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CORONATION Street has paid tribute to late superfan Martyn Hett and the other victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. The 29-year-old had been at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 2017 when terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a device which killed him and 21 other people. But in special scenes of Corrie, characters said the victims are “always in our thoughts” ahead of the terror attack’s fifth anniversary tonight at 10.31pm.

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Coronation Street news: Corrie pays tribute to Martyn Hett & Manchester Arena victims ; plus EastEnders & Emmerdale news

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Coronation Street news: ITV pays tribute to fan Martyn Hett & Manchester Arena victims; plus EastEnders & Emmerdale news

CORONATION Street paid tribute to the show’s late superfan Martyn Hett and the other victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. The 29-year-old had been at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 2017 when terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a device which killed him and 21 other people. But in special scenes of Corrie, characters said the victims are “always in our thoughts” ahead of the terror attack’s fifth anniversary today.

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Stepfather of Martyn Hett 'shocked' by lack of timely mental health support for those affected by terror attacks

The stepfather of Martyn Hett has said he was 'shocked' by the lack of timely mental health support after the Manchester Arena bombing. Dr Stuart Murray claimed people caught up in such atrocities aren't getting the help they need soon enough.

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Coronation Street praised for moving tribute to Manchester Arena victims five years on

Coronation Street have been praised for an emotional scene that left fans in tears on Friday, where they paid tribute to the Manchester Arena victims. An emotional exchange between Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw saw the pair stand by a mosaic bench dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing on 22 May 2017.

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Coronation Street pays moving tribute to victims of Manchester Arena bombing five years on

Coronation Street paid a moving tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing ahead of the fifth anniversary of the atrocity. During a scene on this evening's show, soap stalwarts Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw, played by actors Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, laid flowers at a memorial bench previously installed at the ITV studio.

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Corrie fans in tears as soap pays tribute to Manchester Arena bombing victims

Coronation Street fans were left in tears during the latest episode as the ITV soap paid tribute to Manchester Arena bombing victim and superfan Martyn Hett.On the fifth anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack, which took 22 lives, Friday night's show (May 20) included a scene which saw Gail and Eileen visit a memorial bench with flowers.A plaque on the bench read: "For Martyn and all those who lost their lives on the 22nd of May 2019. We stand together."The touching moment caused Corrie viewers to well up and get lumps in their throats.One viewer wrote: "Sweet nod to the anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing on #CoronationStreet.

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Ariana Grande gig Manchester Arena bomb attack victims’ families feel “failed” by MI5

Twenty-two people died and hundreds were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the foyer at the venue at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.Martyn Hett, 29, was among those who died and his father Paul Hett has now said he “can’t understand” why the attacker Salman Abedi was not classed as a person of interest by the security services prior to the attack.Mr Hett told BBC Breakfast that when the bombing happened, “we thought that Martyn was just in the wrong place at the wrong time” and “extremely unlucky”.“Now we know that wasn’t the case,” he said. “The fact was that this could and should have been prevented and we just can’t get over that.”A public inquiry into the bombing has been exploring the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the bombing and is due to publish its findings later in the year.It has so far heard that on May 1 2017, Abedi had been assessed as meeting the threshold to be considered for further investigation by MI5 and was due to be considered for referral on May 31, 2017.A senior MI5 officer later conceded that it was a mistake not to question the bomber after he returned to the UK from Libya four days before the attack.Mr Hett said he “can’t understand” why Abedi was not a person of interest, because he had “at least eight” known terrorist contacts.“He also visited a convicted terrorist in prison on two occasions,” he said.

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Manchester Arena families' anger and dismay after another act of vandalism at the bomb memorial

Families of the 22 who died in the Manchester Arena bombing have reacted with anger and dismay after a second act of vandalism at a memorial for their lost loved ones.

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'They were, each and every one of them, unique and special people' - tributes as Manchester Arena bombing inquiry draws to a close

Tributes were paid to the 'unique and special' lives lost in the Manchester Arena bombing as evidence at the public inquiry into the atrocity drew to a close.

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Mother of Arena victim says 'nothing has been learnt' in tackling extremism

The mother of one of the 22 people to die in the Manchester Arena terror attack has said ‘nothing has been learnt’ in dealing with extremism.

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17.11.2021 / 19:43

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'It is scary but it's the world we live in': Hundreds of Manchester venues take part in counter terror training

More than 200 city centre venues have taken part in counter-terror training as part of their commitment to 'Martyn's Law'.

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30.09.2021 / 16:01

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Singing and dancing 'without a care in the world' - Martyn Hett shown at Ariana Grande concert on night of Manchester Arena bombing

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17.09.2021 / 13:04

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Manchester Arena bomb inquiry QC says he's been 'chucked out' of his hotel - for Conservative party conference

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Manchester councillors back stricter licensing rules aligned with 'Martyn's Law'

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20.05.2021 / 18:55

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Figen Murray recalls the moment she realised her son Martyn Hett had died in the Manchester Arena attack

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14.03.2021 / 21:16

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'I have a box full of Mother's Day cards - it's a struggle to look at them': Mum of Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett

direct to your inboxThe mum of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett has opened up on the pain of dealing with Mother's Day - four years after she lost her son in the tragedy.Figen Murray said although she has a memory box full of cards Martyn sent over the years, it is a 'struggle' to look at them.Martyn, from Stockport, was among the 22 lives lost when Salman Abedi detonated his suicide bomb in the foyer of the Arena in 2017.He was 29.Figen has since campaigned tirelessly for a new law to require venues to have better security measures and preparedness for terror attacks. A national consultation for the proposals is currently underway.

