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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UK’s terror threat level has been raised to “critical” meaning “a further attack may be imminent”, according to the Prime Minister Theresa May. In the aftermath, nearly 1,000 soldiers have now been deployed across key UK sites to protect the public. This comes after investigators are unable to rule out if […]
A ‘Peace and Unity’ vigil was held at Newcastle’s Grey’s Monument to pay tribute to those who have been affected by the Manchester Arena bombing. Organised by Labour councillor Dipu Ahad, the vigil remembers those who have lost their lives or been injured by the suicide attack at the Ariana Grande […]
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 […]
A Sunderland aid worker is urging people in the North East to create boxes of hope for Syrian’s in need. People can get involved in creating the boxes by following the instructions created by the charity. Once the box has been created you can contact the appointed person within […]