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| Minute's silence: Wimbledon play to be delayed as the Queen, Prime Minister and country remember 38 people killed in terror attack | Minute's silence: Wimbledon play to be delayed as the Queen, Prime Minister and country remember 38 people killed in terror attack |
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| A minute’s silence will be held at midday today across the country to remember the 38 people, including 30 Britons, killed in a terror attack on a Tunisian beach. | A minute’s silence will be held at midday today across the country to remember the 38 people, including 30 Britons, killed in a terror attack on a Tunisian beach. |
| The Queen and Prime Minister David Cameron will join the silence as play is delayed at Wimbledon and flags at Buckingham Palace and Whitehall fly at half-mast. | The Queen and Prime Minister David Cameron will join the silence as play is delayed at Wimbledon and flags at Buckingham Palace and Whitehall fly at half-mast. |
| Foreign Minister Philip Hammond has confirmed all 30 British men and women killed by Seifeddine Rezgui on the Sousse beach have been identified. | Foreign Minister Philip Hammond has confirmed all 30 British men and women killed by Seifeddine Rezgui on the Sousse beach have been identified. |
| Some of their bodies have already arrived back in the UK, with more expected to arrive at Brize Norton during the day. | Some of their bodies have already arrived back in the UK, with more expected to arrive at Brize Norton during the day. |
| The coffin of Elaine Thwaites, one of the victims of the terrorist attack, is taken from the RAF C-17 aircraft at RAF Brize Norton in Tunisia | The coffin of Elaine Thwaites, one of the victims of the terrorist attack, is taken from the RAF C-17 aircraft at RAF Brize Norton in Tunisia |
| The coffin of Denis Thwaites is carried from an RAF C-17, which repatriated the bodies of eight British nationals killed in the Tunisia terror attack, at RAF Brize Norton near Oxford in Britain | The coffin of Denis Thwaites is carried from an RAF C-17, which repatriated the bodies of eight British nationals killed in the Tunisia terror attack, at RAF Brize Norton near Oxford in Britain |
| The terror attack on 26 June saw the 23-year-old gunman, believed to have links with the extremist organisations Isis, rampage through a popular British holiday town killing tourists. | |
| Victims of the Tunisia attack | Victims of the Tunisia attack |
| John and Janet Stocker, from Crawley, described as young at heart by their family | John and Janet Stocker, from Crawley, described as young at heart by their family |
| Janet and John Stocker | Janet and John Stocker |
| In a statement, their children described the couple as the "happiest, most loving" people who enjoyed simple pleasures and the strong love they shared after decades of marriage. "They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side," the statement said. Mr Stocker, 74, was a retired printer from Peckham and his 63-year-old wife was born in Fulham. They had five children and 10 grandchildren | In a statement, their children described the couple as the "happiest, most loving" people who enjoyed simple pleasures and the strong love they shared after decades of marriage. "They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side," the statement said. Mr Stocker, 74, was a retired printer from Peckham and his 63-year-old wife was born in Fulham. They had five children and 10 grandchildren |
| Eileen Swannack and John Welch | Eileen Swannack and John Welch |
| Eileen Swannack and John Welch | Eileen Swannack and John Welch |
| John Welch and Eileen Swannack, a couple in their 70s from Wiltshire, "adored" the Imperial Marhaba hotel and had been going twice a year for eight years. After desperately appealing for information on social media, Ms Swannack's granddaughter wrote on Facebook that the family received news of their deaths | John Welch and Eileen Swannack, a couple in their 70s from Wiltshire, "adored" the Imperial Marhaba hotel and had been going twice a year for eight years. After desperately appealing for information on social media, Ms Swannack's granddaughter wrote on Facebook that the family received news of their deaths |
| Denis and Elaine Thwaites, aged 70 and 69, were killed in the terrorist attack in Tunisia | Denis and Elaine Thwaites, aged 70 and 69, were killed in the terrorist attack in Tunisia |
| Denis and Elaine Thwaites | Denis and Elaine Thwaites |
| Denis Thwaites, 70, a former Birmingham City Football Club player, and his wife Elaine Thwaites, 69, were killed in the attack. Birmingham City FC said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of former player Denis Thwaites and his wife Elaine in the Tunisian terrorist attack." | Denis Thwaites, 70, a former Birmingham City Football Club player, and his wife Elaine Thwaites, 69, were killed in the attack. Birmingham City FC said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of former player Denis Thwaites and his wife Elaine in the Tunisian terrorist attack." |
