Hundreds of people from Sunderland came together in solidarity last night (May 25) to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack. A vigil was held in Keel Square to remember those involved in the incident which devastated the city of Manchester on Monday, […]
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Newcastle’s Sir Bobby Robson Foundation pays tribute to Manchester terror victim Liam Curry
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has paid tribute to Liam Curry, who fundraised for the charity. The 19-year-old began raising money at the age of 14 after his Granddad, Jack Allen, was diagnosed with cancer. Liam completed a Coast to Coast cycle ride for the charity. A statement from the foundation […]
Sunderland to hold vigil for victims of Manchester attack
The city of Sunderland will be holding a vigil tonight for victims of the Manchester attack. Four of the victims are from the North East: Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, from South Shields as well as Philip Tron, 32, and Courtney Boyle, 19 from Gateshead. The “peace” vigil […]
Gateshead’s Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron named as latest victims of Manchester Arena attack
Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron have been named as the latest victims of Monday night’s attack in Manchester. The pair were from Gateshead. 19-year-old Courtney was with her mum’s partner Philip, 32, at the Ariana Grande concert earlier this week. A statement has been released from the families by Greater Manchester Police […]
South Shields couple confirmed dead after Manchester attack
A young couple from South Shields have been confirmed dead following the Manchester Arena attack on Monday night. The families of Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, announced the pair “wanted to be together forever and now they are.” The sweethearts were said to be “inseparable” and “beautiful inside […]
Manchester Attack: Four people from North East still missing
Following the suspected terror attack in Manchester Arena on the evening of May 22 four people from the North East are still reported missing. The four people, Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry from South Shields and Philip Tron and Courtney Boyle from Gateshead, still have not made contact with their families following the […]