Security worker told police officer about ‘praying crank’ at Manchester Arena

A Manchester Arena security worker alerted a police officer to a ‘praying crank’ who had secreted himself away at the venue 30 minutes before the explosion, an inquiry has heard.  Julie Merchant learned that Salman Abedi, 22, had been praying upstairs and caught the attention of a British Transport Police officer who was patrolling the … Read more

Security worker told police officer about ‘praying crank’ at Manchester Arena

A Manchester Arena security worker alerted a police officer to a ‘praying crank’ who had secreted himself away at the venue 30 minutes before the explosion, an inquiry has heard.  Julie Merchant learned that Salman Abedi, 22, had been praying upstairs and caught the attention of a British Transport Police officer who was patrolling the … Read more

Domesday Book-era water mills crank back to life in meeting demand for flour during Covid crisis

One of Britain’s last water mills which is fighting closure is working around the clock to meet the huge demand for flour as millions turn to baking during the lockdown. Grade II listed Charlecote Mill, in Stratford-upon-Avon, dates back to 1068 and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It is one of only ten commercial … Read more