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On the phone in Rona Dougall asks - what legacy did Glasgow 2014 leave with you?

PHONE-IN 
Birmingham opened its Commonwealth Games in spectacular style with a captivating, hopeful ceremony at Alexander Stadium. As the parade of athletes concluded, each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were warmly received before host nation England arrived in a cloud of confetti to send the volume skyrocketing with a crowd rendition of We Will Rock You. The Games are officially open, with events beginning on Friday and more than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories competing in 280 medal events until 8 August.

Rona asks - as the Commonwealth Games kicks off in Birmingham - what legacy did 2014 leave with you?

YASMINE GIBB 
We speak to the young Glasgow woman who went from fighting fit to struggling to walk all because of a rare condition

‘PUNCHING’
It's a dating term that's casually thrown around but how can 'punching' affect your relationship and how you date?

SOAP RUN DOWN
As Neighbours ends, we get a guide to the remaining soaps which might fill the Ramsay Street void.

WHAT’S ON GUIDE
Your must-have guide to free and low cost events this weekend including a medieval re-enactment in Dundonald and ghost stories on Arran.

GARDENING SURGERY 
Gardening expert Nicola Singleton fills us in on harvesting veggies and taking cuttings. Plus, as ever, she’s also answering listener questions.

BAD PARENTS CLUB 
On this week’s alternative parents guide mums, Nell Frizzell and Tonya Macari  are talking porkie pies and kids at weddings.

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