An arsonist who set fire to two buildings in the space of an hour on Sunday morning is being hunted by Greater Manchester Police.

A Bolton man has been left homeless just six days before Christmas after a single candle placed on top of a TV destroyed his top floor flat.

Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose has joined golfers across Manchester in passing on condolences to Northenden Golf Club after their clubhouse was gutted by fire yesterday.

The University of Derby has provided a helping paw to fire-hit Manchester Dogs’ Home with 20 computers following an urgent plea from the centre.

Manchester City Council has set up a joint-task force with the city’s fire-hit Dog’s Home to ensure the centre is back up-and-running as quickly as possible.

‘Kindness Kits’ are being rushed to schools across the city following the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who is being held on suspicion of setting the fire last night, which left more than 60 dogs dead

More than 150 dogs were rescued from the centre as hundreds of people arrived at the scene of the fire last night on Moss Bank Road in Harpurhey to offer aid

Dozens of volunteers have offered to rehome dogs affected by the blaze at Manchester Dogs’ Home that killed at least 60 animals last night.

Two Greater Manchester fire fighters led the charge on a grueling climb up the height of Mount Everest – by scaling a fire-engine ladder more than 1,000 times.

A portacabin blaze at the site of Altrincham FC’s Moss Lane stadium has been tackled by fire crews.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service claim the situation is under control despite crews being present this morning