Reunited: how one dog owner discovered today that her pet survived the fire at Manchester Dogs' home

Dawn Bradbury was convinced her dog Leo has perished in the fire and was distraught - he'd been picked up by wardens after going missing last week. Thankfully Leo survived the blaze and today the pair were reunited.

Meanwhile stars of Coronation Street and the X Factor judge Simon Cowell have pledged their support as Paul Crone reports.