Ariana Grande, who is returning to Manchester this weekend to headline a benefit concert in aid of the victims of last week's terrorist attack, has personally selected a group of local school children to sing alongside her on stage at the event.

Twenty-four pupils from Parrs Wood High School, who recorded a version of Grande's My Everything last week to raise funds for the victims, will perform with the star on Sunday evening at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket ground.

Their teacher and musical director, Daniel McDwyer, has said he is "delighted" his singers will be involved.

“I can finally confirm my choir have been asked to perform on Sunday! So so proud!" he told the Manchester Evening News.

“Love you Manchester. Going to be such a beautiful tribute, this for Manchester!”