Remembering the victims of the Manchester bombing eight years on
- On May 22, 2025, Manchester commemorated the eighth anniversary of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people and injured approximately 800 others.
- The bombing occurred after an Ariana Grande concert when Salman Abedi, a 22-year-old suicide bomber radicalised in Britain, detonated an explosive device in the city centre.
- The city marked the anniversary with a prayer service at Manchester Cathedral, reading the victims’ names, and reflection on the attack’s lasting impact on the community and survivors.
- The Manchester bee symbol, adopted widely after the attack as a sign of resilience, appears on public spaces and products but has faced criticism for increasing commercialisation and overshadowing complex local histories.
- The anniversary highlights ongoing challenges in balancing remembrance with respectful acknowledgment of victims, while the city and its leaders reaffirm commitment to unity and never forgetting those affected by terror.
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As we remember Lee Rigby and the lives lost to terror, we must ensure justice is done
Twelve years on from Lee Rigby’s brutal murder, we remember a young man who served his country with courage, a family left with heartbreak, and a moment that shook the nation to its core.
Murdered soldier Lee Rigby's mum backs Mirror campaign for monument to UK terror victims - The Mirror
Lyn Rigby joined the growing band of survivors and families calling for a physical touchstone, saying: 'It is vital so people can keep on showing how much they care for the suffering of their fellow countrymen and women'
Eight years after arena attack, Manchester bee commercialisation has unsettled some Mancunians
espesorroche/ShutterstockIf you visit Manchester, one of the first things you’ll notice is the great number of bee images throughout the city. Born in the Industrial Revolution, the “worker bee” symbol captured the northern English city’s tireless spirit and its legacy as a buzzing hive of industry. Today, the symbol is more often associated with collective resilience and remembrance following the Manchester Arena attack on May 22 2017. The bee …
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