Beds, lifts and blood: Manchester's acts of kindness after attack

People have been sharing their homes, giving free lifts and queuing up to give blood following the Manchester attack.

At least 22 people are dead and 59 hurt after an explosion at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at the city's arena.

#RoomForManchester trended as people offered somewhere to stay to those who couldn't get home overnight.

And many taxi drivers, like AJ, drove into the city to help people get home.

AHe offered free lifts to anyone needing help, following Manchester blast.

Today there are queues of people waiting to give blood.

Newsbeat reporter Steve Holden is at one of the blood donor centres.

Sabrina joined the queues too and tweeted "they won't win!"

The NHS says it has enough blood for patients at the moment - but people are being encouraged to register.

NHS Give Blood put out this notice to those who want to help.

Doors are open for people to get practical and emotional support.

The Red Cross are offering help to people at the Etihad stadium in the city.

The University of Salford is also offering support at the Peel Park campus.

Hotels took in Ariana Grande fans who had nowhere to stay last night - and today businesses are giving people food and support.

"Anyone affected by last night, we're hosting a free tea/coffee/snacks in our offices all day."

Hundreds of residents offered up their spare rooms.

Rachel offered a bed, cup of tea or a phone charger.

Sophie in Deansgate said she'd take anyone in for the night.

Rebecca says she lives five minutes away from the arena.

Ed has a room in West Didsbury.

Illy also has a spare sofa.

Local pubs and a snooker hall also offered to take people in.

'Proud to call Manchester my home'

Despite the shock and sorrow, people like Emily are describing their pride in the many acts of generosity.

"Muslim taxi drivers giving free lifts, Sikh temples giving food & beds, locals giving blood in the morning. Proud to call Manchester home."

Natasha praised the "strength" of her home city.

"I love my city. My heart hurts but I'm proud of the strength and resilience of its people. Manchester unbroken."

Abby said merchandise sellers used T-shirts as bandages.

Abby tweeted the people who sell merchandise outside the venue giving away shirts to the injured.

Manchester's new mayor Andy Burnham praised volunteers, saying they show "the true spirit of our city in the face of such devastating tragedy".

A helpline for people concerned about relatives has opened - 0800 096 0095

And there is now a book of condolence open at the city's Town Hall.

"Books of condolence are now open at the Town Hall and on our website following last night's events."

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