| Their daughter Lindsey, who identified their bodies in Tunisia, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said in a statement: “Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time...we would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation. It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand" | Their daughter Lindsey, who identified their bodies in Tunisia, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said in a statement: “Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time...we would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation. It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand" |
| Jim and Ann McQuire, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire | Jim and Ann McQuire, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire |
| Jim and Ann McQuire | Jim and Ann McQuire |
| James McQuire, 66, a retired former marine engineer from Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, was captain in the Boys' Brigade, a Christian youth organisation that said it was "shocked and deeply saddened" to hear of his and his wife's deaths. Ann McQuire, 63, was a former medial practice receptionist. Their son, Stuart, said: “I just don’t know what to say, I can’t speak.” The couple's minister from Cumbernauld Abronhill Church of Scotland paid tribute to them, saying they had a close family and would be sorely missed. "They had given a life of service to young people and to the church and community" | James McQuire, 66, a retired former marine engineer from Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, was captain in the Boys' Brigade, a Christian youth organisation that said it was "shocked and deeply saddened" to hear of his and his wife's deaths. Ann McQuire, 63, was a former medial practice receptionist. Their son, Stuart, said: “I just don’t know what to say, I can’t speak.” The couple's minister from Cumbernauld Abronhill Church of Scotland paid tribute to them, saying they had a close family and would be sorely missed. "They had given a life of service to young people and to the church and community" |
| Chris Dyer, 32, was killed in the Tunisia massacre at the Imperial Marhaba hotel | Chris Dyer, 32, was killed in the Tunisia massacre at the Imperial Marhaba hotel |
| Chris Dyer | Chris Dyer |
| Chris Dyer , a 32-year-old engineer from Watford, was on holiday with his wife Gina Van Dort when they were both shot. He died at the scene and doctors said his wife had to be prised from his dead body because she "didn't want to leave him" | Chris Dyer , a 32-year-old engineer from Watford, was on holiday with his wife Gina Van Dort when they were both shot. He died at the scene and doctors said his wife had to be prised from his dead body because she "didn't want to leave him" |
| John Stollery, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, was among the Britons identified on Tuesday | John Stollery, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, was among the Britons identified on Tuesday |
| John Stollery | John Stollery |
| John Stollery, a 58-year-old children's social worker from Nottinghamshire, was described by his family as a special man "who made a difference and gave his best to others". He was on holiday with his wife and son when he was murdered. His wife, Cheryl, said: "We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together | John Stollery, a 58-year-old children's social worker from Nottinghamshire, was described by his family as a special man "who made a difference and gave his best to others". He was on holiday with his wife and son when he was murdered. His wife, Cheryl, said: "We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together |
| Lisa Burbidge, from Whickham, Gateshead | Lisa Burbidge, from Whickham, Gateshead |
| Lisa Burbidge | Lisa Burbidge |
| Lisa Burbidge, a grandmother from Whickham in Gateshead, was called the "most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her family in a statement. "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," it said. "She leaves behind many family members including four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously" | Lisa Burbidge, a grandmother from Whickham in Gateshead, was called the "most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her family in a statement. "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," it said. "She leaves behind many family members including four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously" |
| Carly Lovett, 24-year-old graduate | Carly Lovett, 24-year-old graduate |
| Carly Lovett | Carly Lovett |
| Carly Lovett, a 24-year-old fashion blogger from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was the first British victim to be named. Lincolnshire Police said it had appointed a family liaison officer to support Ms Lovett's family and police officers were positioned outside her address, while her fiance was understood to be travelling back home | Carly Lovett, a 24-year-old fashion blogger from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was the first British victim to be named. Lincolnshire Police said it had appointed a family liaison officer to support Ms Lovett's family and police officers were positioned outside her address, while her fiance was understood to be travelling back home |
| Claire Windass, 54, who has been named as one of the British tourists killed | Claire Windass, 54, who has been named as one of the British tourists killed |
| Claire Windass | Claire Windass |
