20 h. ago Manchester Arena bomb families say MI5 failed them and must face tougher scrutiny

MANCHESTER Arena bomb families have said MI5 failed them and must be more open to scrutiny in future.  In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, they demanded the security service be fully included in a new law designed to prevent cover-ups in public life.  They said MI5 had shown it could not be trusted. "How...

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25 h. ago Manchester Arena attack families demand MI5 held accountable in 'Hillsborough Law'

Families of those who lost their lives in the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanding action over MI5 as part of a new law designed to prevent cover-ups

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30 h. ago Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny

In a letter to the PM Keir Starmer families affected by the horror bombing say MI5 failed them and the Security Service must be included in a new law to stop cover-ups

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34 h. ago MI5 'advanced false narrative' after Manchester Arena bombing to 'protect themselves after the fact', claims barrister

Pete Weatherby KC, who is representing some of the families affected by the attack, is calling for the security service to be included in the so-called Hillsborough Law to stop future cover-ups

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40 h. ago ‘MI5 can’t be trusted’ say Manchester Arena families in explosive letter to Keir Starmer

“How many times must MI5 show that it cannot be trusted before something is done?” a letter from families of the victims to the Prime Minister reads.

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1 week ago Wizard of Oz show with Wicked Witch on bike dubbed 'atrocious' as hundreds walk out

Theatre-goers are seeking refunds after hundreds walked out of the 'atrocious' Wicked Wizard of Oz show at Manchester's AO Arena on December 23

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1 week ago Hundreds of theatregoers walk out of Wizard of Oz show slammed as 'atrocious'

Disappointed theatre-goers are demanding refunds after slamming the 'panto-esque and amateurish' performance at Manchester's AO Arena, with several hundred walking out

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2 w. ago Manchester Arena plotter’s alleged prison attack sparks call for US

Report recommends adoption of US-style punishment and rewards for most dangerous inmatesA long-awaited report that examined how the Manchester Arena plotter was able to carry out an alleged violent attack on prison officers has recommended a new punishment and rewards system for the most dangerous inmates, similar to that used in a US Supermax jail.David Lammy, the deputy prime minister, is facing demands to publish the report, which looks into why Hashem Abedi, who was jailed for life for helping his brother carry out the 2017 bombing, was able to target staff at HMP Frankland with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Former Strictly star hits out at ‘false narrative’ about winner Karen Carney’s dance background

A former Strictly Come Dancing professional hit out at what he claimed is a “false narrative” surrounding this year’s winner Karen Carney.

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2 w. ago Manchester Arena bomb plotter clashed with Stephen Lawrence's killer behind bars

A report issued following David Norris' parole denial found that he had clashed with Hashem Abedi

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2 w. ago Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris clashed with Manchester Arena bomber in prison

Racist murderer threatened Hashem Abedi and called him terrorist during heated exchange at Belmarsh

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2 w. ago Stephen Lawrence killer clashed with Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi behind bars

David Norris, who was jailed for the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 2012, has been denied parole as a report highlighted a clash with Manchester bomber Hashem Abedi at HMP Belmarsh

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2 w. ago Stephen Lawrence's racist killer clashes with Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi behind bars

David Norris, 49, threatened the killer, called him a terrorist and swore at him during a heated exchange at Belmarsh Prison in South East London.

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2 w. ago Children survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack suicide bombing to receive almost £20million in damages

16 youngsters, all aged under 16 at the time of the attack, will receive amounts ranging from £11.4 million to £2,770.

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2 w. ago What you need to know as Manchester Arena bombing victims set to receive millions in damages

It followed a hearing before a judge at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre

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2 w. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to receive millions in damages

The damages, totalling just under £20m, were approved by a senior judge in relation to 16 claims made by children and claimants who lacked mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings themselves

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2 w. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to be paid millions as teen will get huge sum

The completion the of 16 cases, which had to be decided by a judge, will see payouts of £20m to claimants - with a further 352 claims for damages now set to be finalised

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2 w. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to be paid millions in damages

EXCLUSIVE: Awards of damages were confirmed during a hearing at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre today

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3 w. ago Disney on Ice at AO Arena Manchester: A spectacular show that's fun for fans of all ages

Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero is a visual feast, with fantastic costumes, the tunes you know and love, and pure talent from the ice dancers

Sport

last month UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

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