesnell were brought together by the spirit of Manchester, five years after one of the city's darkest days.
Their paths crossed by chance after hundreds of beautifully crafted hearts, created by people across the world, were placed around city centre landmarks. Visitors were encouraged to take one home, the hearts providing a colourful symbol of how we remember the 22 people tragically killed on May 22, 2017, as well as the hundreds more injured.
On Sunday morning at Exchange Square, that spirit of togetherness in the face of evil was personified by the meeting of Sam and Kerrie. Sam, a 30-year-old mum from Shaw, Oldham, spent three months creating more than 150 of these one-off hearts, for people to enjoy and cherish.
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Before she boarded the tram home, Sam bumped into Kerrie Buesnell, holidaying in Manchester from her home in Jersey. More than 400 miles separate their lives usually, but it was Manchester that brought them together for a unique, special moment.
“It feels like a part of Manchester is going home with them," Sam said after Kerrie chose one of her designs. "It’s really nice to meet who it going to take it as well.”
While at the core of Sunday’s events was a feeling of sorrow and remembrance for those lost, it was also a poignant reminder of how Manchester pulled together and our how spirit conquered hate. Just a short distance away, Victoria station was a focal point for memorial events.
As it has been ever since, the corner of the station known as Soldiers Gate became a memorial to the 22 innocents. Their names were read out, and the normally bustling station fell silent.
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The summer transfer window officially opens its doors today (Friday), meaning clubs in England are now free to trade as they wish up until September 1.
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