Pop music mogul Simon Cowell believes the arsonist behind the fire that killed 60 dogs at Manchester Dogs’ Home should receive double the prison time.

Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Mel B will take the places behind the judging panel

Manchester crooners will be handed the chance to wipe the scowl off Simon Cowell’s face at this weekend’s X Factor auditions at Emirates Old Trafford.

Band’s charity cover of Don Fardon’s George Best-inspired 70s hit Belfast Boy will be backed by the band’s own ode to the football hero Georgie (The Brightest Star)

Happy Monday’s legend Rowetta will be one of four judges on Printworks Unsigned to find the best singing talent in Manchester.

Paula Molton and Gary Lyness will host an Imperial War Museum workshop

The 71-year-old received four yeses for her BGT performance

Public demand Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach skyline for Manchester too