Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.

A report on the Manchester Central by-election plus a look at voter apathy and news of Children in Need events in our area.

Becky looks at the Olympic legacy, finds out about more Children in Need events and speaks to a local contender in the Mastermind final.

Justin chats to Ruth Madoc, star of the 1980s TV comedy Hi-de-Hi, and Judi Shekoni, originally from Gorton, who has got a part in Twilight.

Reaction to the Police and Crime Commissioners elections and why people in Salford are sleeping outside to raise the issue of homelessness among young people.

Delyth Lloyd looks ahead to the weekend action plus coverage of Sale v Saracens in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Backstage gossip from behind the scenes, live from the BBC's Television Centre with Vanessa Feltz.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.