Campaigners for a Mottram bypass talk to us about their latest protest - which makes the traffic there even worse. And we're live at the new location for Manchester's traditional Christmas ice rink.

We talk to the Jamaican storyteller from South Manchester who's fostered 23 children. Also, Bury's award-winning meals on wheels heroine.

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Salford-born Christopher Eccleston talks about his leading role in Accused and his dream of playing for Manchester United. And Jools Holland, who's playing Manchester on 21 December.

Richard Stead sits in. The latest news, sport and traffic.

Richard Stead sits in. The week's business and news from the High Street.

Updates Manchester's Jewish community.

News and music for Irish Mancunians.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual news from the Village and beyond.

Evening music and entertainment.

Chilled out music to relax to.

Great company through the night and some of our best bits again.