| Claire Windass, 54, has been named by her family as one of the victims. Ms Windass and her husband Jim Windass lived in Thistlewood Court in Bransholme and were in Sousse for a week's holiday. He was sat next to her as they sunbathed but escaped unharmed and has returned home. A family statement said: "She was a warm, kind-hearted woman who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed" | Claire Windass, 54, has been named by her family as one of the victims. Ms Windass and her husband Jim Windass lived in Thistlewood Court in Bransholme and were in Sousse for a week's holiday. He was sat next to her as they sunbathed but escaped unharmed and has returned home. A family statement said: "She was a warm, kind-hearted woman who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed" |
| Trudy Jones, from South Wales, was on holiday with friends when she was killed in the Tunisia massacre | Trudy Jones, from South Wales, was on holiday with friends when she was killed in the Tunisia massacre |
| Trudy Jones | Trudy Jones |
| Trudy Jones, a 51-year-old mother of four from Blackwood in Gwent, South Wales, was killed. A statement from her family read: "Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going. None of us have a clue how we're going to cope without her." They described Ms Jones, who worked at Highfields Nursing Home, as "always willing to help others". "She'll be missed by so many people" | Trudy Jones, a 51-year-old mother of four from Blackwood in Gwent, South Wales, was killed. A statement from her family read: "Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going. None of us have a clue how we're going to cope without her." They described Ms Jones, who worked at Highfields Nursing Home, as "always willing to help others". "She'll be missed by so many people" |
| Bruce Wilkinson who has been confirmed as one of the Britons that died in the terrorist attack on hotels in Sousse, Tunisia | Bruce Wilkinson who has been confirmed as one of the Britons that died in the terrorist attack on hotels in Sousse, Tunisia |
| Bruce Wilkinson | Bruce Wilkinson |
| Bruce Wilkinson, 72, a retired power station worker from Goole in Yorkshire, was also among the victims. His family issued a statement through local MP Andrew Percy saying they were "devastated" at the loss of a devoted husband, father and grandfather" | Bruce Wilkinson, 72, a retired power station worker from Goole in Yorkshire, was also among the victims. His family issued a statement through local MP Andrew Percy saying they were "devastated" at the loss of a devoted husband, father and grandfather" |
| Joel Richards | Joel Richards |
| Joel Richards | Joel Richards |
| Joel Richards, 19, was a student at the University of Worcester. A local football referee and keen Gaelic football player, Birmingham County FA said he had had “the world at his feet” and that he was “highly thought-of and will be sadly missed” | Joel Richards, 19, was a student at the University of Worcester. A local football referee and keen Gaelic football player, Birmingham County FA said he had had “the world at his feet” and that he was “highly thought-of and will be sadly missed” |
| Sue Davey | Sue Davey |
| Sue Davey | Sue Davey |
| Sue Davey, 42, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, was the subject of an appeal on Twitter for information from her son, Conor Fulford, who thought he had seen her in a Sky News TV report. He tweeted that he was “sorry to tell you we lost my mother Sue Davey tonight”, adding: "Love you always mum, I've go my teddy bear you got me tonight, rest easy" | Sue Davey, 42, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, was the subject of an appeal on Twitter for information from her son, Conor Fulford, who thought he had seen her in a Sky News TV report. He tweeted that he was “sorry to tell you we lost my mother Sue Davey tonight”, adding: "Love you always mum, I've go my teddy bear you got me tonight, rest easy" |
| Scott Chalkley | Scott Chalkley |
| Scott Chalkley | Scott Chalkley |
| Scott Chalkley, 42, was Ms Davey’s partner. His son Ross Naylor, from Derby, had also launched an online plea for any information on his father but later posted saying Mr Chalkley was “no longer with us”. | Scott Chalkley, 42, was Ms Davey’s partner. His son Ross Naylor, from Derby, had also launched an online plea for any information on his father but later posted saying Mr Chalkley was “no longer with us”. |
| Severn Trent Water, where both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, paid tribute to the couple. A spokeswoman said: “We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much-loved by their colleagues” | Severn Trent Water, where both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, paid tribute to the couple. A spokeswoman said: “We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much-loved by their colleagues” |
| David Thompson | David Thompson |
| David Thompson | David Thompson |
| David Thompson, a retired scientist from Tadley in Hampshire, is also believed to have been killed in the attack. The 80-year-old reportedly worked for the Atomic Weapons Establishment and was described by his neighbours as a "wonderful man" | David Thompson, a retired scientist from Tadley in Hampshire, is also believed to have been killed in the attack. The 80-year-old reportedly worked for the Atomic Weapons Establishment and was described by his neighbours as a "wonderful man" |
| Patrick Evans | Patrick Evans |
| Patrick Evans | Patrick Evans |
