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Funding announced for memorial to Tunisia victims

The Prime Minister has announced funding will be made available for a memorial dedicated to the victims of last week’s terrorist attack in Tunisia and a separate site of remembrance for all UK nationals who have been killed in terrorist atrocities overseas.

Thirty-eight people - including 30 Britons - were killed when gunman Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire in the resort of Sousse.

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Relatives pay tribute to three family members killed in Tunisia attack

Relatives of the three members from one family killed in the Tunisia beach attack have released an emotional statement paying tribute to the three men.

In the statement from Suzanne Richards, released on behalf of the Evans and Richards families, they spoke of their devastation at losing their loved ones.

Joel Richards, his uncle Adrian Evans and his grandfather Patrick Evans all died in Friday's attack.

Adrian Evans (left), Patrick Evans (centre) and Joel Richards (right) all died in the attack. Credit: ITV Central

"We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again. My son Joel, dad Pat and brother Adrian were our rocks and we are all heartbroken and devastated and will never get over losing them."

"They were so close that even in those minutes of pure panic the four of them stayed together."

"The "jolly boys outing" as they called it, was to celebrate Joel finishing his 2nd year at University with high grades and Owen finishing his GCSE’S.

"Their holiday lasted less than 24 hours and their futures and lives ended tragically."

"We would like to say how overwhelmed we are with everyone’s tributes, flowers, cards and generosity. They were pure diamonds and will never be forgotten."

"As a nation we must fight this evil together and smile for Joel, Ade and Pat."

– Evans/Richards family

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