1. School slammed over asthma boy's death

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
Neglect 'significantly' contributed to the death of  11-year-old boy Sam Linton from an asthma attack at school, an inquest jury has ruled who died after suffering an asthma attack at school in Offerton died of natural causes to by neglect, a jury has ruled.

2. Moore and Smith give Lancashire perfect start

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
Tom Smith and Stephen Moore have taken a major step to becoming Lancashire’s new opening partnership in County Championship cricket.

3. Opinion: Paul Taylor

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
We are architects of our own destiny. If we craft that destiny while sitting on our bottom eating burgers, the most stupid among us must know that we will be fat and unhealthy.

4. It’s good to talk, says new top cop

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
A new top policeman has said better communication between the force and the public will help reduce people's fears about crime. Chief Supt Rob Potts, new divisional commander in south Manchester, said one of his priorities is to improve perceptions of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in the area.

5. Twin ‘confessed over shooting’ to river rescuer

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
A man accused with his twin of shooting dead a young dad told an ambulancewoman about the killing after trying to take his own life, a jury was told.

6. Convict on run after bail breach

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
A convicted thug has gone on the run after breaching the terms of his release from jail on licence.

7. Bill to spend a penny rises to thousands

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
Spending a penny in Macclesfield and Wilmslow has proved to be a costly business.

8. Arran Coghlan remanded in custody

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
A businessman accused of murder has been remanded in custody.

9. School pals' delight at Sahil's release

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
Pupils at Rushcroft Primary, in Shaw, were jumping for joy at news that their missing classmate Sahil Saeed has been found safe and well.

10. Sahil kidnap gang hunt switches to Spain

Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 March 2010
The hunt for the kidnap gang who snatched five-year-old Sahil Saeed has switched to Spain after part of the ransom was paid there.