He picked them up in Piccadilly Gardens after they skipped school - and left them scarred for life

A young boy was tragically killed by a speeding drug driver after his mum left him at home alone, with no gas or electricity.

A pedestrian hit by a Greater Manchester Police car engaged in a pursuit has been left fighting for his life in hospital.

Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.

UK inflation has slowed to the lowest rate in two years, according to the latest figures. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was 4.6 per cent in October, down from 6.7 per cent in September, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed on Wednesday.

This Morning viewers have been left issuing a demand as Rylan Clark finished up his latest stint on the programme. The BBC Radio 2 star has hosted the first two editions of the ITV daytime show this week alongside a new co-host who is still a very familiar face.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted by Katya Jones as she performed her latest routine with Nigel Harman. The pair were among the eight remaining couples to perform on Saturday night (November 11) as the BBC One dance contest returned to screens.

Manchester United can enter the international break with some optimism if they beat Luton Town this afternoon and supporters have backed Erik ten Hag to stick with many of those who performed well in midweek.

Football's new independent regulator could bring big changes for Premier League clubs.

A 'devious' rapist who befriended an underage girl in Piccadilly Gardens then 'lured' her back to his house has lost an appeal to reduce the length of his prison sentence. In January, Girmay Andes, then 28, was jailed for eight years for rape and two separate charges of sexual assault.

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has not had too much trouble raising a few eyebrows in recent times during appearances on talk shows and live radio. The 82-year-old became famous around the world for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films.

Officers have made an arrest following a hit-and-run which left a 64-year-old man fighting for his life. Greater Manchester Police says the man remains in a critical condition at hospital tonight (November 3).

FPL managers are gearing up for Gameweek 11 of the Premier League with Manchester United and Manchester City dominating the conversation.

A man was killed, another man is fighting for his life in hospital and a pair were taken to hospital with 'major trauma-related injuries' in a night of tragedy on the roads around Greater Manchester.

This Morning has landed itself a new duo amid a constantly changing line-up. The ITV daytime show has been subject to a lot of changes this year with the exits of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

The concrete pavilion at Piccadilly Gardens has long had its critics since its installation in the early Noughties. While plans are afoot to redevelop the rest of the gardens, the fact that the council don't own the hulking structure opposite the bus station means we could well be stuck with it for some time yet.

Manchester United will be looking to put a sobering derby defeat behind them tonight as they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

Jacqueline Jossa has told fans she's 'scared' as she offered a major update about how her life is set to change once more. It was revealed at the end of September that the actress will be returning to Walford as she reprises her former role as Lauren Branning.

A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a scene in Salford following reports of a person acting suspiciously outside a parade of shops.

This was the moment a thug was caught on camera attempting to throw drugs and phones into HMP Forest Bank.

A unique house is up for grabs on a remote Scottish island - complete with its own private cinema.