tribute to the people killed and injured and it was a real message of solidarity. 12 months on, it is a similar situation as it is the centre of a real outpouring of love for manchester. the theme is very much one of love and of togetherness. in the trees of hope, people have written messages to hang on these trees, so let's hear some of the messages from people earlier day —— earlier today from manchester. i think manchester, there is no place in the world like this and no place in the world like this and no place in the world like this and no place in the world where people come together like this. manchester for ever. we are like a big family. i do truly

belong here. it'sjust an we are like a big family. i do truly belong here. it's just an amazing place. we will never be defeated, we will always stand together and i'm just so always stand together and i'm just so proud to be a mancunian. manchester angels, fly high, and we will stand strongly together for you all. it has been an uplifting experience to be here and be a part of the team of volunteers who have come together and it has been a very moving experience to see how many messages have been left. i spent over four months in hospital and every day i am determined to improve and get better and show you crossed the line, and we have stood

together, and it won't beat us, it hasjust made us all stronger. together, and it won't beat us, it hasjust made us all strongerlj together, and it won't beat us, it hasjust made us all stronger. i am from leyland and it's amazing to see from leyland and it's amazing to see from where we live the people coming together, showing their love for it. i'm feeling really happy because loads of people are coming together to help, but i also feel sad because all of those people died. to help, but i also feel sad because all of those people diedlj to help, but i also feel sad because all of those people died. i was working as a steward on one of the fire doors, and we felt on the night like everybody why —— there was my family. we may have different beliefs but we still look after everybody. we still love one another. i am proud of what i am and i'm proud to be a working—class lad, but more than ever i am proud to be from manchester. dignitaries, politicians, ordinary

folk once again have turned out at saint anna's square to show their support and solidarity. it's a beautiful atmosphere down here. —— st ann's square. as you can tell, the atmosphere is building down here, and the events at albert square will be live on the bbc news channel after 7pm and also on bbc radio manchester. for many of the children at the manchester arena 12 months ago, it was their first time at a concert. three of the youngest victims were schoolchildren from here in the north west. eight—year—old saffie rose—roussos, 14—year—old nelljones and 15—year—old megan hurley. we've brought their school friends together to pay a musical tribute to all of those who lost their lives a year ago. goodnight. # somewhere over the rainbow, way up high # there's a land that i've heard

of once in a lullaby # somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue # and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true # someday i'll wish upon a star # and wake up where the clouds are far behind me # where troubles melt like lemon drops

# way above the chimney tops # that's where you'll find me # somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly # birds fly over the rainbow # why then, oh, why can't i? # somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly # birds fly over the rainbow # why then, oh, why can't i? # if happy little bluebirds fly

# beyond the rainbow # why, oh why, can't i? that was a special edition of north west tonight. on bbc news, we're marking one year since the suicide bombing at manchester arena. beyond 100 days will be starting on bbc four at 7. here, anita mcveigh will continue coverage of tonight's commemoration, together. i'll be back with a look at the first edition of the papers. that's after the ten o'clock news and sportsday. before all of that, let's take a look at the weather prospects — with darren bett. earlier today we had some thunderstorms to the south of london

and they have now moved out into the english channel but the threat continues through the rest of this week. but many areas will be dry with some sunshine around and temperatures widely today into the low 20s. in the north east of england it was much colder. we also had some cloud around in scotland and northern ireland but that is getting to break up. we still have low cloud pushing further inland in the north east of england and other eastern parts of england. everything coming in from the north sea so further west it is dry and clear. not particularly cold but still quite lowly in the south east. the cloud across eastern england should roll back very quickly towards coastal areas. otherwise sunny skies but we could see cloud again in the

south—east corner bringing the threat of some storms to end the day. temperatures in wales again in the mid—20s on wednesday. still quite a strong wind across the south east as we head into thursday but this time we see more organisation to those showers or even longer spells of rain overnight. moving into southern areas of england. maybe some thunderstorms as well. but further north it is still dry with more sunshine around. and probably not quite so cold. temperatures in the low 20s in the sunshine. but as more where we had that rain in the south. —— not as one. we are also drawing up some warm airand

one. we are also drawing up some warm air and temperatures could take a 28 degrees or so. many places still going to be dry but we have the threat of more storms especially in the south and west. this is bbc news, welcome to a special programme, as the people of manchester come together to remember those who lost their lives in a bomb attack one year ago today. earlier today, a minute's silence during a service of commemoration at manchester cathedral — with tributes and applause in memory of those who died.

each of the 22 victims were named during the service, as the bishop of manchester underlined the extensive impact of the events of a year ago. all who were affected have a lasting place in our hearts. you have become part of the story of our city,