Inside today's editions

Andrew Moran, 31, was held during an armed raid in the resort of Calpe in Alicante after four years on the run.

Eamonn O'Neal tells us all about his discombobulating psychological affliction hippo-potomontrosesquipedaliophobia.

A man who says he was raped by his primary school headmaster more than 45 years ago tells Dan Thompson why he now intends to sue Manchester council and why other victims should speak out

Protesters were gathering today at the proposed site of Manchester city centre’s 26th bookmaker, a William Hill on High Street.

Councillor Nigel Murphy explains how big events like the Manchester United victory parade is an ideal event for Manchester that becomes a global event in the social media age

Missy, an Akita-Bull Mastiff cross, was found wandering by a dog warden in Wythenshawe and returned to her owner, mum-of-two Michelle Begley.

Police have released images of four people wanted in connection with the shocking assault -  on a 48-year-old man who had been on the 192 between Manchester city centre and Stockport.

The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday after the victim, 22, was woken at around 1.30am by raised voices next door.

The Zizzi restaurant refused to blend food for severely disabled teenager Ryan Moss – who cannot eat solid foods – because it said it would break health and safety rules.

A report by the National Audit Office claims it is not clear how much the £32bn line will deliver and rebalance economic growth.

Dr Stephen Hamilton, a partner at the Heaton Medical Centre in Bolton, is alleged to have given a vulnerable schoolgirl anti-depressants at a time he was subjecting her to degrading abuse.

Jessica Beckett takes the polar opposite view to the past few weeks in sport, and says the best thing about football is the end of the match

Celeste Craig told police: “I want to go back to prison to see my bird – I want to come clean to you,” when approached at Burlington Road, Withington.

Bob Bonner said he was desperate to see the Manchester landmark saved for the community to enjoy.

Dr Amit Pramanik signed certificates to allow bodies to be cremated even though he hadn’t examined them.

We are today urging you to take part in a special survey aimed at working out the people who have the greatest impact on those living and working in the region.

The star, who plays car mechanic Kevin Webster in the ITV soap, answered "not guilty" 19 times in a clear, strong voice as each of the individual charges were put to him at Manchester Crown Court.

Ashley Dixon, 23, was at work on Woodstock Farm in Irlam when he texted his former lover Fern Brookes to say: “I have totally given up, there is no life for me any more.”

Mohammed Imran Ali, 32, admitted he has been given jail sentences totalling 16 years while he also described his involvement in trading stolen goods, illicit steroids and Viagra.

Sarah Riley was just 27 when she died from a rare cancer. A year on, family and friends will take part in a special late-night charity walk to honour her memory

Quantity surveyor Chris McManus was shot six times in a toilet both through the door and then from just outside it as the special forces tried to save his life

Eye catching pictures from events at home and around the world

A wanted criminal who police issued a Facebook appeal to catch taunted officers by posting a reply saying: Catch me if you can’.

The victim, 30, was found with a wounded arm at an address on Union Street in Ashton-under-Lyne