May 23, 2017 2.15 pm
This story is over 77 months old
Book of condolence opened at Lincoln City Hall for Manchester terrorist attack
A book of condolence has been opened at City Hall in Lincoln to allow residents to pass on their thoughts to the people of Manchester following the callous terrorist attack. The so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb blast in the foyer of the Manchester Arena after the Ariana Grande concert, which…
Council leader Ric Metcalfe signing the book of condolence at City Hall in Lincoln
A book of condolence has been opened at City Hall in Lincoln to allow residents to pass on their thoughts to the people of Manchester following the callous terrorist attack.
The so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb blast in the foyer of the Manchester Arena after the Ariana Grande concert, which has so far killed 22 people.
Police believe that they know the identity of the terrorist and think that the attack was carried out by one person.
However, they are now investigating whether he was acting alone and had any help carrying out the atrocity.
The book will be available to sign until next Tuesday afternoon, after which it will be sent to the office of the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
City of Lincoln Council is also flying the flag above the Stonebow at half-mast.
In a letter to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, council leader Ric Metcalfe said: “I am writing to convey our condolences to all the families and friends of people killed and injured last night at the Manchester Arena.
“The response of your emergency services was clearly magnificent as was the response of local people in rushing to the aid of people involved.
“Our thoughts as a city are with you and the people of Manchester in this very distressing time.”
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
Villagers in Fiskerton remain cautious yet optimistic in the face of potential flooding, a month after they were advised to evacuate following a considerable amount of rainfall.
Several residents have continued to vigilantly monitor the River Witham’s water levels, prepared with sandbags outside their homes as a precaution after Storm Babet damaged two sections of the riverbank. But, despite the looming threat, there is a prevailing sense of confidence among the community, suggesting that further flooding is unlikely.
News that a £165,000 improvement project on the Handley Monument in Sleaford will commence early next year has been supported by local residents, who feel it is a much needed addition to the town centre, but it hasn’t come without its fair share of criticism.
North Kesteven District Council unveiled its plans for the historic Handley Monument in Sleaford, with a view to improving the surrounding area and also lighting up the monument to attract more attention to its role in the town’s history.
Whatsapp