| Patrick Evans, believed to be aged 78, was killed alongside his son Adrian and his 19-year-old grandson Joel Richards. Joel's 16-year-old brother, Owen, survived the attack | Patrick Evans, believed to be aged 78, was killed alongside his son Adrian and his 19-year-old grandson Joel Richards. Joel's 16-year-old brother, Owen, survived the attack |
| Adrian Evans | Adrian Evans |
| Adrian Evans | Adrian Evans |
| Adrian Evans, 44, worked for Sandwell Council in the West Midlands as a manager in the gas services department. Council leader Darren Cooper said he was a “very popular and long-serving employee” and his colleagues were “absolutely devastated” | Adrian Evans, 44, worked for Sandwell Council in the West Midlands as a manager in the gas services department. Council leader Darren Cooper said he was a “very popular and long-serving employee” and his colleagues were “absolutely devastated” |
| Christopher Bell | Christopher Bell |
| Christopher Bell | Christopher Bell |
| Christopher Bell, from Leeds, died in the attack along his wife Sharon. Their family issued a statement saying they were "deeply saddened" and knew little about their deaths but were "working with the authorities to gather as much information as possible" | Christopher Bell, from Leeds, died in the attack along his wife Sharon. Their family issued a statement saying they were "deeply saddened" and knew little about their deaths but were "working with the authorities to gather as much information as possible" |
| Sharon Bell | Sharon Bell |
| Sharon Bell | Sharon Bell |
| Mrs Bell, a care manager, was described by colleagues as a "caring, loving woman" who "spent her life looking after other people", while Mr Bell was fondly remembered as a "much loved" member of staff in the ticket office at Leeds railway station | Mrs Bell, a care manager, was described by colleagues as a "caring, loving woman" who "spent her life looking after other people", while Mr Bell was fondly remembered as a "much loved" member of staff in the ticket office at Leeds railway station |
| Stuart Cullen | Stuart Cullen |
| Stuart Cullen | Stuart Cullen |
| Stuart Cullen, 52, from the Lowestoft area of Suffolk, is believed to have died instantly. His wife, who was with him, was injured but survived and has returned to the UK | Stuart Cullen, 52, from the Lowestoft area of Suffolk, is believed to have died instantly. His wife, who was with him, was injured but survived and has returned to the UK |
| Lisa, 50, and her husband William Graham, 51, died in the attack | Lisa, 50, and her husband William Graham, 51, died in the attack |
| Billy and Lisa Graham | Billy and Lisa Graham |
| Billy and Lisa Graham, a Scottish couple from Perthshire, were on holiday to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday. Mr Graham's sister, Lindsay, said that the family received the news they feared after an agonising wait. | Billy and Lisa Graham, a Scottish couple from Perthshire, were on holiday to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday. Mr Graham's sister, Lindsay, said that the family received the news they feared after an agonising wait. |
| Philip Heathcote | Philip Heathcote |
| Philip Heathcote, 52, who flew to Tunisia with his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary, has been confirmed dead by his family, while his wife Allison is in an induced coma while being treated for serious injuries after being shot | Philip Heathcote, 52, who flew to Tunisia with his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary, has been confirmed dead by his family, while his wife Allison is in an induced coma while being treated for serious injuries after being shot |
| Stephen Mellor | Stephen Mellor |
| Stephen Mellor, an engineer from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. | Stephen Mellor, an engineer from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. |
| Stephen Mellor A special service is expected to be held on the beach in Sousse, with locals and tourists thought to be joining the service to remember those who died. | Stephen Mellor A special service is expected to be held on the beach in Sousse, with locals and tourists thought to be joining the service to remember those who died. |
| In the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will mark the silence with students at the University of Strathclyde while the PM will return to his Witney constituency in Oxfordshire. | In the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will mark the silence with students at the University of Strathclyde while the PM will return to his Witney constituency in Oxfordshire. |
| Mosques around the country are also expected to hold services. Police officers will also mark the silence. The government has encouraged schools and local authorities to also mark the minute’s silence. | Mosques around the country are also expected to hold services. Police officers will also mark the silence. The government has encouraged schools and local authorities to also mark the minute’s silence. |
| Play at Wimbledon, usually starting at 11.30am, will be delayed until 12.15pm to allow spectators and players to participate in the silence. A scheduled race at Henley Regatta is also due to be delayed. | Play at Wimbledon, usually starting at 11.30am, will be delayed until 12.15pm to allow spectators and players to participate in the silence. A scheduled race at Henley Regatta is also due to be delayed. |