Margaret Carmichael’s a 93-year-old abseiler! She lowered herself down the side of @ManCity’s Etihad Stadium to raise thousands of pounds for @citctweets and their youth mental health programme. Go Margaret!
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Rob Smith
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Rob Smith
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- Replying to @robsmithitvAn all-too-familiar sign has appeared on the giant screen outside the Arndale. A city, which has gone through so much, is enduring another terrible day.
- Replying to @MENnewsdesk and @BostonGlobe
- The flag at Manchester City is flying at half-mast in honour of club legend Colin Bell. One tearful fan, I met outside the Etihad and next to the stand bearing Bell’s name, told me that ‘The King’ was his boyhood hero. #mcfc
- Replying to @robsmithitvA stunningly-gorgeous performance of ‘What a Wonderful World’ from @ShawnMendes and @Camila_Cabello. It’s one of my favourite songs; one that means so much. This whole show’s really lifting the mood in the Smith household. #TogetherAtHome
- What a wonderful way to lift a Saturday evening in lockdown and commend those working to save lives everywhere. The effortlessly beautiful voice of @adamlambert has made for my favourite performance so far. Thank you to everyone taking part in #TogetherAtHome
- BREAKING: Two teenagers have been found GUILTY of murdering Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old was stabbed to death in a park near Warrington in February. The pair, who still can’t be ID’d for legal reasons, were obsessed with torture and killing. They thought it would be “fun.”
- Great to talk to ice hockey player @ZachSully11 of @mcr_storm on tonight’s @GranadaReports. On the sport’s first #PrideWeekend he revealed he’s bisexual and wants to help other people be who they were born to be. Join me and @victoriagITV at 6pm.
- Mancunians answer call to donate blood after Arena bomb attack. One in the queue tells me they're all "throwing their arms around the city"
- Lisa Roussos, the mum of Arena bomb victim Saffie Roussos, is walking the #Manchester10K today in memory of her daughter. Lisa’s injuries meant she had to learn to walk again. Firefighter @aaronlp1 is running in full uniform and kit to honour Saffie too. #SaffiesDay
00:00 - Giant dog Xolo tried to hitch a lift on a police car... He was soon told to get down. #giantspectacular #giantsliverpool @GiantSpectacle
00:00 - Vans leave @AmirKingKhan's gym with aid for refugees in Southern Europe. The start of a 2000+ mile journey.
00:00 - Surprise! Little Girl Giant returns to Liverpool for the big goodbye. She gets a huge welcome from the crowd. #giantspectacular #giantsliverpool @GiantSpectacle
00:00 - The Big Giant sets sail from Liverpool at the end of the #giantspectacular. The crowd roar as he departs. #giantsliverpool @GiantSpectacle
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