Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.
We report on the politics of the welfare system plus a preview of Stargazing Live and could the local veg shop soon be paying for your lollipop lady? It might happen in Oldham!
Michelle talks to a man from Oldham who had a very strange bet with a colleague! And we visit Southern Cemetery in Manchester where you can find out more about famous Mancunians' final resting places.
Becky speaks to former EastEnder John Partridge whose latest role is as Zack in A Chorus Line which opens at the London Palladium next month.
Andy hears from some passengers who found Rochdale station closed this morning plus a preview of tonight's Stargazing Live
Ian Cheeseman and Paul Lake ask if you think City can still be title contenders with so many players out.
Join Mark Forrest as he brings the best of the day's BBC Local Radio together.
Evening music and entertainment.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
