The 'perfect' schoolgirl with the beautiful smile... beautiful tributes paid to Megan Hurley at Manchester Arena bombing inquiry

straight to your inboxQ: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, the three richest and most valuable clubs in the world over the past decade - none of them are spending, so why all the criticism on Manchester United? Should this not maybe be a warning to the entire world of football that financial things aren’t so black and white at the moment?Samuel Luckhurst: It is a fair and valid question, and one that might get mentioned in Ed Woodward's investors' call later this month (due to be the

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hereReynhard Sinaga - Britain's most prolific rapist - stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims.Branded a narcissist and a psychopath by police, Sinaga lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat, where he raped them and filmed the attacks on two iPhones.The details emerged during a series of trials at Manchester Crown Court over an 18-month period.Sinaga was found guilty of 159 offences in total - 136 rapes, eight attempted rapes, 13 sexual assaults and two assaults by

Manchester United’s stance on Ousmane Dembele Manchester United are not interested in buying Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele on a permanent deal, reports Samuel Luckhurst .

here"We apologise for the message sent to our students last night about posters in windows, it didn't reflect the University's view," the tweet read."We respect the rights of students to express themselves, but as requested by Greater Manchester Police the posters must not break the law or they'll have to be removed."Students said the first they knew of the lockdown at the halls of residents was when security guards appeared at the front gates.Megan Tingey, 19, is a fresher at Birley.She tested

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

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

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

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.

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

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

Family members of Arena bombers Salman and Hashem Abedi are refusing to assist the public inquiry into the atrocity.Statements have been requested from their parents, father Ramadan Abedi and mother Samia Tabbal, as well as from their older brother and younger sister, Jomana.Suicide bomber Salman's younger brother Hashem Abedi, who is now serving a 55-year minimum prison sentence, has also been approached by the inquiry team.But counsel to the inquiry, Paul Greaney QC, said on the third day of