Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.
Eamonn O'Neal sits in and asks if we still need markets. Stall holders in Wigan are threatening to withhold their rents because they say the council aren't doing enough to promote their interests.
Michelle Daniel sits in and finds out about a set back for Sarah's Law as two judges have rules convicted paedophiles have a right to privacy. PLus Sandi Toksvig talks about her new book.
Becky chats to writer Russell T Davies about his new CBBC show Wizards versus Aliens plus news of a one-man show at the Contact Theatre which looks at how much the human body is worth.
Andy Crane chats to the candidates hoping to become the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire. You can join in the debate too by phone, email and text.
Andy hears from Ed Miliband who has been visiting Manchester Velodrome and as November 5th approaches the dangers of fireworks.
The weekend preview plus coverage of Sale Sharks v London Irish in the Aviva Premiership and live reports from Leverhulme Park in Bolton where a fireworks display is taking place.
Including the week's new songs and great ideas for the weekend.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.