Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox The Bishop of Manchester has encouraged everyone to be hopeful this Easter, as many lockdown restrictions could be lifted in the coming months. Reflecting back on last Easter, shortly after restrictions were introduced, Rt Rev David Walker has said how glad he is to see how things have improved in the last 12 months. He has praised how people had come together, particularly in online worship groups, and expressed his hope that the reopening of churches will not stop people from worshipping at home. Here is the Bishop of Manchester's Easter message in full: Last year will remain forever the one when the people of God were locked out of their
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