Standing united at Manchester attack vigilpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online in Manchester
Thousands of people have shown their solidarity with Manchester at the emotional vigil in Albert Square.
Summary
Intelligence sharing between the UK and the US resumes after row
Police search a property in Wigan following an assessment by a bomb disposal team
Police say they have made "significant" arrests - eight people are still in custody
Raids on properties have yielded "very important" items, police say
The Queen has visited victims at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
A national minute's silence has been held to remember victims
Suspected suicide bomber is UK-born Salman Abedi, 22, of Libyan origin
Standing united at Manchester attack vigilpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Manchester attack an unthinkable act, says police chiefpublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Greater Manchester Police's Ian Hopkins told a vigil in the city: "As your chief constable of Greater Manchester and as a father I cannot begin to imagine how anyone can carry out such an unthinkable act - murdering 22 people and injuring 59 - and my thoughts, and those of my colleagues, are very much with their families at this incredibly difficult time."
Victoria Station to be closed 'for several days'published at 20:04 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Manchester's Victoria Station will be closed "for several days" as a result of last night's bomb attack.
The station is attached to Manchester Arena, where the blast occurred.
Liam Sumpter, director of rail operator Northern, said: "We are working to provide as many services as possible while the station remains closed, but customers need to be aware that there may be some short-notice cancellations and delays."
The station is used by about 21,000 passengers a day, and Metrolink trams will also not operate through the station.
Oxford vigil offers 'prayers for Manchester'published at 19:58 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
A vigil has been held in Oxford to support Manchester
The vigil was organised by the Oxford Islamic Information Centre at the city's Carfax Tower.
RECAP: How the tragic events unfoldedpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Media caption, Manchester Arena attack: How events unfolded
'Security alert' at Birmingham vigilpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Political Reporter, BBC WMThere have been reports of a man believed to be armed being arrested near Birmingham's Victoria Square during a vigil for the Manchester attack.
The BBC's reporter in the West Midlands, Kathryn Stanczyszyn, said a limited perimeter cordon was put in place by armed police, but the area appears to have been reopened now.
Thousands attend Manchester attack vigilpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Thousands of people have gathered in the centre of Manchester in a show of defiance, declaring they will not be "beaten" or "intimidated" in the wake of the terror attack.
Image source, Getty ImagesHome Secretary Amber Rudd, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham were among those who attended the event, as well as Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.
Missing Scottish teen found alivepublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Image source, FacebookImage caption, Laura MacIntyre (left) has been found, while Eilidh MacLeod (right) remains missing
One of two teenage girls from the Isle of Barra - who had been unaccounted for after the suicide bombing in Manchester - has been found alive in a Manchester hospital.
Laura MacIntyre,15 is said to be seriously injured. Her friend, 14-year-old Eilidh MacLeod, remains unaccounted for.
'Parents texted me about their children'published at 19:40 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
BBC NewsnightPaula Robinson, who helped children to safety after the attack in Manchester, says she has had "hundreds" of desperate calls from parents.
She spoke to BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.
Media caption, Manchester attack: 'It's got mistaken I'm the helpline'
'Know your chemicals' booklet at bomber's addresspublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Image source, PAA photograph of a police forensic investigator at an address in Elsmore Road, Greater Manchester, appears to show the officer holding a booklet called "Know your Chemicals".
Salman Abedi, the 22-year-old named as the suspected suicide bomber behind Monday's attack on Manchester Arena, was registered as living at the address as recently as last year.
'A night of sadness, tragedy and spirit' for health workerspublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Hugh Pym
BBC News Health Editor
Image source, Getty ImagesTalking to health and ambulance service leaders today, they're making it clear that nothing can prepare you for the shock and sadness of a tragedy like this, but there is a quiet sense of relief that the disaster plan they'd drawn up stood up to the test.
Staff were called in through the night by each hospital and they all came in, and, in fact, more than were needed.
The message I'm getting from staff is their huge gratitude to the people of Manchester. They've been inundated with offers of food and drink here, including an elderly woman in a wheelchair with bottles of water.
They're saying that sums up the spirit of Manchester.
Birmingham vigil supports Manchesterpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
A vigil is being held in Birmingham tonight to remember the victims of the Manchester explosion.
Barbara Anderson, 66, from Kings Heath, said she was there with her daughter Carol Cockerill and granddaughter Lauren. "I was gutted when I heard the news - we have family in Manchester and I needed to make sure they were safe," she said.
Cardiff vigil for Manchesterpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Hundreds gathered at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday evening
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End of twitter post 2Bataclan survivor sends message to the people of Manchesterpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Serge Maestracci survived the French terror attack in November 2015
Media caption, Bataclan survivor's message for Manchester
Manchester police thank businesses for suppliespublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Greater Manchester Police North have thanked local businesses for their support in Manchester today.
Writing on Facebook, officers thanked Tesco, Iceland, Costco and Manchester Fort for providing food and drink supplies to their collegues.
Th post read: "Your support has really helped today and we really do appreciate it. Thank you. Manchester is wonderful and we always come together in difficult times #BeProud, external "
John Simm: 'We have seen the best of Manchester'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Mancunian celebrities from across the entertainment industry have been paying their respects.
John Simm, who spent part of his youth in Manchester, praised the city's immovable spirit and defiance.
He said: "Already in the immediate aftermath of this horrific event, we have seen the best of Manchester, a city I know and love deeply, and the best of each other.
"Without hesitating, people have opened their hearts and homes to one another, as fellow humans uniting behind their collective grief and suffering."
Manchester vigilpublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
BBC NewsnightScenes from the vigil in Manchester for the victims of the attack.
Manchester vigil draws to a closepublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
A candle has been lit as a "sign of hope" to the people of Manchester, while Adagio for Strings plays in the background.
A very poignant moment to end a vigil of hope and civic pride for the people of Manchester.
The crowd ended by chanting, cheering and clapping "we love Manchester".
Image source, ReutersCrowdfunding site hits half a million poundspublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
An online fund started by the Manchester Evening News has so far raised more than £500,000 to help support the families in the aftermath of the attack.
Politicians pay their respects at Manchester vigilpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 23 May 2017
Representatives from all parties stood side by side
Party leaders, ministers and campaigners from across the political spectrum paid their respects at Manchester's vigil, held outside the city's town hall.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, Conservative ministers Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd, speaker of the house John Bercow and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham stood together unified in Albert Square.