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'A major stride towards making our country safer' - Figen Murray hails launch of consultation on proposed new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation

direct to your inboxA national consultation over proposed new counter-terrorism legislation was being launched today after a campaign in memory of Manchester Arena bomb victim Martyn Hett.Maryn's mother, Figen Murray, hailed the breakthrough as a 'major stride towards making our country safer' - and saving lives.

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Public consultation over 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation due to start next month

direct to your inboxPublic consultation on proposed new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation to protect the public will start in February, it's been confirmed. The development, which follows months of delay, has been welcomed by Figen Murray, the campaigning mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett.

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Manchester Arena boss issues public apology to mother of bombing victim Martyn Hett - as policing experts reveal series of security criticisms

direct to your inboxA senior Manchester Arena boss has issued a public apology to the mother of one of the 22 victims of the 2017 bombing atrocity.Two policing experts, meanwhile, have outlined to the public inquiry into the attack a series of criticisms they have found relating to security in place on the night.John Sharkey met with Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother, on December 8, 2017, seven months after the bombing.At the meeting, arranged by the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Mrs Murray wanted answers to questions relating to security within the City Room at the time, the inquiry heard.Suicide bomber Salman Abedi hid there on a mezzanine level for almost an hour in a CCTV black spot before he detonated a device he was

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Manchester Arena bombing public inquiry: Proposed new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation revealed

hereMr Hipgrave, the former head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre, said it was a 'ministerial intention' to introduce the new legislation, accompanied by a range of digital tools and capabilities.And he praised the 'Martyn's Law' campaign launched by Figen Murray and named after her son Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 Arena attack - saying planning work had been done 'with the Martyn’s Law proposals in mind'."Figen has absolutely amplified the Martyn's Law point with ministers," he said.Under the 'Protect Duty' legislation, Mr Hipgrave said publicly accessible locations would be split into sectors including health, education, retail and leisure - faiths, zones and individual sites."It will ensure that there are no gaps where

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What we learned at the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing this week

'Martyn's Law', launched by Figen Murray, mother of victim Martyn Hett.Sir John had heard counter-terror measures were not 'traditionally' assessed in applications for public venue licences.

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'The world has been robbed of a potential superstar': Friends, family and comedian Jason Manford pay heartfelt tributes to Martyn Hett at Arena inquiry

hereFigen said she missed his 'cackle of laughter' and the ability to 'make everyone feel he was their best friend'."I loved the fact he stood up for himself and who he believed he was," she added.Mr Murray told anecdotes about Martyn, describing how his relationship with his mother was 'really special'.He said Martyn could lose his house keys and once called from Nottingham at 2am with no money.He recalled 'drunken messages telling you he loved you'.Mr Murray said that when Martyn arrived in the house 'it was simply the Martyn show'.He would make a recording of his mother and post it on the internet, he said."Appearances on Come Dine with Me and Tattoo Fixers - and his status as a Coronation Street superfan and a Dierdre Barlow enthusiast

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Tribute after tribute they marked what was lost, beautiful lives senselessly cut short

WATCH: Eilidh MacLeod - Arena Inquiry tribute video Hashem Abedi, his brother, is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity.During an emotional day in court, the lives of Martyn Hett, Eilidh MacLeod, John Atkinson and Sorrell Leczkowski were remembered.Families made videos set to music to pay tribute to their loved ones.

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'He was the centre of our world'... Manchester Arena bombing victim John Atkinson remembered at public inquiry

Martyn Hett, 29, and Eilidh MacLeod, 14, provided moving testimonies to the inquiry.

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14.09.2020 / 13:23

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'His memory will shine brightly forever... losing him changed all of us': Martyn Hett remembered at Manchester Arena bombing 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 unconditionally 'because he was Martyn'.After studying, he started to work as PR social media manager."He had the most wicked sense of humour," Mr Hett said."The one constant in all his social media videos was that everyone was having fun."Martyn lit up around

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24.08.2020 / 22:29

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'It was incredibly powerful to listen': Figen Murray on the special bond between mums who lost children in Arena bombing

Hashem Abedi is currently starting a minimum 55 year prison term after being found guilty of 22 murders. It was the longest tariff ever handed down in a British courtroom, and prosecution lawyers later admitted Justice Jeremy Baker had 'considerably' exceeded their expectations.Abedi's crimes were undoubtedly of the most evil imaginable, targeting a pop concert mostly attended by children and young people.But for those present in the courtroom, Justice Baker may also have been swayed by the powerful testimony of relatives who stood up to give victim impact statements.

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‘I trust the British legal system’: Manchester Arena bombing victim's mother ahead of son's killer's sentencing

Hashem Abedi's sentencing today.Figen Murray's 29-year-old son, Martyn Hett, was among the 22 killed in the atrocity just over three years ago. Hasham Abedi, the younger brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, is due to be sentenced at The Old Bailey today (Wednesday) after being convicted of 22 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder encompassing the remaining injured and plotting to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.

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James Kavanagh pays tribute to friend who died in Manchester bombing

Social media star James Kavanagh has penned an emotional tribute to a friend who died in the Manchester bombing, three years on from the tragedy.

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22.05.2020 / 11:47

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'Martyn's Law' plan for new anti-terrorism legislation put on hold due to coronavirus

Plans for 'Martyn's Law' to better protect the public from terror attacks in crowded areas like bars and restaurants have been put on hold due to coronavirus.

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